About Me

Attorney in Ukraine and a Foreign Legal Consultant certified by the Florida Supreme Court, authorized to provide consultations exclusively on matters of Ukrainian law pursuant to Chapter 16 of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar (Foreign Legal Consultant Rule). His professional background includes more than fifteen years of legal practice, primarily focused on representation before Ukrainian courts in commercial, corporate, contractual, administrative, and property-related disputes.

At the beginning of his career, Vitalii worked in the Legal Department of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine, where he conducted legal analysis on corporate governance issues and capital market regulation, and represented the Commission in court proceedings involving financial operations and regulatory compliance. This experience formed his in-depth understanding of governmental regulation and legal practice in the financial sector.

Vitalii also served as a legal counsel in maritime, agricultural, forestry, and financial sector companies, providing comprehensive legal support that included contract preparation, regulatory compliance analysis, and representation in Ukrainian courts in matters related to commercial activities, contractual obligations, and property issues. His work involved full legal review and contractual support essential for effective dispute resolution.

His further professional experience includes legal support in the aviation industry, where Vitalii headed the legal department of an enterprise, overseeing contract management, participation in procurement procedures, preparation of legal documents, and communication with state regulators.

After obtaining his attorney license in Ukraine, he worked as the head of the litigation department at a leading Ukrainian law firm, representing corporate clients, financial institutions, and private individuals before courts of all instances. His responsibilities included developing procedural strategies, handling complex litigation, and preparing legal opinions. He later expanded his own legal practice, focusing on litigation, corporate and contractual matters, and providing legal support to Ukrainians residing abroad.

As a Foreign Legal Consultant in Florida, Vitalii focuses on Ukrainian law, including inheritance, family, corporate, and contract matters. His work includes legal analysis, preparation of documents under Ukrainian legislation, coordination with Ukrainian notaries and governmental authorities, and support of procedures governed by Ukrainian law. This enables effective assistance to clients in the United States whose legal matters fall within Ukrainian jurisdiction. Vitalii does not engage in the practice of U.S. law and does not provide legal advice regarding U.S. federal or state law.

In Florida, he also holds active commissions as a Notary Public and Remote Online Notary, allowing him to notarize signatures for clients in person or remotely, including clients located outside the United States.

Vitalii’s certification as a Foreign Legal Consultant was granted upon recommendation of The Florida Bar and approved by the Florida Supreme Court. In his work, he combines deep knowledge of Ukrainian law, extensive litigation experience, and a strict adherence to professional ethical standards.

Vitalii Karmanskyi cooperates with U.S. law firms as an independent Foreign Legal Consultant, certified by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida, providing legal analysis and legal opinions exclusively on matters of Ukrainian law. He does not engage in the practice of law in the United States and is not licensed or authorized to practice law in the State of Florida or in any other U.S. jurisdiction.
– Dominko & Swaim Law Group, PLLC - a U.S. law firm with which independent professional cooperation is carried out within the scope of the Foreign Legal Consultant status, exclusively in matters of Ukrainian law.
Such cooperation does not constitute a partnership, joint venture, or joint legal practice.