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Washington, DC · International Practice

Law Without
Borders.
Counsel Without
Compromise.

Calvary International Law PLLC provides sophisticated legal counsel for families, founders, and institutions whose lives, wealth, and ambitions transcend a single jurisdiction.

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Licensed · Washington, DC
DC Bar No. 1023271
12+ International Jurisdictions
Of-Counsel Coverage · All 50 US States
FBAR & FATCA Compliant Structures
Practice Areas

Sophisticated Counsel
Across Every Dimension

Our practice is built around the intersections where legal, tax, and wealth planning converge — delivering unified strategy rather than siloed advice.

01
International Estate Planning
Comprehensive estate and succession planning for families with assets, beneficiaries, or residency across multiple jurisdictions. We build structures that hold together across borders and generations — minimizing exposure, preserving wealth, and ensuring your intentions prevail.
Cross-Border Trusts Succession Planning Asset Protection Foreign Trusts
02
International Tax Strategy
From pre-immigration planning to expatriation, from GILTI to PFIC compliance — we navigate the full complexity of US international tax law. We coordinate with your accountants and foreign counsel to deliver a strategy that is legally sound and practically executable.
FBAR & FATCA GILTI / Subpart F Exit Tax Planning Treaty Analysis
03
Cross-Border Business Transactions
Structuring and advisory for businesses operating across jurisdictions — from entity formation and holding structures to cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and the tax implications of international commercial arrangements.
Entity Structuring Cross-Border M&A Holding Companies JV Agreements
04
Cross-Border Planning
Integrated planning for globally mobile individuals — dual citizens, expatriates, foreign nationals with US ties, and those immigrating to or departing the US. We address the full spectrum of legal and tax obligations that arise when life spans borders.
Pre-Immigration Planning Expatriation Dual Citizenship Green Card Planning
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Of-Counsel Network
Through our curated network of of-counsel attorneys across all 50 US states and partner counsel in key international jurisdictions, we extend seamless, coordinated representation wherever your matter requires it.
All 50 US States International Partners Coordinated Counsel
Our Approach

Precision Over Templates.
Strategy Over Forms.

Every engagement at Calvary International Law begins not with a form or a checklist, but with a thorough understanding of who you are, where you've been, and where you intend to go.

I
Comprehensive Discovery
We begin every engagement with a thorough analysis of your full picture — assets, residency history, citizenship, family structure, and intentions. No strategy is built without a complete foundation.
II
Multi-Jurisdictional Coordination
We don't advise in a vacuum. Our planning is coordinated with your accountants, foreign counsel, and financial advisors — ensuring every piece of the structure works together across every jurisdiction that applies to you.
III
Bespoke Structuring
We design structures that fit your life — not generic templates adapted to your situation. Each engagement produces a tailored strategy aligned with your legal obligations, risk tolerance, and long-term goals.
IV
Ongoing Stewardship
International law changes. Your life changes. We monitor both — providing annual reviews, law-change alerts, and proactive updates to keep your structures legally sound and strategically optimal.
Our engagements begin with a thorough analysis — not a template.
12+
International Jurisdictions Served
50
US States — Of-Counsel Coverage
100%
FBAR & FATCA Compliant Structures
1
Unified Strategy Across Every Jurisdiction
Our Network

Counsel That Reaches
Wherever You Do

Calvary International Law operates at the center of a carefully assembled network of of-counsel attorneys, foreign legal partners, and specialist advisors — ensuring that wherever your matter requires expertise, we can deliver it seamlessly.

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US Of-Counsel Coverage
Vetted of-counsel attorneys across all 50 states, enabling seamless multi-state estate planning, probate, and business matters under a single coordinated strategy.
🌐
International Partner Counsel
Established relationships with trusted legal counsel in the UK, Canada, UAE, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Costa Rica, and other key jurisdictions — enabling truly coordinated cross-border representation.
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Tax & Financial Advisor Coordination
We work alongside your CPAs, wealth managers, and family office advisors to deliver legal strategy that integrates seamlessly with your broader financial and tax planning.
North America
All 50 US States · Canada · Mexico
Europe
United Kingdom · Switzerland · Liechtenstein · Isle of Man
Middle East & Africa
UAE · Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Caribbean & Offshore
Cayman Islands · BVI · Bahamas · Nevis · Cook Islands
Latin America
Costa Rica · Belize · Brazil
Asia Pacific
Singapore · Hong Kong · Australia
The Attorney

Dedicated, Senior-Level
Attention on Every Matter

Yonathan Amselem, Esq., Founder and Principal Attorney of Calvary International Law PLLC
Yonathan Amselem, Esq. · Founder & Principal Attorney
Yonathan Amselem
Founder & Principal Attorney · Calvary International Law PLLC

Yonathan Amselem founded Calvary International Law PLLC to deliver the caliber of international legal counsel previously available only to the largest institutional clients — with the discretion, accessibility, and personalized attention that complex cross-border matters demand.

His practice focuses on the intersection of international tax law, cross-border estate planning, and global wealth structuring. He advises individuals, families, and business owners navigating the legal complexities that arise when life, assets, and ambitions span multiple jurisdictions.

Every matter at Calvary International Law receives Mr. Amselem's direct, senior-level attention — not delegated to associates or paralegals. Clients engage directly with the attorney who holds the expertise, builds the strategy, and is accountable for the result.

Licensed
Washington, DC · Bar No. 1023271
Website
www.calvarylegal.com
Practice
International Tax · Estate Planning · Cross-Border Transactions
Approach
Direct attorney representation · No delegation to associates
International Tax Law Cross-Border Trusts Estate Planning FBAR & FATCA Expatriation Pre-Immigration Planning Asset Protection Business Transactions
Jurisdictions

Where We Work

We maintain working knowledge of — and active partner relationships in — the jurisdictions most commonly relevant to our clients' planning needs.

Cook Islands
Asset protection trusts · Strongest creditor protection framework globally
Nevis
LLC structures · Charging order protection · Business formation
Liechtenstein
Foundations & Anstalts · Multi-generational family structures
Isle of Man
Trusts · Tax-neutral holding structures · European gateway
UAE / Dubai
Residency planning · DIFC structures · No income tax jurisdiction
Switzerland
Banking & custody · Privacy · Wealth management coordination
Cayman Islands
Fund structures · Holding companies · International business
British Virgin Islands
BVI companies · Flexible holding structures · Tax neutrality
Canada
US–Canada cross-border · Treaty planning · Estate coordination
Bahamas
Executive Entity Act · Private trust companies · Wealth preservation
Costa Rica
Residency · Business operations · US–Latin America cross-border
Belize
IBCs · Asset protection · Offshore trust structures

Planning that involves any of these jurisdictions requires coordinated, specialist counsel.

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Your World Doesn't Fit
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Neither Should Your Plan.

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Licensed in Washington, DC
DC Bar No. 1023271
Website
www.calvarylegal.com
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