Michele Cea

Michele Cea is a founding member of the firm. Mr. Cea graduated from Catholic University School of Law in Milan, Italy (J.D., 2009, with honors), and Fordham University School of Law in New York (LL.M., 2011, Cum Laude).

Prior to completing his LL.M. at Fordham Law School in 2011, Mr. Cea worked in a boutique Italian corporate law firm, where he was primarily dealing with shareholder agreements and various business transactions. In New York, Mr. Cea collaborated as a foreign attorney with a preeminent white-collar law firm in matters related to financial frauds, securities regulation and corporate compliance, among others. Mr. Cea was also employed as an associate in the New York office of an International law firm, where he represented European clients operating in the U.S. In this position, he gained a valuable experience in the business law and real estate practice area, including corporate formation and dissolution, commercial transactions, residential and commercial real estate, trademark registration and business immigration.

Mr. Cea founded his own practice focused on representing foreign nationals and companies operating in the United States. He has extensive experience with international corporate matters, real estate transactions and non-immigrant visa petitions, such as extraordinary ability and investor visas.

Mr. Cea is licensed to practice in New York (2013) and in Italy (2012). Mr. Cea is fluent in Italian and conversational in Spanish. Mr. Cea is a member of the New York City Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association.

Mr. Cea has an extensive background in domestic corporate matters, including but not limited to corporate acquisitions, general corporate counseling, and legal assistance to angel and venture capital investments. His involvement in these areas has equipped him with a nuanced understanding of the strategic legal considerations necessary to facilitate growth and stability for emerging and established businesses alike.

Moreover, he has assisted operators launching enterprises within the burgeoning crypto space, guiding them through regulatory compliance, corporate structuring, and licensing processes. His diverse experience underscores his ability to navigate complex legal environments, providing tailored legal solutions that align with clients’ objectives and industry standards.