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The Lions' DenAttorneys at Law 305-699-5466
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Through the conflict, unscathed.

Immigration, EB-2 National Interest Waiver and business litigation counsel from Brickell. Strategy first, aggression only when it's needed.

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Brickell Arch · 1395 Brickell Ave, Suite 900 · Miami, FL 33131

5.0 on Google from 90+ reviews 10.0 Avvo rating for Jonathan E. May Super Lawyers Rising Star 2020–2022 Forms in English & Spanish
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Why a lions' den?

The firm takes its name from Daniel, who was thrown to the lions and walked out the next morning without a scratch. That is the job as Jonathan May sees it: to carry clients through a hostile process and out the other side, unharmed.

The lion is the model too. Respected, strong, and composed, but aggressive only when the moment calls for it. Most matters are won with preparation and persuasion; some need a fight. You get counsel who knows the difference.

“If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” — Romans 8:31

Immigration, end to end.

From a first work permit to citizenship, investor visas to extraordinary-ability petitions, the firm handles the full immigration path, with intake forms in English and Spanish.

Evaluate my immigration case
  • EB-2 National Interest Waiver
  • EB-5 investor visas
  • Extraordinary ability visas
  • Family-based visas
  • Marriage-based filings
  • Green cards
  • Citizenship & naturalization
  • Employment authorization & I-9

  1. Business litigation

    Contract disputes, partnership disagreements and intellectual property issues, resolved through negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation.

  2. International tax & transactions

    Cross-border tax and transactional work, with Of Counsel Alvaro Acevedo, a CPA and Board Certified tax attorney.

  3. Wills & estate planning

    Drafting and execution of your will, with the option to have the firm keep the original safe for a yearly storage fee. Probate support when it's needed.

  4. Family, criminal & personal injury

    Litigation options and representation for family matters, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate, entertainment, traffic and civil cases.

The EB-2 NIW: a green card without an employer.

The National Interest Waiver lets qualified professionals petition for permanent residence on their own merit. No employer sponsorship, no labor certification.

  1. Case evaluation

    Tell the firm about your work, credentials and goals through the evaluation form.

  2. Strategy & evidence

    Build the argument that your work serves the national interest, and assemble the record to prove it.

  3. Filing

    Your petition is filed, with expedited processing available.

Your counsel

Jonathan E. May, Esq., M.A.

Founding Owner & Attorney · Florida Bar No. 0110057

J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. M.A. in Communication Studies, University of Miami. A former college football coach and communications instructor who brings that discipline and persuasion to every case.

  • Admitted: Florida Bar; Southern District of Florida; Federal Immigration Court; U.S. Tax Court; Federal Bankruptcy Court
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • “Immigration Lawyer of the Year,” Corporate Livewire, 2020

Alvaro Acevedo, Esq., CPA, E.A.

Of Counsel · Tax

LL.M. in Tax, Georgetown Law. J.D., Nova Southeastern University. Board Certified in Tax Law by The Florida Bar, CPA, and IRS Enrolled Agent. Speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.

  • Practices before the U.S. Tax Court, Court of International Trade and Court of Federal Claims
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018
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Clients put it plainly.

5.0 on Google from 90+ reviews, and a 10.0 “Superb” rating on Avvo.

“Jonathan May is highly knowledgeable. He advised me and put me at ease during a stressful time.”
Dayana · via Avvo
“The first thing I learned is that Jon works hard for his clients.”
Preston · via Avvo
“Answered all my questions quickly and with great detail.”
Manuel M. · via Avvo

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Phone
305-699-5466 (call or WhatsApp)
Office
Brickell Arch, 1395 Brickell Ave, Suite 900
Miami, FL 33131
Hours
By appointment. Call to schedule.
Serving
Brickell, Miami-Dade and South Florida
Forms
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