Lawyers Uncensored: No-filter podcast with immigration attorney Amin Yacoub and business attorney Leo Brito. They pull back the curtain on law, business, and life as attorneys who wear many hats. From candid legal takes to real talk about entrepreneurship and everyday challenges, nothing is off the table. Expect insights, tips, and humor mixing legal expertise with real-world experience. Hear what lawyers really think without courtroom formality.
From Gas Station Recipe to Empire: What Every Entrepreneur Must Know About Business Acquisitions and Founder Protection Two attorneys reveal the untold stories behind America's biggest business deals and the legal mistakes that cost founders their …
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Amin R. Yacoub is a business immigration attorney based in Florida who represents clients nationwide in all areas of employment-based immigration, with a strong focus on EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and EB1 Extraordinary Ability (EB1A) petitions. Having personally obtained his own U.S. permanent residency through the NIW process, Mr. Yacoub combines empathy with strategy to deliver results. He has successfully guided hundreds of entrepreneurs, STEM professionals, scientists, researchers, scholars, engineers, physicians, and nurses to green card approvals—building a near 98% approval rate in EB2-NIW and EB1A filings.
Mr. Yacoub has represented clients from 47 U.S. states and 7 countries worldwide. This broad experience allows him to skillfully tailor petitions to diverse professional backgrounds. Widely recognized both as a leading business immigration attorney and a published legal scholar, he is known for his precision, creative solutions, strategic case presentation, and persuasive legal argumentation.
STEM professionals, healthcare workers, and other highly skilled applicants turn to Mr. Yacoub for his ability to translate complex research, technical achievements, and professional contributions into compelling immigration petitions that clearly demonstrate national importance and exceptional merit to the United States.
Prior to joining Bogin, Munns & Munns, Mr. Yacoub led his own immigration and litigation practice. He pursued a PhD in Law (SJD) at University of Virginia School of Law. Before then, he earned his LL.M. in International Law from NYU School of Law, where he received a full-ride scholarship, served as a graduate editor for the NYU Journal of International Law and Politics, and collaborated with globally recognized legal scholars. His legal background also includes experience with the New York Immigration Court and the Open Society Foundation.
An accomplished legal scholar, Mr. Yacoub has authored 16 academic articles in top U.S. law journals. His scholarship has been cited by leading academics, including Oxford philosophers, and by the Supreme Court of Kentucky in a landmark decision changing state law for millions of residents—underscoring his recognition as a subject-matter expert in immigration and international law.
Outside of his legal career, Mr. Yacoub is passionate about interdisciplinary learning in Cosmology, Economics, and Philosophy. He enjoys playing chess, swimming, and exploring ultra-spicy cuisine.
Practice Areas
Employment-Based Immigration (EB1A, EB1B, EB1C, EB2 NIW, EB3 for Nurses & Other Professionals, H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB4, EB5)
Family-Based Immigration
Pending asylum- EB adjustment cases
Complex immigration matters.
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish
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Specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions, Partnerships, Business Law, Real Estate and Cross Border transactions, Attorney Brito has showcased a remarkable ability to navigate through intricate transactional issues. His proficiency in analyzing complex legal matters, understanding client needs and drafting meticulous documentation has set him apart in the legal landscape. Recognized as a leader in his field, Brito is known for his versatility. Whether working autonomously or as a valuable member of a diverse legal team or business unit, he consistently delivers exceptional results. His knack for fostering and sustaining robust professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and co-counsel is a testament to his dedication to ensuring transaction success.
Attorney Brito’s expertise goes beyond the confines of legal intricacies; he understands the broader business landscape and integrates his background in finance and tax to provide comprehensive solutions. His commitment to excellence, coupled with his ability to adapt to various legal and business scenarios, positions him as a go-to professional in the legal realm