Firm Value Statement:
Legnaro Akl Law Firm offers comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of Immigrants, Investors, and Families. With integrated solutions for your Business and Family, our firm has the expertise to guide you in Estate Planning, Immigration, Business and Real Estate transactions, as well as Family Mediations and Agreements. We understand that Family and Business are often interwoven, let us help you plan your next move in life.
About Ilaria Akl, Esq.:
Ilaria Akl is a dedicated attorney with over 20 years of experience helping families and investors achieve their goals in the United States. She focuses on providing practical and effective solutions to complex legal issues, protecting both family and business interests through careful planning. Ilaria holds a Juris Doctor, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, all from the University of Miami. Her diverse background includes valuable experience at Merrill Lynch International Bank and United Way of Dade County, along with a tenure as a marketing executive in the hospitality and gaming industries in Venezuela and the Caribbean. Originally from Italy, Ilaria's unique perspective is further shaped by her global experience. Ilaria is fluent in Italian, French, Spanish, and English. In her personal time, Ilaria enjoys swimming, chess, cooking, cruising, and traveling with her family to explore art and history.
Areas of Practice: Immigration, Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family
Languages: Italian, French, Spanish, English
Education and Degrees:
- University of Miami, School of Law (J.D. 2002, Cum Laude) Juris Doctor
- CALI - Excellence for the Future Award - Immigration
- University of Miami, Business School (M.B.A. 1993, Cum Laude) Marketing & CIS
- University of Miami, Business School (B.B.A. 1992, Cum Laude) Intl. Finance & Marketing
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (Alumna - Cohort 33, May 2025)
Professional Licenses:
- The Florida Bar - 2002
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
- United States District Court – Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of FL
- EOIR – Executive Office For Immigration Review – Immigration Court
Professional Organizations:
- AILA – American Immigration Lawyers Association – Member
- CFLI – Collaborative Family Law Institute – Member
- THE FUND – Member & Real Estate Title Insurance Agent
- WEALTH COUNSEL – Member
- FLORIDA BAR – Family Law Section & Real Estate Section – Member
- BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF MIAMI, Women's Committee – Life-Time Member
- FLORIDA BIZ CONNECT – Chief Counsel & Compliance Officer, Board Member
Recommendations
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- I have finally succeeded in looking over your contract; it is very detailed and covers all the scenarios that may occur. You have been very good, surely it will stay this way when we rent the house to a tenant.
- For the citizenship, it was wonderful to have Ms. Akl take personal care and attention to my husband's case. Especially since he has a lot of work, he didn't want to take the time to work on the citizenships, but Ms. Akl made the process easy, and even enjoyable. She went through the paperwork ca...
- I had a tenant who did not pay rent, and most of all this was profoundly disturbing to me since we had never rented before and we did not know what to do. Ms. Akl responded speedily and listened to all my concerns, what was amazing was that she was available when I needed her the most, and made m...
- I was very surprised and moved by your kindness and attention. Thank you so very much, GOD bless you!
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