Meet Our Attorneys

Russel Morgan, Esq.

Founder & Principal Attorney

Estate Planning · Probate · Elder Law

New York Law School — Juris Doctor

Also practices in English (native), Russian (fluent)

Russel Morgan founded Morgan Legal Group to give New York families a single law firm that handles every chapter of their financial life — from drafting a first will, to litigating a contested probate, to defending an elder against fraud. His practice is built on responsiveness, technical command of New York fiduciary law, and a deep personal commitment to his community.

Peter Gathings, Esq.

Of Counsel

Personal Injury · Litigation

Peter Gathings supports Morgan Legal Group on personal injury and complex litigation matters. His Of Counsel role brings senior trial judgment to cases against institutional defendants and contested liability matters in both state and federal court.

Charles Marchese, Esq.

Of Counsel

Charles Marchese serves as Of Counsel to Morgan Legal Group, P.C. in New York City. He is admitted to practice before the New York State Bar.

Guy Chirico

Attorney & Executive Advisor

Strategy · Operations · Risk Management

Albany Law School — Juris Doctor

Guy Chirico brings over three decades of experience driving growth, improving efficiency, and mitigating risk for diverse businesses. As a trusted advisor to executive leaders and boards of directors, he combines legal experience, strategic planning, and operational management.

Alan Vaitzman, Esq.

Senior Associate Attorney

Probate & Estate Litigation

Alan Vaitzman focuses on contested and uncontested probate matters in New York Surrogate's Court — from accelerated SCPA § 1402 admissions to multi-year will contests under SCPA § 1404 examinations. His work covers every county of the City and the surrounding suburban Surrogate's Courts.

Sofia Cristando, Esq.

Senior Associate Attorney

Guardianship · Family Law

Albany Law School — Juris Doctor, 2021

Sofia Cristando is a senior associate attorney at Morgan Legal Group. Her practice is guardianship and family law — Article 81 Supreme Court guardianships for adults who have lost capacity, Article 17-A SCPA guardianships for adults with developmental disabilities, and family law matters.

Simge Karaboga Ozdemir, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Estate Administration · Real Estate · Commercial Litigation

Fordham University School of Law — LL.M., International Business and Trade Law

Also practices in English, Turkish

Simge focuses on estate administration matters — drafting petitions, preparing court filings, and communicating with clients through every stage of probate and administration cases. She also supports the firm's real estate transactions, litigation, and international business matters.

Bianca Olliver, Esq.

Associate

Real Estate Transactions · Real Estate Litigation · Landlord-Tenant Disputes

J.D., Pace University School of Law

Associate focused on commercial and residential real estate — transactions and litigation. J.D. from Pace University School of Law. Ran her own practice before joining Morgan Legal Group. Admitted in New York and New Jersey.

James Threatt, Esq.

Associate

Estate Planning · Probate · Wills & Trusts

New York estate planning attorney committed to helping families protect their assets and plan for the future through comprehensive wills, trusts, and probate administration.

Jacqueline Bohatch, Esq.

Associate

Estate Planning · Guardianship · Elder Law

Estate planning and elder law attorney guiding New York families through guardianship proceedings, Medicaid planning, and comprehensive estate strategies.

Sabrina VanCamp, Esq.

Associate

Probate · Trust Administration · Estate Litigation

Probate and trust administration attorney helping executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through complex estate proceedings in New York Surrogate's Court.

Allan Louis, Esq.

Associate

Real Estate · Business Law · Contract Disputes

Business and real estate attorney focused on commercial transactions, corporate formations, and contract disputes across New York City.

Shaniece Hunter, Esq.

Associate

Family Law · Personal Injury · Immigration

Versatile litigator handling family law, personal injury, and immigration matters. Advocates fiercely for clients' rights in court and negotiation.

Liza Gross, Esq.

Associate Attorney

Real Estate · Probate

Brooklyn Law School — Juris Doctor, 2024

Liza Gross handles real estate and probate matters at Morgan Legal Group in New York City. Both come with real time pressure and, often, real emotional weight, so she keeps clients informed at every stage and moves a matter forward without cutting corners.

Gabriella Vaitzman, Esq.

Associate — Florida

Estate Planning · Probate · Real Estate

Florida-licensed estate planning and probate attorney. Helps Florida families and snowbirds with wills, trusts, real estate transactions, and business formations.