Norka M. Schell

Norka M. Schell is a highly distinguished advocate specializing in the complex intersections of U.S. Immigration and International Family Law. Admitted to practice in both New York and Brazil (OAB/MG No. 42.076), Ms. Schell serves as a premier legal bridge for a global clientele. With over three decades of litigation experience, she is recognized for her technical precision in handling sophisticated multi-jurisdictional matters that transcend borders.

International Matrimonial & Family Law Expertise Ms. Schell is one of a select few attorneys possessing the "dual-lens" perspective required for international family law. She provides authoritative counsel in high-stakes divorces involving:

• Division of Global Assets: Navigating the complex interplay between NY equitable distribution and Brazilian property regimes.
• Hague Convention Cases: Specialized advocacy in international child custody and cross-border parental rights.
• Comprehensive Representation: Divorce, legal separation, child support, and restraining orders.

Comprehensive Immigration & Federal Litigation: Since founding her firm in 1997, Ms. Schell has built a reputation for aggressive and compassionate representation across the full spectrum of immigration law:

• Investment & Corporate Mobility: Strategic counsel for EB-5, E-2, L-1, and employment-based visas for international executives.
• Deportation Defense & Federal Appeals: Handling asylum, detention, removal defense, and complex motions to reopen.
• Family Reunification: Expert management of consular processing, K-1 visas, and naturalization.

Global Business & Corporate Counsel Ms. Schell serves as a trusted advisor to small and mid-sized companies in New York, providing critical guidance on labor, employment, and contract law for international business owners entering the U.S. market.

Professional Distinctions & Credentials

• Dual Licensure: New York and Brazil (OAB/MG).
• Trilingual Fluency: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
• Recognitions: Listed in International Who’s Who of Professionals, Empire Who’s Who, and Who’s Who in American Law.
• Academic Excellence: LL.M. in International Legal Studies (Golden Gate University, 1998); J.D. (FADIVALE, 1984).

Associations & Memberships

• New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• New York State Trial Lawyers Association