Brazilian litigants frequently need evidence that sits in the United States — bank records of transfers routed through U.S. institutions, documents held by U.S. companies, or testimony from U.S.-based witnesses. Brazilian procedure can't reach it directly. Section 1782 is the bridge.
Why Brazilian litigants use § 1782
- Asset tracing and recovery. When funds left Brazil and moved through U.S. banks, the proof is in the U.S. — vital for fraud, recovery, and enforcement.
- Documents from U.S. companies. Evidence held by an American counterparty, supplier, or platform relevant to your Brazilian dispute.
- Sworn testimony from a witness located in the United States.
Common Brazilian scenarios
Civil and commercial actions in the Justiça Estadual or Federal needing U.S.-located documents; fraud and asset-recovery matters tracing money to U.S. accounts; enforcing a Brazilian judgment against U.S. assets; and family or succession disputes involving assets held in the United States.
How it works
We serve as your U.S. counsel: we confirm § 1782 fits, identify the correct U.S. federal district, prepare and file the application — usually ex parte — and carry it through to production, delivering the evidence for use in your Brazilian proceeding. You and your Brazilian counsel keep the matter; we handle the U.S. filing.
Have a Brazilian case that needs U.S. evidence?
Tell us about the proceeding and what you're seeking. We'll tell you candidly whether § 1782 fits — and we read Portuguese.
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This page is attorney advertising and provides general information about 28 U.S.C. § 1782; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Availability is fact-specific and varies by U.S. federal district. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Get My Discovery is a d/b/a of the Law Office of Derek J. Soltis, admitted in New York (Reg. #5175971).