Our People
The People Who
Handle Your Case
At ZS Advogados you are not handled by a department. You work directly with the people who founded the firm — English-speaking lawyers who understand both the Brazilian legal system and what it means to arrive here as a foreigner, because one of them did exactly that.
2
Nationalities
(USA + Brazil)
LL.M.
University of
Southern California
OAB/SP
Admitted to the
Brazilian Bar
Bilingual
English +
native Portuguese
Zachariah Zagol
Founding Partner | Director of Operations — LL.M. USC
American living in Brazil since age 18. First U.S. citizen admitted to the Brazilian Bar (OAB/SP 351.356). LL.M. in International Law and Real Estate Law from the University of Southern California (USC). He built his family and professional life here — the experience that shapes how he handles real estate, corporate and immigration matters for foreign clients, in English and Portuguese.
Karina Peres Silvério
Co-Founding Partner | Attorney
OAB/SP 331.050
Attorney with extensive experience in real estate and corporate law. Specialist in complex contracts, real estate due diligence, and corporate structuring. Leads the firm's strategic case management and provides direct client counsel with meticulous attention to detail.
How We Work
Why a Boutique Firm
We chose to stay a boutique firm — small by design, not by limitation. Read more about why foreigners choose ZS.
Relationships First
We want to understand you, your family, and your goals — so we can point you to the right path through Brazilian law.
Focused Specialists
We don't try to do everything. We work in depth on immigration, real estate, and estate planning for foreigners.
Truly International
Bilingual counsel that moves naturally between the U.S. and Brazilian legal systems — for international clients who need both understood.
Ready to talk?
The first step is a conversation. We want to hear your situation and show you how we can help.