Thayrony Harpia

Legal Expert

Law • Full-time

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 9 mos

For the past 6 years, I have worked as a lawyer at Mendes Barros, a Brazilian legal expert, where I handle civil, contract, family, consumer, banking and international matters from start to finish. My daily work includes drafting and reviewing contracts, analyzing banking agreements for abusive clauses, preparing powers of attorney and representing clients in court. This hands-on experience means I don't just translate legal documents. I understand how they are used in practice and what makes them valid in Brazil. At the firm, I regularly assist clients with cross-border needs: • Divorces, including consensual out-of-court divorces at notaries and cases involving Brazilians living abroad • Recognition of foreign judgments before Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) • Inheritance and property issues involving heirs in other countries • Translation and review of contracts, court decisions and certificates in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian • Organizing and preparing documents for visa and residency applications Working in a law firm has taught me to manage strict deadlines, explain Brazilian law clearly to clients who are unfamiliar with it, and handle sensitive information with full confidentiality. What this means for you: when you hire me, you get a practicing Brazilian lawyer with real court and notary experience, not just a translator. I know which terms carry legal weight, which documents Brazilian authorities require, and how to avoid the small mistakes that delay a case or invalidate a contract. Whether you need a contract translated, a divorce finalized in Brazil or your documents ready for a visa application, I'll deliver accurate and reliable work on time.