The Law Office of Gian-Franco Melendez is a firm believer that small businesses are the back-bone of the Tampa Bay area. We work closely with active and prospective local area businesses to help grow and sustain their business. If you are planning on starting your own business, we can help you with coming up with a business plan, incorporating your idea into a real legal entity, and choose the right type of tax structure for your particular needs and circumstances. If you are an existing business, we can assist with drafting and enforcing contracts, handling collection matters, and dealing with governmental regulation issues. Being a Tampa native, Gian-Franco Melendez can also help connect you with the right contractor, supplier, CPA, etc., that you may require to run your business.

Immigration laws can be very confusing, especially for those who are new to this country or have limited English-speaking skills. It is our goal at the Law Office of Gian-Franco Melendez, LLC to not only help our clients understand the immigration process, but to also passionately represent them in the immigration matter they require assistance in. We provide a wide range of immigration services, including, but not limited to: naturalization, DACA and Dreamers, adjustment of status, permanent residence, family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, nonimmigrant visa applications, waivers, and U-Visa applications.

Gian-Franco Melendez’ experience in various other areas of law allow him to assist you in additional legal concerns that you may have. His practice areas include, but are not limited to, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Immigration Law, Business Law and General Practice. Having lived and worked in the Tampa Bay area for over 25 years, he has an extensive local network that can not only help you with any legal need, but can also put you into contact with local professionals in a wide array of specialties and skill-sets. The Law Office of Gian-Franco Melendez, LLC truly is a full-service law firm.