Mercado & Rengel, P.A. - Miami, FL

International Legal Counsel and Trial Advocacy in Miami

Established in 2000, Mercado & Rengel, P.A. stands as a distinguished boutique international law firm with physical offices in Miami, Boston, and Madrid, Spain. Founded by veteran litigators Ivan E. Mercado and Dr. Alexandra I. Rengel, the firm bridges the common law and civil law systems, delivering sophisticated legal counsel for matters crossing borders between North America, Latin America, and Europe. Navigating transcontinental commercial disputes, corporate relocation, or complex criminal inquiries requires profound multijurisdictional fluency. For corporate leaders, foreign investors, athletes, and private clients seeking to hire a business litigation lawyer or an immigration attorney in Miami, the firm offers personalized attention and trial-tested representation.

Global Immigration and Corporate Mobility

Corporate expansion and global talent acquisition require proactive legal structuring. Mercado & Rengel guides foreign enterprises and high-profile individuals through every step of United States and European immigration law. Key areas of focus include:

• Investor Visas: Assisting international entrepreneurs with E-2 treaty investor visas and EB-5 immigrant investor green cards to establish commercial ventures in the United States and Spain.
• Corporate Transfers: Structuring L-1A executive and L-1B specialized knowledge visas for foreign corporations opening subsidiaries across Florida and New England.
• Sports and Entertainment: Representing professional football players, elite athletes, performers, and creative professionals in securing O-1 extraordinary ability visas and P-1 athletic classifications.
• Family and Consular Services: Managing marriage-based petitions, adjustment of status, family reunification, and complex consular processing across United States embassies and European consulates.

Transnational Business Services and Commercial Litigation

When cross-border commercial transactions or partnerships encounter friction, Mercado & Rengel delivers formidable dispute resolution. The firm's partners have appeared before federal district courts, appellate courts, and international arbitral forums. Litigating breach of contract actions, shareholder disputes, fraud claims, and international enforcement of judgments, the firm protects commercial interests with meticulous preparation. In addition, the firm advises foreign businesses entering the United States market on entity formation, corporate governance, and commercial contracting.

Federal Criminal Defense and International Extradition

A distinctive pillar of the firm is its renowned criminal defense practice. Founding partner Ivan Mercado has handled hundreds of major felony proceedings across multiple states and federal jurisdictions. Together with Dr. Alexandra Rengel, an authority on international privacy law, the firm provides aggressive defense against white-collar crimes, international wire fraud, money laundering, drug offenses, and cross-border extradition proceedings. Noncitizens confronting criminal investigations benefit from the firm's combined expertise in criminal defense and immigration law, safeguarding their lawful status against deportation.

Bilingual Advocacy Across the United States and Europe

With attorneys admitted to practice in Florida, Massachusetts, and the Madrid Bar Association, Mercado & Rengel offers a truly transatlantic perspective. Whether drafting an international joint venture or defending your liberties in federal court, the legal team communicates fluently in English and Spanish. Contact the firm's Miami office at the Miami Center to schedule a confidential legal consultation.