Pinho Law

Best Lawyers® · Ones to Watch® · 2021–2026

For Brazilians building a life and a business in the United States.

Boutique counsel for Brazilian-American entrepreneurs — and for the families putting down roots in Florida. Immigration, business, real-estate, with the same team on both sides of the border. Florida Bar · Stetson Law Review · Best Lawyers® 2021–2026.

Florida Bar

Verifiable · Member since 2017

Stetson Law Review

Editor · Cited by 4 law reviews

AILA

American Immigration Lawyers Assoc. · 2019

Best Lawyers®2021–2026
1900+Immigration & business matters
1500+clients served
4.7★120 Google reviews
2017Serving since

Results vary by case; prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Stetson Law Review — cited by Lewis & Clark, Seattle U, SIU Law Reviews
Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch® (2021–2026)
AILA Member since 2019
Florida Bar · Member in Good Standing
Stetson Law Review — Notes & Comments Editor
Trust Award — Highest Grade in Trusts and Estates
Outstanding Associate — Stetson University College of Law
Orlando Magazine — Woman of the Year 2022
Orlando Business Journal — 40 Under 40 (2023)
Stetson Law — magna cum laude
Rollins College — summa cum laude (Economics)
Stetson Law Review — cited by Lewis & Clark, Seattle U, SIU Law Reviews
Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch® (2021–2026)
AILA Member since 2019
Florida Bar · Member in Good Standing
Stetson Law Review — Notes & Comments Editor
Trust Award — Highest Grade in Trusts and Estates
Outstanding Associate — Stetson University College of Law
Orlando Magazine — Woman of the Year 2022
Orlando Business Journal — 40 Under 40 (2023)
Stetson Law — magna cum laude
Rollins College — summa cum laude (Economics)

How we work

Two practice areas. One team.

Family immigration is where we have the most experience: a clear process, hundreds of approvals, no surprises. Business and investor counsel is how we work with entrepreneurs over the years — structure, contracts, real estate, tax, and whatever comes next. We handle both in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

Family immigration

Family immigration

Spouse, parents, children, marriage, citizenship. Hundreds of approvals.

  • We're straight with you when a case isn't viable — we only take on what we can deliver
  • Trilingual team: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Same team from start to approval
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Business + visas

Business & talent visas

For the entrepreneur already operating: people on the team, contracts in motion, money flowing between Brazil and the US. Visa, entity structure, tax filings, estate plan — treated as one decision, not four.

  • Built for entrepreneurs with real operations — employees, multi-state, Brazil-US complexity
  • O-1 (extraordinary talent) and L-1 (executive transfer) visas built alongside the corporate structure
  • Brazil-US: tax, asset protection, and succession planning under one roof
  • Long-term partnership — not hourly billing
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Not sure which one is yours? Five questions in the form and we'll route you to the right person on the team.

*Brazil is not an E-2 treaty country. Brazilians qualify for E-2 only via dual citizenship with a treaty country (Portugal, Italy, Spain). We evaluate eligibility on the first call.

The long view

Families and businesses change. We stay close.

Most of the legal work that matters doesn't fit in a single case. The green card is just the starting point. So is the company. Three patterns we see often — built for people who think in decades, not transactions.

Scenario 1 · Family

From AOS to citizenship (and bringing the family).

Sofia came to Pinho Law in 2022 for marriage-based AOS. Three years later, we handled removal of conditions, she naturalized, and we filed petitions for her parents. In 2027 we're starting the bilingual estate plan now that her parents are in Florida. The relationship spans a decade.

  1. Year 0 — Marriage + I-485 (AOS)
  2. Year 2 — Conditional green card
  3. Year 4 — I-751 + N-400 (naturalization)
  4. Year 5 — I-130 for parents
  5. Year 6+ — Bilingual will, estate plan, nieces and nephews

Scenario 2 · Entrepreneur

From first LLC to succession plan.

