Doing Business in the U.S.

WHAT WE DO FOR OUR FOREIGN CLIENTS

The United States market offers a myriad of opportunities for foreign persons who want to expand their horizons. Our Firm, equipped with international transactions lawyers, has successfully assisted clients from all parts of the world set foot in the United States Market.

Our work includes providing counsel in all aspects of business law, business formation, negotiation and review of contracts, general counsel in connection with U.S. operations and laws, and obtaining the permits necessary to do business in the United States

Types of Work we Do

Register a company or open a branch in the United States: Learn about starting a new business in the U.S.
Contract with U.S. persons and companies
Resolve Disputes with U.S. companies/customers
Regulatory Analysis of Industry-Specific Laws
Obtain a Business Visa (E-1/E-2, L1, EB-5, H1B Visas)
Outside General Counsel: Learn about selecting us as your U.S. General Counsel

Leadership in International Transactions

Seasoned in international transactions and international dispute resolution, our Managing Attorney, Gabriela N. Smith bring these assets to the table:

Selected as the 2019-2020 Chair of the International Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (www.ilstexas.org). Formerly Secretary, Council Member and Advisory Committee Member of the organization.
Selected as “Texas Rising Star by SuperLawyers” in International Law in 2018 and 2019.
Selected for the Lawyers of Distinction membership due to excellence in practice of Corporate and Transactional Law.

“ The Smith Law Group is very responsive and goes the extra mile in getting work done timely. Gabriela and her associates are thorough and very organized. We have used them on several small projects relating to organizational documents and letters, but we were also very pleased with a recent sale transaction Gabriela advised us on that took a lot of review and updating in a compressed timeframe. We were successful in getting the sale documents in order, and highly recommend this firm for corporate work. ”

Leslie Pelley Emerson, CPA

Corporate Controller Ascendare

“ When we were looking for an international lawyer in the United States, we were told to reach out to Gabriela Smith. Gabriela very quickly and diligently started working on our international negotiation, and she achieved the outcome we wanted. Working with Gabriela turned a very difficult situation into a simpler deal. We recommend The Smith Law Group. / Cuando buscabamos un abogado internacional en Estados Unidos, nos recomendaron a Gabriela Smith. Gabriela inmediata y diligentemente represento a nuestra empresa en una negociacion internacional y logro el resultado que buscabamos en el caso. Trabajar con Gabriela hizo que una situacion dificil se vuelva en un problema menos para nosotros. We recommend The Smith Law Group. ”

Luis A. Natella, Manager

VMC Refrigeracion S.A., (Argentina)

“ We have been working with Gabriela for the last year and she has been really helpful in
helping us coordinate and organize the global structure of our companies and with international compliance matters by being proactive, responsive and fully dedicated. ”

CEO of International Technology Company

with offices in North America, South America and Europe

“ I own a minority certified small business and was looking for an attorney who was not only an expert in their field, but also someone who genuinely cared about my small business. I found The Smith Law Group and was thrilled that they represent big and small companies and give them all the attention they deserve. The Smith Law Group helped my business with the first agreements that we signed for some big projects. We are thankful for their commitment to us and recommend their services. ”

CEO and Founder

Dallas Logistics and Fuel Family Owned Company

“ The Smith Law Group no es un estudio jurídico más. Es un grupo de abogados dinámicos y que realmente entiende sobre negocios y las prioridades de los ejecutivos de empresas. Se hacen parte de la empresa y le ponen sumo interés a los asuntos y al éxito de sus clientes. The Smith Law Group es de confianza y es nuestro abogado de referencia desde hace muchos años.

The Smith Law Group is not just another law firm. It is a group of dynamic lawyers who have a profound understanding of business and of the priorities of seasoned executives. They become a part of the team and pay close attention to the matters they handle and care about client success. We trust The Smith Law Group and they have been our law firm for several years ”

CEO of International Software Company

with offices in North and South America

“ Gabriela le suma a su know-how y comprensión de los negocios en Estados Unidos y América Latina, una clara vocación de servicio demostrada en su alta disponibilidad y profesionalismo. Por lo cual interactuar con ella se hace muy sencillo. Recomiendo a Gabriela Smith para asuntos cross-border de alta complejidad.

In addition to her know-how and the added value of understanding business in the United States and Latin America, Gabriela loves to serve her clients, which is something she has demonstrated in her ability to respond quickly and in her professionalism. Thus, it is very easy to interact with her. I recommend Gabriela Smith for complex cross-border matters. ”

Carlos Anino, CEO

Synthesis Retail Solutions

“ The Smith Law Group was recommended to us by EHR industry leaders. Gabriela is our go-to attorney for complex software licensing deals and has successfully drafted and negotiated these deals. She is extremely responsive and diligent with our requests and has profound knowledge and understanding of our industry. She takes the time to understand what we need and really cares about our work, products, and services. ”

Preston James

CEO, Strateq Health

“ The Smith Law Group es uno de mis proveedores preferidos. La confianza de poder delegar tareas o consultas especificas en un outside counsel sabiendo que todo se va a ejecutar y resolver de manera eficiente, rápida y con un nivel de calidad first class, es fundamental para un área de legales interno. El nivel de personalización en la atención por parte de sus profesionales, y la agilidad para trabajar ajustado a los procesos internos de nuestra compañía ha sido un agregado de valor enorme para las operaciones del área que dirijo. Definitivamente un asset valioso

The Smith Law Group is one of my favorite providers. The trust generated in being able to delegate tasks or specific consultations to an outside counsel knowing that everything will get done and resolved in an efficient and timely manner, and with “first class,” is fundamental for an in-house attorney. The level of personalization in the performance of work by these attorneys, and the agility to work while also adjusting to our company’s internal process has been an added-value to the work I perform. The Smith Law Group is definitely a valuable asset. ”

Fernando Valdemoros

Legal Director, Belatrix

“ CMP has worked with The Smith Law Group for five years on a variety of corporate legal issues – from acquisition and contract to Human Resource issues. We have always found them to be responsive, professional and provide pragmatic and insightful legal advice. Their legal services are the best I have experienced. I highly recommend The Smith Law Group. ”