Advogado em Paraty - Dr. Rafael Fernandes is a regional law practice based in the Centro district of Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, led by Rafael Fernandes da Silva. The practice emphasizes real-estate and labor specialties while offering litigation and transactional services across civil, family, criminal and environmental matters. Dr. Fernandes combines legal training with practical real-estate experience to advise private clients, businesses and public entities.

Dr. Fernandes is identified on the firm website as a specialist in real-estate and negotiation law and in labor and labor-procedural law, and he holds an MBA in public management. His background includes prior work as a real-estate broker with RE/MAX Brasil, service as a legal consultant to the Municipality of Paraty RJ, and participation in the 40th Subsection ethics and discipline commission of the OAB RJ. The website states he has practiced in the region for more than nine years and operates with a team of attorneys.

The firm positions itself as a locally rooted practice focused on practical solutions - combining negotiated outcomes with prepared litigation when necessary. Client engagement emphasizes direct communication, tailored legal strategy for property, employment and family matters, and hands-on support for regulatory and contractual issues affecting individuals and local businesses in the Paraty area.

About Advogado em Paraty - Dr. Rafael Fernandes
Practice areas
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Criminal Defense
Family
Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Dr. Fernandes applies his specialist training in real-estate and negotiation law and his prior experience as a RE/MAX broker to counsel clients on property transactions, contractual drafting and negotiation, land-use issues and real-estate litigation. He assists buyers, sellers, developers and landlords with due diligence, title and registry matters, purchase and sale agreements, lease disputes and transactional risk management specific to coastal and municipal regulatory frameworks.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

Drawing on specialization in labor law and labor procedural practice, Dr. Fernandes represents both employers and employees in labor claims, collective and individual disputes, administrative labor proceedings and negotiated settlements. Services include drafting employment agreements, advising on compliance with labor regulations, managing termination and restructuring processes, and litigating claims before labor courts and tribunals with a focus on procedural strategy and cost-effective resolutions.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Criminal Defense

The practice provides criminal-defense representation for clients facing criminal investigations and prosecutions at the local level, including defense at police inquiries, preliminary hearings and trial stages. Dr. Fernandes prioritizes procedural rights, evidence review and early intervention to seek dismissals, plea agreements or acquittals when appropriate, while coordinating with forensic experts and negotiating with prosecutors on behalf of clients.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

In family matters the practice assists clients with divorce, alimony, child custody and visitation, parental responsibility issues and family mediation. Services emphasize careful assessment of financial and custodial arrangements, preparation of agreements and representation in family court to protect clients interests while seeking practical, enforceable resolutions tailored to the family dynamics and local legal standards.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Energy, Environment & ESG

The firm advises on environmental and administrative matters affecting property and development projects, including permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental liability and disputes over land use. Leveraging experience advising municipal authorities and handling real-estate matters, Dr. Fernandes works with property owners, developers and public entities to navigate environmental licensing, mitigation obligations and enforcement actions in coastal and protected-area contexts.
Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Climate Change Law
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Energy Regulatory Law
Water Law
Mining Law