U.S. Legal Coordination with Licensed U.S. Attorneys
Contracts, company matters, real estate closings or immigration in the U.S. need a U.S.-licensed attorney. IIILEX frames the matter, introduces a qualified attorney and keeps the Italian legal and tax consequences aligned.
Where U.S. legal advice is required, IIILEX coordinates your matter with qualified U.S. attorneys while keeping the Italian side integrated.
What problem we solve
When a U.S. attorney is needed
- U.S. commercial contracts and distribution agreements
- Operating agreements and corporate governance
- U.S. real estate purchases and closings
- Visas and immigration (E-2, L-1, EB-5)
- U.S. probate or disputes involving Italian parties
What you receive
How the coordination works
- Initial review of the matter from the Italian and cross-border angle
- Introduction to a qualified U.S. attorney, engaged directly by the client
- Alignment of Italian law, tax and documentation with the U.S. work
- Translation of legal concepts between the two systems for the client
Who this is for
Who it's for
- Italian companies signing U.S. contracts
- Italian buyers of U.S. property
- Families with legal matters in both countries
Investment
Engagement
Start with a free request or the 45-minute online consultation (USD 250) with Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi. Any fee for coordination is agreed in writing case-by-case. U.S. professionals quote and engage directly with the client for their own regulated services.
Frequently asked questions
Is IIILEX a U.S. law firm?
No. Avv. Massimo Leonardi is qualified in Italy. U.S. legal advice is given by independent licensed U.S. attorneys.
Why involve IIILEX if I need a U.S. attorney?
Because most Italy–U.S. matters also have Italian legal or tax consequences. IIILEX keeps both sides consistent and communicates in Italian.
Who do I sign the engagement with?
You engage the U.S. attorney directly for U.S. legal services, and IIILEX separately for Italian advice and coordination.
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About the firm
IIILEX International Consulting LLC is the Florida-based practice of Avv. Dott. Massimo Leonardi — Italian-qualified Attorney (Avvocato), Dottore Commercialista and Statutory Auditor (Revisore Legale), qualified in Italy, with 30+ years of Italian practice. We work exclusively on cross-border matters between Italy and the United States, in coordination with licensed U.S. professionals for matters of U.S. law.
IIILEX International Consulting LLC · 7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 · us@3lex.us · +1 (786) 604-8763 · +39 335 344 9660
Versione italiana
Massimo Leonardi is admitted to practice law in Italy and is not admitted to practice law in Florida or elsewhere in the United States. He is qualified in Italy as Dottore Commercialista and Revisore Legale and is not a U.S. Certified Public Accountant. IIILEX International Consulting LLC provides cross-border consulting and Italian legal and tax advisory services. Matters requiring advice on U.S. or Florida law are handled in coordination with appropriately licensed U.S. professionals.