OUR DNA
D4U has a unique type of "chemistry" in its segment, bringing in a mixture of experience, boldness and commitment. With these 3 elements embedded in our team's DNA, while other firms see the only the impossible, D4U proves its singularity through numerous successful case outcomes.
OUR
SERVICES
TAX PLANNING
TAX PLANNING PRE
AND POST IMMIGRATION
For individuals who either intend to immigrate to the USA or have already done so, D4U carefully analyzes individual wealth conditions and seek to offer solutions to mitigate the tax burden from a scenario of US tax residency and even multiple residence, for tax purposes.
BUSINESS
TAX PLANNING
In order to contribute to the success of your company's internationalization plan in the USA, our services assist entrepreneurs and investors in choosing the best corporate structure, while taking into consideration federal tax factors, according to the company's business model.
OUR TEAM
Wagner Pontes
CEO & Founder
Entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience, Mr. Pontes was selected by a prestigious Brazilian magazine to be the recipient of the renowned “Young Entrepreneur” award in his early years of his career. His skills were also recognized through the “Best CEO in E-Commerce” award by the E-Commerce Association. Mr. Pontes is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Law (LL.M.) from the University of Dayton.
Carla Lanes
Attorney & Partner
BAR licensed lawyer through the state of New York, USA. Master in law through Florida International University , Florida - USA; Masters of Business Administration in tax law through Fundação Gentulio Vargas. Masters in public law through Faculdade Anhanguera, Brazil. A lawyer with over ten years of experience, licensed in both the U.S. and Brazil. Carla Lanes is a partner of D4U USA LAW FIRM LLC in Washington, D.C, USA.
Adriana Estevez
Consultant Attorney
BAR licensed lawyer through the state of Virginia, USA and a member of the American Lawyer Association (American BAR). Mrs. Adriana Estevez, an experienced immigration lawyer, was recently elected as one of the top 40 best immigration lawyer in all of the United States. She also has an acquired Bachelor’s degree in political science and a Doctorate in law through the Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C.
Marina Nasheif
Case Manager
Master in International Laws and Legal Studies (LL.M.) from Florida International University College of Law; Graduated in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (Brazil); lawyer licensed by OAB-MG (Brazil); She has worked in the areas of Social Security Law, Labor Law and Family Law.
Juliana Furlan
International Tax Advisor
Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie; postgraduate in tax management; MBA in financing and controllership; Specialization in American taxes from University of Illinois (U.S.A.) and American tax from The National Tax Training School of Mahwah.
Livia Leite
Commercial Affairs
Master in Law with emphasis on Immigration (LL.M.) from Barry Dwayne O. Andreas Faculty of Law: Barry University; Paralegal certified by Pace University of New York, having performed her legal internship at the Civil Court of New York City. As a lawyer in Brazil, she worked in tax, international and immigration law for nearly 10 years. Notably, she served as attorney general in her city for 2 years.
Pedro Igo
Attorney at "D4U Brazil"
Bachelor of Laws; Specialist in Social Security Law; Two postgraduate degrees: one in Civil Law and another in Tax Law. He received a special Master's degree in Peace, Humanity, International Security and Order Studies from Universidade Federal da Paraíba (Brazil). He is currently President of the OAB. He is also a professor at the Higher Education Insitution: Escola Superior de Direito da Paraíba.
Eduarda Costa
Commercial Affairs Director
Brazilian attorney with a Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, postgraduate degree in Social Communication from Faculdade Cásper Líbero and specialization degree in anti-corruption compliance from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. She has a strong background in management and mediation of extrajudicial conflicts, as well as extensive experience in Contract Law. Since 2018, she has been working with American Immigration Law.
Adélia Soares
Attorney at "D4U Brazil"
Brazilian lawyer with 18 years of experience, specialist in consumer rights; She has worked for 11 years as director of Procon - an organ for the protection and defense of consumer rights. Postgraduate in International Law from FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) Brazil. Master in Diffuse and Collective Rights from the Pontifical Catholic University; She was the president of the OAB (OAB) Consumer Protection and Defense Commission. Professor of Civil Law and Consumer Rights course at some universities in Brazil.
Vanessa Rozalen
Director of Operations
Rafael Siqueira
Attorney at our Brazilian Offices
Bruno Corim
Attorney at our Brazilian Offices
Raiza Miranda
Paralegal
Amanda Hansen
Case Manager
Raphael Ruggiero
Attorney at our Brazilian Offices
Náthali Schmit
Attorney at our Brazilian Offices
Larissa Borges
Legal Assistant
Leticia Zalewski
Legal Assistant
Endie de Jesus
Financial Manager
Camila Caetano
Customer Support
Rita Soeiro
Case Manager
Dalma da Silva
Customer Support
Joceline Santos
Ombudsman and Client Relations
Paula Kasparian
Public Relations
Julia Chafin
Customer Support
Adriani Tavares
Case Manager
Afonso Pacileo Neto
Attorney at Brazilian Offices
Aline Drummond
Legal Assistant
Lara Ivanovici
Attorney at Brazilian Offices
Rodney Fonseca
Attorney at Brazilian Offices
Viviane Melkonian
Legal Assistant
Laura Barroso
Legal Assistant
Adriana da Silva
Legal Assistant
Caroline Madsen
Commercial Affairs
Fernanda Rocha
Legal Assistant
TESTIMONIALS
JORGE ARAGÃO
Singer
Here is my thanks to the whole team of D4U! This amazing team that is always helping Brazilian artists get their work visas in the US.
RONALDO CANESQUI
Software Engineer
Sensational! Thank you so much for your work, this is all your merit. I am very happy and satisfied.
ADRIANO MORAES
Flyweight Champion
“One Championship”
I would like to thank everyone at D4U for their support in my Green Card process! Truly, the whole team has to be congratulated for their professionalism. They are really the best at what they do!
VIEITAS FAMILY
Entrepreneurs
D4U helped us with all the details of our expatriation process. From searching for the business, hiring employees, immigration process and etc. We haven’t worried about anything! We want to thank the entire D4U team for their excellent support!
TATIANA DILMA
Business Administrator
I started my process at D4U with a history of three denied processes, only they were able to see the details that led to my Green Card approval. That was my biggest win.
TATO FALAMANSA
Singer
I congratulate this amazing team from D4U for having done an excellent job in our work visa process.
IOLANDA DUARTE FELIX
Accountant
We are very happy. Congratulations on your work, it was done with great care, detailed ... Thank God we waited almost two years to find a person and we found you. It was wonderful.
