Laevsky Iosif Uzielievich (13 December 1920, Oryol) — lawyer.

In 1941, Iosif Laevsky completed the 4th year of studies at the Leningrad Law Institute. That same year, he was drafted into the Soviet Army and transferred to the Moscow Military Law Academy. From 1942 to 1945, he served as a member of military tribunals at the division, garrison, rear, and front levels. He took part in military and rear operations on the Southwestern and 4th Ukrainian Fronts.

From 1945 to 1961, he served as a member of military tribunals of the army, garrison, and corps in the Carpathian, Turkestan, and Odessa Military Districts. In 1951, he obtained the specialty of military jurist, graduating from the Moscow Military Law Academy.

From 1961 to 1977, he was a member of the military tribunal of the Baltic Military District. After being discharged from active service in 1977, he worked as a consultant and senior secretary of the same tribunal.

He was awarded the Order of the Red Star and several medals for combat merit. Member of the CPSU since 1945.

Married to Liliya Laevskaya (b. 1926); they had a son, Vladimir Laevsky (b. 1956).

Since 1979 — advocate of the Bar Association of the Latvian SSR.

Since 1998 — sworn advocate of the Bar Association of the Republic of Latvia.

In 1999, he was discharged from the Association of Sworn Advocates due to health reasons.

Family:

Liliya Laevskaya (b. 1926) — wife
Vladimir Laevsky (b. 1956) — son