Harper Meyer

What Harper Meyer does

Harper Meyer LLP is a full-service Miami-based law firm founded around 2000 (some sources cite 2002) that delivers highly personalized legal counsel to a clientele spanning emerging enterprises, Fortune 500 multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals with cross-border interests, particularly between the United States and Brazil/Latin America. The firm is organized into 11 practice groups covering Art Law, Aviation, the Brazil Desk, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Yacht & Maritime Transactions, High-Profile Clientele, Immigration & Naturalization, Real Estate, Tax, and Trusts and Estates, with the Brazil Desk explicitly serving as a strategic liaison between U.S. and Brazilian legal systems for both inbound and outbound investment matters. The attorney roster lists 22+ professionals (Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, Of Counsel, plus an In Memoriam section), and leadership currently resides with Co-Managing Partners Nicole A. Baudini and Jeffrey S. Hagen following the 2017 passing of founder George R. Harper.

Name

Harper Meyer

Legal name

Harper Meyer LLP

Website

https://harpermeyer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harper Meyer LLP is a full-service Miami law firm founded around 2000, serving emerging enterprises, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth individuals across 11 practice areas, with particular strength in U.S.–Brazilian cross-border matters via a dedicated Brazil Desk.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Immigration Law (BPAHAAAL), Litigation Support & Expert Witness (Valuation-Related) (BPAHANAG)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Cross-border transactions
• Commercial litigation
• Private wealth management
• Aviation maritime law

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Harper Meyer LLP generates revenue entirely through legal fees charged for its full range of legal services, including corporate transactions, commercial litigation, arbitration, aviation law, maritime/yacht transactions, real estate, tax planning, trusts and estates, immigration, and art law. Fees are likely billed on hourly rates or fixed fees depending on the matter type. The firm serves clients ranging from emerging enterprises to Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth individuals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harper Meyer LLP is a full-service Miami law firm providing highly-personalized legal services across practice areas including corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, arbitration, aviation law, maritime/yacht transactions, real estate, tax planning, trusts and estates, immigration, and art law. The firm operates a specialized Brazil Desk serving as a strategic liaison for U.S.-Brazil cross-border investments and serves clients ranging from emerging enterprises to Fortune 500 multinational corporations as well as high-net-worth individuals. Legal services are delivered through direct attorney-client engagement from a single Miami headquarters with multilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Product overview

Harper Meyer LLP is a full-service Miami law firm offering highly-personalized legal services organized into practice areas covering international and domestic transactions, dispute resolution, and private wealth management. The firm's practice areas include: Art Law, Aviation, Brazil Desk (cross-border U.S.-Brazil services), Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions, Global Yacht & Maritime Transactions, High-Profile Clientele, Immigration & Naturalization, Real Estate, Tax, and Trusts and Estates. The firm serves clients ranging from emerging enterprises to Fortune 500 companies, with specialized expertise in cross-border transactions, particularly involving Latin America and the Caribbean.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Law Legal services related to art and antiquities, including acquisition, disposition, and dispute resolution for art collections.
• Aviation Comprehensive legal services addressing aviation law, including aircraft acquisition, financing, leasing, and registration for individuals, family offices, corporations, and aviation-related businesses.
• Brazil Desk Dedicated resource for Brazilian individuals and corporations navigating investments and international operations in the United States, providing guidance on U.S. and Brazilian legal requirements, corporate structures, real estate, tax planning, immigration, and trust/estate planning.
• Commercial Litigation & Arbitration Dispute resolution services including settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation for commercial claims such as breach of contract, franchise disputes, antitrust issues, and intellectual property matters.
• Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Legal counsel to emerging enterprises and multinational corporations across all business lifecycle stages, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, formation, financing, and strategic partnerships.
• Global Yacht & Maritime Transactions Sophisticated legal services for yacht and maritime transactions, including acquisition and sale of vessels and fleets, leasing, new construction, import/export, documentation, maritime insurance, regulatory compliance, and charter contracts.
• High-Profile Clientele Legal services tailored for high-profile individuals and entities requiring discretion and specialized attention.
• Immigration & Naturalization Legal guidance on immigration strategies and naturalization processes for individuals and businesses navigating U.S. immigration requirements.
• Real Estate Legal services for real estate transactions including acquisition, disposition, and leasing of residential and commercial properties.
• Tax Tax planning and advisory services for businesses and individuals, including cross-border tax considerations and structuring for international investments.
• Trusts and Estates Estate planning and trust services including will preparation, trust administration, and succession planning for wealth preservation and transfer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 years of experience in the Brazil Desk practice, bridging U.S. and Brazilian markets for clients.

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TAGD | Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato AdvogadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarper Meyer LLP co-hosts the Brazil–U.S. Tax Trends event series with TAGD | Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados, a Brazilian law firm. The partnership brings together attorneys from both firms to discuss recent developments in Brazilian tax law and impacts for U.S. and non-U.S. tax residents, including considerations related to donations of assets located in the U.S. and abroad. The second edition of this event was hosted at Harper Meyer's Miami office, featuring speakers from both firms.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Akerman LLP: Major Florida-based full-service law firm with strong Miami presence and comparable practice areas including corporate, real estate, litigation, and Latin America-related work. Directly competes for cross-border and Florida-domiciled clients.
• Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP: Miami-based full-service commercial law firm with comparable practice areas including corporate, real estate, litigation, and tax. Competes for similar Fortune 500 and high-net-worth clients in the South Florida market.
• Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. Miami-based full-service law firm with comparable corporate, litigation, real estate, tax, and trusts/estates practice areas. Directly competes for Florida-based and Latin American cross-border mandates.
• Shutts & Bowen LLP: Florida-based full-service law firm with comparable corporate, litigation, real estate, and private client practices. Competes for similar South Florida enterprise and high-net-worth clients.

Broad incumbents

• Greenberg Traurig, LLP: One of the largest U.S. law firms with deep Miami roots and a Latin America practice group. Competes broadly across corporate, M&A, aviation, real estate, and dispute resolution matters involving Brazil and the region.
• Holland & Knight LLP: Major Florida-headquartered law firm with extensive Latin America and international practice capabilities. Competes in corporate, M&A, litigation, real estate, and private wealth matters across the same client segments.
• White & Case LLP: Global law firm with a strong Latin America practice and Miami office, handling high-value cross-border M&A, arbitration, and aviation matters. Competes with Harper Meyer on Brazil Desk and international arbitration work.
• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with one of the most extensive Brazil and Latin America practices. Competes for cross-border corporate, tax, and dispute resolution mandates involving Brazilian clients and inbound investment.
• DLA Piper: Global law firm with a dedicated Brazil Desk and significant Latin America capability. Competes for cross-border M&A, aviation finance, and international arbitration work targeting the same client base.
• Squire Patton Boggs: International law firm with established Latin America and aviation practices. Competes for high-value cross-border mandates involving Brazilian and Latin American clients, as well as aviation and yacht transactions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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