Biography
Mr. Berezanskiy is a Partner in the firm’s Complex Supreme Court Litigation Division and an accomplished trial lawyer, representing clients in high-stakes commercial, corporate, and real estate disputes—including both commercial and residential litigation—across Federal, State, and City forums, as well as before regulatory agencies. With extensive experience in complex litigation and trial advocacy, he is recognized for his ability to navigate high-value, multi-party, and multi-jurisdictional disputes with precision and strategic foresight. Mr. Berezanskiy manages all phases of litigation—from pre-suit strategy and discovery through trial and appeal—achieving successful results in some of the most challenging commercial and real estate matters.
In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Berezanskiy maintains a robust transactional and advisory practice, counseling clients on major real estate acquisitions, development projects, and investment transactions. He regularly represents investors, developers, and management entities in the purchase, sale, and redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, guiding them through every stage of due diligence, structuring, financing, and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Berezanskiy provides comprehensive counsel on corporate formation, governance, and compliance, offering tailored risk analyses that enable clients to navigate complex statutory frameworks and mitigate exposure under Federal and State law. His clientele spans Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, publicly traded entities, start-ups, telecommunications companies, national retailers, real estate conglomerates, management organizations, and high-net-worth individuals.
He also advises on the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements, including real estate leases and licenses, outsourcing contracts, and restrictive covenant arrangements such as non-compete and confidentiality agreements.
He also maintains a distinguished intellectual property practice, representing prominent entertainers, musicians, and recording artists in connection with brand protection, licensing, and contractual matters.
A sought-after legal commentator, Mr. Berezanskiy has contributed expert analysis on commercial transactions and complex litigation to major news and radio outlets. He has served as Committee Chair of the Russian American Bar Association and is an active member of RusBAN (The Russian Speaking Business Attorney Network), an elite consortium of U.S.- trained attorneys, many of whom are alumni of leading American law schools and international law firms.
For decades, Mr. Berezanskiy has been recognized by Super Lawyers as both a New York Metro Super Lawyer and Rising Star—an honor reserved for attorneys who exemplify exceptional legal skill, peer recognition, and professional achievement.
Education
- New York Law School, New York, New York
- J.D. - 2005
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Top 10 percent
- Law Review, New York Law School Law Review, Editor
- St. John's University
- B.A. - 2002
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: Top 5 percent
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
Representative Cases
- Berezanskiy v. Daddy O’s BBQ & Sports Bar
Professional Associations
- Russian American Bar Association, Former Committee Chair
Current Employment Position
- Partner
Honors
- New York Metro Rising Star of 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Super Lawyers
Languages
- Russian


