Atty. Carla Lanes
Carla Lanes is Of Counsel in the firm's Miami office. She is a bilingual attorney specialized in federal business immigration and related legal fields.
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Carla Lanes is an Of Counsel based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (2020). Educated at Florida International University College of Law LL.M. Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos Bachelor's Degree in Law Juris Doctor equivalent (—) and Fundcao Getulio Vargas MBA Tax Law (—). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carla Lanes is Of Counsel in the firm's Miami office
- She is a bilingual attorney specialized in federal business immigration and related legal fields
- Licensed to practice law in New York, Ms. Lanes brings extensive expertise to her practice, having represented thousands of clients in navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law
- Ms. Lanes has dedicated her career to representing a diverse clientele in business immigration matters
- She focuses mainly on visa categories EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3, L-1, E-2, O-1, and H-1B visas
- Ms. Lanes is recognized for her commitment to excellence and her ability to navigate the complexities of immigration law, making her a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals alike
- Ms. Lanes earned her Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Florida International University College of Law, where she received the CALI Award in Immigration Law, underscoring her academic distinction and dedication to the field
- Prior to her current role, Ms. Lanes obtained a Master of Business Administration in Tax Law from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Brazil and completed postgraduate studies in Public Law at Universidade Anhanguera
- She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Law (Juris Doctor equivalent) from Faculdade de Direito Milton Campos in Brazil
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- Immigration, 2.3.2025
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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