Renato S. Gutfreund

Renato Gutfreund is a member of the immigration team at Widerman Malek. Renato focuses his international law and business experience on assisting with research and analysis of complex cases. He speaks fluent English and native Portuguese.

With an extensive legal background that began in his original country of Brazil, Renato chose to further his legal education upon moving to the United States several years ago. He advanced his knowledge of U.S. and international laws by completing his Master of Laws degree at the University of Miami in Florida. Thereafter, he moved to Orlando and soon joined Widerman Malek in the firm’s Celebration office.

After graduating with his law degree and becoming licensed in Brazil, Renato began his own law firm there in 2002. He was head of the tax law practice and counseled national and multinational companies and individuals on matters regarding tax, financial projects, business organizations, and national and international agreements. In 2013, he continued that focus at his next firm. He also was a member of the Fourth Ethical Board of the Brazilian Bar Association.

When not focused on international law, Renato enjoys sports and spending time with family. He plays soccer and coaches a youth soccer team. He also is learning golf and previously was an equestrian.

Areas of Practice

• Immigration

Admitted to Practice in

• New York

Education