Dotti Advogados

First established as Escritório Professor René Dotti in 1961, Dotti Advogados was at first maintained only with the founder's work.

The firm's team expanded as the host of clients in the Criminal, Civil and Administrative areas grew. Dotti brought forth young lawyers to work by his side, hailing from UFPR's Law School, where he acted as a professor from 1962 to 2004. Expanded, the firm built its own headquarters in the 1970s, at Rua Marechal Deodoro, 497.

Dotti Advogados has extensive experience in strategic consultancy and acts in highly complex litigation throughout the country. Led by lawyer and doctor of law Rogéria Dotti, the team has professionals who combine practice in a variety of professional situations with academic excellence. These characteristics make the firm a benchmark in Paraná and one of the most admired in Brazil, with recognition in various legal rankings.

The firm maintains its original address at Marechal Deodoro, only expanding the space. In 2024, the firm inaugurated a new office in São Paulo.

Nowadays, Dotti's technical team counts 37 lawyers, backed by interns and an administrative team. On its 60th anniversary, in 2021, the firm was acknowledged as one of the best law firms to work at, by the Great Places To Work ranking.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE

Dotti Advogados' practice encompasses Administrative and Public Law, Civil (including Family and Successions), Compliance, Constitutional, Criminal Law/White-Collar Crime, Dispute Resolution, Electoral and Environmental Law.

Each of the units is deeply specialized in its area of expertise and, at the same time, has the ability to act in an interdisciplinary manner when necessary. Dotti Advogados is at the forefront of high-profile cases, conducted in an ethical manner, based on mastery of legal standards and knowledge of case law.

From this perspective, as well as applying legal knowledge, the team carries out intensive research and scenario analysis. With a critical eye, the lawyers also provide legal opinions that can resolve the most sensitive controversies.

KEY PARTNERS' CONTACTS

• Rogéria Dotti - Civil and Procedural Law, and Family and Succession Law - [email protected]
• Alexandre Knopfholz - Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime- [email protected]
• Fernanda Pederneiras- Family and Succession Law - [email protected]
• Francisco Zardo- Administrative and Public Law - [email protected]
• Gustavo Scandelari- Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime - [email protected]

OFFICES

• Curitiba, PR
• Brasília, DF
• São Paulo, SP

First established as Escritório Professor René Dotti in 1961, Dotti Advogados was at first maintained only with the founder's work.

The firm's team expanded as the host of clients in the Criminal, Civil and Administrative areas grew. Dotti brought forth young lawyers to work by his side, hailing from UFPR's Law School, where he acted as a professor from 1962 to 2004. Expanded, the firm built its own headquarters in the 1970s, at Rua Marechal Deodoro, 497.

Always keeping to its motto of loyalty to the client and their cause, Dotti Advogados consolidated itself as a reference when it comes to providing efficient and tailor-made services with ethics and solidarity.

The firm maintains its original address at Marechal Deodoro, only expanding the space. In 2024, the firm inaugurated a new office in São Paulo.

Nowadays, Dotti's technical team counts 37 lawyers, backed by interns and an administrative team. On its 60th anniversary the firm was acknowledged as one of the best law firms to work at, by the Great Places To Work ranking.

In the technical field, a number of awards attest to the excellence of the firm's service: Dotti Advogados' work is recognized in all major legal rankings, including Chambers and Partners, Leaders League, and the Brazilian Análise Advocacia as one of the most admired law firm in Brazil.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE

Dotti Advogados' practice encompasses Administrative and Public Law, Civil (including Family and Successions), Compliance, Constitutional, Criminal Law/White-Collar Crime, Dispute Resolution, Electoral, Environmental, and Projects/Infrastructure.

Besides the work in judicial causes, the specialized teams also respond to the consulting works for companies in the communication, health, public auctions, consumer goods, and services sectors.

KEY PARTNERS' CONTACTS

• Rogéria Dotti - Civil and Procedural Law, and Family and Succession Law - [email protected]
• Alexandre Knopfholz - Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime- [email protected]
• Fernanda Pederneiras- Family and Succession Law - [email protected]
• Francisco Zardo- Administrative and Public Law - [email protected]
• Gustavo Scandelari- Criminal Law / White-Collar Crime - [email protected]

OFFICES

• Curitiba, PR
• São Paulo, SP
• Brasília, DF