Alexey Tarasov, attorney and owner of the Law Office of Alexey Tarasov, looks back at 2016 as a year marked by vigorous and fruitful work. His legal practice not only thrived but also expanded, with Tarasov obtaining licenses to practice in New York and Oklahoma. The year involved extensive travel, notably his appearances in one of the United States’ most influential appellate courts in Manhattan, New York, for the high-profile cases of Viktor Bout and Konstantin Yaroshenko.
Among the notable achievements of 2016, Tarasov mentioned that he successfully unfroze millions in accounts for Russian clients in a European bank. He secured substantial financial victories for oil companies in Oklahoma and Texas and resolved issues for several “Russian wives.” Additionally, he played a pivotal role in freeing several individuals from prison, notably a Russian young man named Viktor, who got married shortly after his release. Tarasov’s efforts also prevented several deportations, underscoring a year of significant professional impact.
On a personal front, 2016 was a year of joy and partnership for Tarasov, as he married his wife Anna, a Russian lawyer with an American law degree. Their union brought not only happiness but also professional synergy to his practice.
The Law Office of Alexey Tarasov itself underwent a significant change, relocating from downtown Houston to a Houston suburb Rosenberg. This move made the office more accessible to his Russian clients, offering convenient proximity and easier parking, a notable improvement over the downtown location.
Looking ahead with optimism to 2017, Tarasov extends heartfelt Christmas and New Year greetings to all clients of his law office and the Russian-speaking community of Houston and Texas. His message is one of readiness to assist in challenging situations, though he hopes for fewer such instances in the coming year.
“Happy 2017!” concludes Tarasov.
Source: “Russian Houston Today” newspaper, December 27, 2016.
