Atty. Norka M. Schell
Norka M. Schell | Dual-Licensed (NY & Brazil) | 30+ Years of International Advocacy Norka M.
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Norka M. Schell is a Senior Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, and international. Admitted to practice in Brazil (1984) and New York (2011). Educated at Faculdade do Vale do Rio Doce (J.D. Golden, 1984) and College of Saint Anthony (B.A., 1977). Active member of New York State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Norka M. Schell is a highly distinguished advocate specializing in the complex intersections of U.S. Immigration and International Family Law. Admitted to practice in both New York and Brazil (OAB/MG No. 42.076), Ms. Schell serves as a premier legal bridge for a global clientele. With over three decades of litigation experience, she is recognized for her technical precision in handling sophisticated multi-jurisdictional matters that transcend borders.
International Matrimonial & Family Law Expertise Ms. Schell is one of a select few attorneys possessing the "dual-lens" perspective required for international family law. She provides authoritative counsel in high-stakes divorces involving:
- Division of Global Assets: Navigating the complex interplay between NY equitable distribution and Brazilian property regimes.
- Hague Convention Cases: Specialized advocacy in international child custody and cross-border parental rights.
- Comprehensive Representation: Divorce, legal separation, child support, and restraining orders.
Comprehensive Immigration & Federal Litigation: Since founding her firm in 1997, Ms. Schell has built a reputation for aggressive and compassionate representation across the full spectrum of immigration law:
- Investment & Corporate Mobility: Strategic counsel for EB-5, E-2, L-1, and employment-based visas for international executives.
- Deportation Defense & Federal Appeals: Handling asylum, detention, removal defense, and complex motions to reopen.
- Family Reunification: Expert management of consular processing, K-1 visas, and naturalization.
Global Business & Corporate Counsel Ms. Schell serves as a trusted advisor to small and mid-sized companies in New York, providing critical guidance on labor, employment, and contract law for international business owners entering the U.S. market.
Professional Distinctions & Credentials
- Dual Licensure: New York and Brazil (OAB/MG).
- Trilingual Fluency: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Recognitions: Listed in International Who’s Who of Professionals, Empire Who’s Who, and Who’s Who in American Law.
- Academic Excellence: LL.M. in International Legal Studies (Golden Gate University, 1998); J.D. (FADIVALE, 1984).
Associations & Memberships
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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