Atty. Norka M. Schell
Norka M. Schell | Dual-Licensed (NY & Brazil) | 30+ Years of International Advocacy Norka M.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About Norka M. Schell at a Glance
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. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Norka M. Schell
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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Norka M. Schell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Norka M. Schell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Immigration Law in New York
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International Law in New York
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New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Norka M. Schell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Norka M. Schell's practice in the field of immigration, business, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Norka M. Schell brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Brazil and New York, Norka M. Schell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering immigration, business, and international, Norka M. Schell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Norka M. Schell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Norka M. Schell Handles in New York
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