Navigating U.S. regulations

Immigration & Business Visas

Paterno & Associates P.C. assists individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and companies with U.S. immigration matters, with a strong focus on E-1 and E-2 treaty trader and investor visas, family-based immigration, adjustment of status, and consular processing.

The Firm represents clients before USCIS, U.S. Consulates, Immigration Courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals, with particular experience assisting Italian and European nationals entering or expanding in the United States.

Corporate, Commercial & Investment Law

The Firm advises U.S. and international clients on company formation, corporate structuring, share and asset purchase agreements, operating and shareholder agreements, and cross-border commercial transactions.

Paterno & Associates regularly supports foreign investors and businesses in establishing and operating compliant and effective U.S. entities, coordinating immigration and corporate strategies under one legal framework.

Estates & Cross-Border Matters

With an established network of professionals in Italy, the Firm provides integrated U.S.–Italy cross-border legal services, assisting clients with complex matters involving multiple jurisdictions.

We help American citizens of Italian descent to acquire or re-acquire the Italian citizenship.

In addition to integrated U.S.–Italy legal services, the Firm assists clients in finding properties in Italy, evaluating title status, and handling estate and inheritance disputes through litigation when necessary.