Escritório de advocacia contenciosa dos EUA representando empresas e executivos brasileiros

Advogado Nick OberheidenBrazilian Companies and Executives
Litigation Team Lead

A forma como você ou sua empresa possa ser intimada para responder processo judicial nos Estados Unidos, dependerá da forma como você ou sua entidade está presente no país

Não estar fisicamente em solo Americano não é desculpa para se eximir da obrigatoriedade de responder ao hipotético processo em questão.

De forma abrangente, existem três critérios importantes para classificar a competência dos tribunais Americanos em julgar uma ação judicial envolvendo cidadão de outro país: consentimento, domicílio, e presença física.

Caso você seja notificado, contate nossos advogados e esteja preparado com a nossa ajuda, tanto nos EUA quanto no Brasil.

Pessoas jurídicas ou físicas originárias do Brasil estão suscetíveis a serem processadas nos Estados Unidos caso os tribunais Norte Americanos tenham jurisdição sobre a matéria em controvérsia, ou sobre o indivíduo em si.

Individualmente, cada um dos cinquenta estados dos Estados Unidos pode estabelecer uma forma diferente de cuidar de um mesmo assunto trago à corte.

Logo, embora a matriz de sua empresa esteja localizada no Brasil, é necessário estar preparado caso você tenha negócios envolvendo prestadores de serviço situados nos Estados Unidos.

Caso você receba uma notificação referente a uma disputa judicial sediada um dos tribunais nos Estados Unidos, nos procure.

Dr. Nick Oberheiden

Founder

Attorney-at-Law

Lynette S. Byrd

Former DOJ Trial Attorney

Partner

Brian J. Kuester

Former U.S. Attorney

Hon. Kevin McCarthy

55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

Government Consultant

Mike Pompeo

Of Counsel

Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

Federal Appeals Attorney

Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

Nossa equipe

Dr. Nick Oberheiden: Advogado & Fundador
John W. Sellers: Advogado local. Ex-advogado sênior de julgamento do DOJ dos EUA
Amanda Marshal: Advogado local. Ex-procurador dos EUA
Roger Bach: Ex-agente especial – OIG

Perguntas frequentes sobre litígios internacionais(English)

Can U.S. companies force Brazilian companies to respond to lawsuits in the U.S.?

Yes. While U.S. laws, as well as court rules on jurisdiction and venue, can be incredibly complicated, U.S. companies can compel Brazilian companies to take action. Brazilian companies sued by U.S. companies need exemplary legal representation.

If you procure our legal services, we will begin by assessing if the lawsuit is viable. We will also pursue means of dismissing such lawsuits on jurisdictional grounds.

Can I (as a Brazilian Company executive) be held personally liable in commercial, civil, and criminal litigation in America?

Company executives in the U.S. (whether locals or foreigners) can hold personal liability in commercial and civil lawsuits. However, this applies to specific circumstances i.e., when the executive committed a wrongful or negligent act on a personal capacity. Company executives can also be held liable when the plaintiff has sufficient grounds to “pierce” the company “veil”. If an executive personally engages in crime/criminal conduct, he/she may have to deal with a federal criminal case.

Can Brazilian companies be targeted under U.S. law?

While the U.S. government has power to target any foreign company under U.S. law, the authority is broad and applies mostly to companies with facilities, business dealings, or employees transacting/working on U.S. soil.

Does the U.S. government have the authority to force Brazilian companies to respond to law enforcement inquiries like civil investigative demands and subpoenas?

Law enforcement inquiries on foreign companies and their executives are valid and enforceable in many cases. The United States Attorney’s Office and federal prosecutors are exceptional at their work. They are highly skilled and effective in getting information to support their investigations. In fact, they won’t waste time with demands they can’t enforce in a court if necessary.

However, there are exceptions. Some enforcement inquiries can be challenged on several grounds if you seek the help of seasoned attorneys. Before acting on any enforcement inquiry from the government, you should consult seasoned federal litigation defense attorneys like us.

Solicite uma consulta gratuita com um de nossos advogados seniores de defesa federal ligando para 888-680-1754 ou converse conosco online.