Marcos opened an LLC in 2023 and expanded into a C-Corp in 2024. We structured his L-1A visa alongside the holding company. Today, year 3, we're coordinating commercial real estate closing, annual Form 5471 + FBAR, and his O-1 green card path. The next five years bring the offshore trust, the cross-border will, and possibly M&A. A partnership that grows with the business.

  1. Year 0 — Pre-immigration tax + L-1A + LLC + commercial closing
  2. Year 1 — Operating agreement + contracts + FBAR/8938/5471
  3. Year 2-3 — First dispute + multi-state expansion + holding
  4. Year 4-5 — Green card (O-1 or L-1A) + asset protection + offshore trust
  5. Year 5+ — Cross-border estate plan + M&A on exit

Scenario 3 · The unexpected

When life happens (and someone's already on call).

Divorce. IRS audit. A family member passes away in Brazil with assets in the US. A criminal complication before naturalization. These are the moments when having a lawyer who already knows your life and your structure matters more than any other choice you've made.

  1. Asset defense in divorce + prenuptial agreement
  2. Cross-border probate (lex situs) with attorneys in both countries
  3. Immigration defense after criminal or civil complication
  4. Corporate restructuring after crisis or partner exit
  5. IRS audit: representation and settlement

“That's the difference between hiring a lawyer and having counsel: someone who already knows you when the next thing comes up.”

What sets us apart

Why clients choose Pinho Law

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Transparent Process

We walk you through every step before you take it. No hidden fees. No legal jargon. Just honest, clear guidance.

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Trilingual Counsel

We work fluently in English, Portuguese, and Spanish — so nothing gets lost in translation, and you always feel understood.

03

Responsive Communication

We return calls and messages within one business day. You will never be left wondering what is happening with your case.

04

Tailored Strategy

Every case receives individual attention. We craft a legal strategy designed around your unique goals and circumstances.

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See who we are

Learn about our mission, our approach, and why clients trust Pinho Law with their most important legal matters.

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Dra. Izi Pinho at her Orlando office — credentials wall visible behind her.

Founder & Managing Attorney

Meet attorney Pinho

Izi Pinho, Esq.

Dra. Izi Pinho is the founder and managing attorney of Pinho Law. Licensed by The Florida Bar since 2017. A magna cum laude graduate of Stetson University College of Law and an author cited by Harvard Law School, she pairs academic rigor and practical experience with trilingual service to the Brazilian-American community in Orlando.

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Team

Meet the people who will handle your case.

A team built to serve with attention, competence, and respect for your story.

Izi Pinho

Izi Pinho

Founder, CEO & Managing Attorney

Gregori Pretto

Gregori Pretto

Senior Immigration Law Clerk

Hannah Dantas

Case Manager

Gabriel Marinho

Case Manager

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Frequently asked questions

The consultation fee is shared at the time of booking. In up to 45 minutes the team reviews your case, explains the available legal options and presents a clear strategic plan — with no obligation to hire.

It depends on the case type. The EB-2 NIW for Brazilians is CURRENT in 2026, with approvals ranging from 8 to 18 months. A marriage-based Green Card with a U.S. citizen averages 10 to 13 months. An E-2 visa can be approved in 3 to 6 months. We provide realistic timelines specific to your situation during the consultation.

Yes — and that is one of our greatest differentiators. We assist immigrant entrepreneurs and executives with company formation, contracts, corporate structuring and Brazil-U.S. taxation, integrating immigration and business law under one roof.

Bring any relevant immigration documents (passport, current visa, USCIS notices), identification and any paperwork related to your case. After scheduling, we send a detailed preparation checklist so you arrive fully ready.

Yes. Foreign non-residents can open an LLC in the U.S. without a work visa or Green Card. The process is 100% remote. At Pinho Law, we handle everything: Articles of Organization, EIN from the IRS, Operating Agreement and bank account setup.

Brazil is not a signatory to the E-2 treaty. However, Brazilians with dual citizenship — Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, among others — may qualify. If you hold dual citizenship, schedule an evaluation so we can assess your profile.

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Ready to take the next step?

Schedule a consultation today. We will listen, assess your situation, and give you a clear path forward — in the language you are most comfortable with.

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