Who We Are
meet the team
Sylvia Duluc-Silva
Founder & Managing Attorney
Sylvia Isabel Duluc-Silva brings extensive experience in legal advocacy and complex litigation, combining her commitment to social justice with practical expertise to support and represent her clients with compassion and purpose.
Our Team
Michael Potetti, Esq.
Of Counsel - Immigration
Michael Potetti, Esq.
Of Counsel - Immigration
Michael Pottetti, Esq., is an accomplished immigration attorney serving clients across New York and handling immigration matters nationwide. He represents individuals before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), focusing on asylum, adjustment of status, and naturalization cases.
Michael has won asylum and secured permanent residency for clients from across South and Central America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, helping individuals and families find refuge, safety, and a new beginning in the United States. Known for his success in complex and high-stakes immigration cases, he approaches each matter with strategic insight and a deep commitment to his clients’ futures. He earned his J.D. in 2016 and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Federal Circuit. Proficient in Spanish, Michael brings legal precision, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering dedication to every case he handles.
Michael has won asylum and secured permanent residency for clients from across South and Central America, Asia, and Eastern Europe, helping individuals and families find refuge, safety, and a new beginning in the United States. Known for his success in complex and high-stakes immigration cases, he approaches each matter with strategic insight and a deep commitment to his clients’ futures. He earned his J.D. in 2016 and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Federal Circuit. Proficient in Spanish, Michael brings legal precision, cultural sensitivity, and unwavering dedication to every case he handles.
Galina Devita
Of Counsel - Immigration
Galina Devita
Of Counsel - Immigration
Galina Devita is an Uzbekistan-born immigration attorney based in New York, fluent in Russian, Uzbek, and English. She joins the firm as Of Counsel, bringing specialized expertise in family reunification, visa applications, and defense against deportation. A graduate of Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center and admitted to the New York Bar in 2018, Galina offers clients not only strong legal advocacy but also the cultural and linguistic understanding essential for navigating complex immigration matters.
In her Of Counsel role, Galina provides strategic legal insight while delivering compassionate, personalized representation. Her dedication to immigrant communities and her ability to connect with clients in their native languages make her a trusted advisor and a valuable addition to the firm’s immigration practice.
Andrew Pelcher, Esq.
Of Counsel for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Andrew Pelcher, Esq.
Of Counsel for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Andrew Pelcher, Esq.
STAFF ATTORNEY
PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT FELLOW
Andrew completed his J.D. from Vermont Law School and his LL.M. from Leiden University in the Netherlands. Drawing on substantial personal migration experience across China, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union, he brings cultural humility, strong cross-cultural communication skills, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex systems.
His practice focuses primarily on the litigation of Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus in federal court, where he advocates for and protects his client's rights to due process under the United States Constitution.
Andrew has successfully litigated numerous such petitions, securing his client's release from ICE custody, and he is proud to support SDS Law's litigation efforts in Habeas proceedings.
Nataly Duarte
Legal Assistant
Andrea Molero
Front Desk and Intake role