Title: Attorney

Company: Law Office of Maria V. Primushko, PLC

Location: Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Initially, Maria V. Primushko became involved in her profession because she has known since she was in seventh grade that she wanted to become a lawyer. She earned a bachelor’s degree in jurisprudence from the University of St. Petersburg, Russia, and then went on to received a JD from the University of West Los Angeles. Through her personal drive, education, and always looking ahead to remain on the cusp, Ms. Primushko began Law Office of Maria V. Primushko, PLC.

Through the Law Office of Maria V. Primushko, PLC., she makes court appearances, works in the office, fields calls and e-mails pertaining to her cases, and meets with clients primarily in Orange, Woodland Hills, and Los Angeles counties. She primarily practices consumer protection and personal injury law, including bankruptcy and debt collection. Ms. Primushko attributes her success to her personal drive, knowing what she wants to do, always looking ahead and being on the edge.

Ms. Primushko is also an attorney in Russia. She moved from Russia to the U.S. in 1999. While attending law school, she working full time and raised her child. She passed the bar the first time and established her own practice without real investments. In five years, Ms. Primushko hopes to create a law group and hire additional attorneys to expand her business.