Meet our
team of experts
Viviane Ricci
Attorney
Viviane Ricci is a licensed attorney in Brazil, the United States, and Portugal, with over 25 years of experience in Business Law, Contracts, and International Legal Practice. She earned her Law degree from FMU in São Paulo in 1995, and soon after founded her first law firm. In 2012, she became a founding partner of Ricci, Rathsam e Junqueira Advogados.
Viviane holds a Master’s degree in American Law from Barry University School of Law (USA), an MBA in Economics and Law from FGV, and postgraduate certifications in Business Law (FMU) and Contracts (PUC-SP). Her time living and working in the U.S. expanded her practice to include Immigration Law, an area in which she brings both personal understanding and professional expertise.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian, Viviane works with clients from different countries and cultures. She is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), the Federal Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), staying up to date with legal developments in all her areas of practice.
Viviane is known for her practical, solution-oriented approach to complex legal matters, especially in business structuring, contract negotiation, immigration, and international partnerships.
Pedro Paulo Rocha Junqueira
Partner
Pedro Paulo Rocha Junqueira graduated in 2003 from Universidade Paulista and holds postgraduate degrees in Civil and Procedural Law from Universidade Mackenzie and International Law from the University of Coimbra. As a partner at Ricci, Rathsam e Junqueira Sociedade de Advogados since 2014, he focuses on civil and family law, with an emphasis on asset management and real estate law, including property regularization for real estate development.
Guilherme H. F. Rathsam
Partner
Guilherme H.F. Rathsam is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 19 years of experience, specializing in civil liability and complex negotiations. He holds a specialization in Civil Liability and Complex Negotiations from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV). Guilherme has extensive experience in labor law, providing robust defense for major corporations in contentious matters.
Suzeli Fonseca
Paralegal / Operational Manager
Suzeli Fonseca is a Brazilian attorney with over 12 years of experience in business, civil, and consumer law in Brazil, and more than 8 years of administrative and business management experience in the United States. She currently serves as a Paralegal and Operational Manager at Ricci Law Immigration, with 3 years of experience in U.S. immigration law. Suzeli earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Faculdades Integradas de Guarulhos (FIG), a postgraduate degree in Contracts and Consumer Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), and a Paralegal Certificate through the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) program. Combining a strong legal foundation with proven operational leadership, Suzeli brings a unique blend of skills to support and enhance legal and business functions. She is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Juliana Bastos Louzada Lourenço
Legal Assistant
Juliana Lourenço earned her degree in Advertising and Marketing from the Catholic University of Santos in 2002 and brings over 20 years of customer service experience. At Ricci Law Immigration, she serves as a Legal Assistant, managing front desk operations, scheduling consultations, and supporting the legal team. Juliana’s background enhances her communication, organizational, and client service skills. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Daniela Copolo Reyes
Financial Specialist
Daniela Reyes holds a degree in Business Administration from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in São Paulo, Brazil. As the Financial Specialist at Ricci Law Immigration, she oversees accounts payable and receivable, manages contract preparation and review, and provides executive support to Dr. Viviane Ricci. Her organizational skills and financial expertise contribute significantly to the firm’s administrative and strategic operations.
Eric Albertsen, Esq., MPPA.
Immigration Attorney
Mr. Albertsen is an experienced immigration attorney based in Orlando, Florida, focusing on business immigration matters such as E-2 investor visas, L-1A executive transfers, H-1B visas, and EB-2 national interest waivers. He also handles a wide range of family-based immigration cases, including family petitions and adjustment of status. Mr. Albertsen regularly represents clients before USCIS field offices. Before entering private practice, he served as a Schedule-C Appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C., where he gained valuable leadership experience. He holds a J.D. from Barry University School of Law (top 15%), a master’s in public policy from Mississippi State University (Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Alpha Alpha), and a bachelor’s from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He is admitted to the Florida Bar, the D.C. Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Ricardo Ferreira
Immigration Specialist
André Soares brings 30 years of experience as an attorney and Public Defender in Brazil. Now retired from public service, he assists Brazilian clients at Ricci Law Immigration with document organization for immigration processes. His deep understanding of the Brazilian legal system provides essential support for clients seeking to immigrate to the United States.
André Soares
Immigration Specialist
André Soares brings 30 years of experience as an attorney and Public Defender in Brazil. Now retired from public service, he assists Brazilian clients at Ricci Law Immigration with document organization for immigration processes. His deep understanding of the Brazilian legal system provides essential support for clients seeking to immigrate to the United States.
Gisele Rolim
Paralegal/ Case Manager
Gisele Rolim serves as a Paralegal and Case Manager at Ricci Law Immigration, specializing in PERM, EB-2 NIW, EB-1, and family petitions. She holds a Law degree from FDSBC and postgraduate degrees in Civil Procedure Law (PUC), Administrative Law (Unisal), and Municipal Public Management (UFF). Gisele is also a licensed attorney in Portugal. Her extensive experience includes over 12 years as a licensed attorney in Brazil. She is fluent in Portuguese and English.
Antonio Ricci
Legal Assistant
Antonio Ricci serves as a Legal Assistant at Ricci Law Immigration, ensuring the firm’s
administrative operations run smoothly. He manages attorney schedules, coordinates client
communications, maintains organized case files, and oversees document preparation and
filing. Antonio’s attention to detail and organizational skills contribute significantly to the
efficiency and effectiveness of the legal team. Fluent in Portuguese and English.
