Fragoso Carreira & Esmeraldo · Attorneys at Law
Family & Estates
A law firm specializing in Family Law and Succession Law, serving clients nationwide and internationally.
About the firm
Family and Succession Law with a strategic, human-centered approach
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in the Leblon district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fragoso Carreira & Esmeraldo Advocacia specializes in Family Law and Succession Law, serving clients throughout Brazil and internationally — particularly in Europe, where one of its partners is based in France.
Our priority is to deliver high-quality legal services in a personalized, strategic and results-driven manner.
In these sensitive areas of law we go well beyond quality legal representation: we provide multidisciplinary support aimed at our clients’ complete satisfaction, both legally and personally.
2019
The firm was founded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is now headquartered in Leblon.
BR·EU
Serving clients throughout Brazil and internationally.
360°
Multidisciplinary, personalized support both in and out of court.
Isabel Fragoso de Queiroz Carreira
Founding Partner
Attorney admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ no. 151,024) since 2008. Member of the OAB/RJ Committees on Family Law, Probate and Succession Law, and Children’s and Adolescents’ Rights. Member of IBDFAM and graduate-level lecturer in Family and Succession Law at PUC-Rio.
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Master’s degree in Civil Law from the University of Lisbon School of Law, Portugal. Postgraduate degree in Law from the Rio de Janeiro State Judicial School (EMERJ). Law degree from Universidade Cândido Mendes (UCAM Centro). Native Portuguese speaker, proficient in English.
In addition to her expertise in Family and Succession Law, she has extensive knowledge of Civil Law (General Principles, Obligations, Contracts, Property Law and Civil Liability), Criminal Law and Constitutional Law.
Jéssica Souza Esmeraldo
Partner
Attorney admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association in Paraná (no. 94,691) and Rio de Janeiro (no. 272,727). She maintains dual residence in Brazil and France and has in-depth legal knowledge of both Brazilian and European law.
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Enrolled in the Cours de Formation au Droit Continental at Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, France. Auditor in the Master’s program in Business Law at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, France. Master’s degree in Civil Law and postgraduate degree in the History of Family Law from the University of Lisbon School of Law, Portugal. Law degree from the Federal University of Paraná. Guest lecturer at private universities in Brazil. Native Portuguese speaker, proficient in English, French and Spanish.
In addition to her expertise in Family and Succession Law, she has extensive knowledge of Civil Law (General Principles, Obligations, Contracts, Property Law and Civil Liability), Business Law and Tax Law.
Practice Areas · National and International
Protecting your rights is our greatest commitment
The legal services provided by our firm cover every step required to resolve each client’s case, whether in or out of court, in Brazil and abroad.
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Family Law
The area of law that regulates and protects family units in all their forms, as well as each of the individuals who make them up.
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- Support claims (petition, offer, enforcement, review and termination)
- Divorce and annulment of marriage
- Support between former spouses or partners
- Recognition and dissolution of common-law partnerships
- Same-sex family law
- Prenuptial agreements, cohabitation and dating contracts
- Child custody and parenting time / visitation
- Paternity actions and socio-affective parentage
- Guardianship and adoption
- Protective orders (Maria da Penha Act)
- Any and all matters relating to Family Law
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Succession Law
The area of law governing the transfer of a person’s assets upon death — which also covers organizing and structuring assets during one’s lifetime through estate planning and family holding companies.
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- Estate planning and family holding companies
- Wills: drafting, annulment and revocation
- Probate and estate administration (judicial and out-of-court)
- Court authorizations and supplementary distribution of assets
- Assignment of inheritance rights
- Actions to declare an heir unworthy
- Any and all matters relating to Succession Law
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International Practice
Advisory services on Family and Succession Law under foreign legal systems, particularly in Europe.
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- Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
- Advice on international marriage, divorce, support and child custody
- Advice on cross-border inheritance and succession
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Legal Counsel
We believe the best way to protect a right is through preventive legal counsel.
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- Consultations and legal opinions
- Legal advice and counsel
- Case monitoring and follow-up
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- Rua General Urquiza 128, suite 102, Leblon — Rio de Janeiro/RJ, Brazil · 22431-040
- +55 21 99535-3888 (WhatsApp)
- contato@fragosocarreira.com.br
Law firm registered with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ) under no. R.S. 016.187/2019
Family and Succession Law with a strategic, human-centered approach — in Brazil and in Europe.
Fragoso Carreira & Esmeraldo Advocacia — All rights reserved · 2026
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil | International practice