Oleg Otten
The Yacht Visa Lawyer
Oleg Otten is an experienced attorney whose practice spans Corporate Law, Immigration Law, and Yacht Law, making him a trusted advisor for clients with diverse legal needs. His experience in contracts, corporate compliance, governance, employment matters, and business immigration aligns perfectly with the wide-ranging demands of VLAC LAW’s clientele. In the international yacht industry, Oleg Otten is known as The Yacht Visa Lawyer.
Oleg’s background in business gives him a unique perspective on the challenges his clients face. This insight allows him to provide practical, forward-thinking solutions that resolve legal issues and prevent future problems. He advises businesses on a wide range of matters, including:
- Corporate Transactions: Buying, selling, and structuring businesses, including holding entities for private pleasure yachts.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensuring adherence to corporate and employment regulations, including I-9 compliance.
- Contracts: Drafting and negotiating agreements to protect clients’ interests, including yacht purchase and sale agreements, dealer agreements, and chartering contracts.
- Employment Issues: Preempting workplace disputes with carefully drafted employee handbooks and employment agreements, including for the private yacht crews.
- Business Immigration: Assisting with work visas, green cards, and compliance for international corporations, investors, employees, and families, including options like E-2, EB-5, and L-1 visas.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Wrongful Termination
- International Law
- Imports & Exports
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Maritime Law
- Credit Cards Accepted
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- Florida
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Russian: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (2009)
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- Honors: Dean’s Merit Scholarship, 2006-2007; HOPE Certificate of Recognition for Public Service
- Activities: Negotiation and Mock Trial Competitions; Treasurer, Immigration Law Society
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- Methodist College
- B.S. (2005) | Financial Economics, Marketing, and Business Administration
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Delta Mu Delta; Omicron Delta Kappa
- Activities: Student Government; elected Chief Justice of Methodist University (Chairman of the Student Community Court); International Club's Treasurer
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- HOPE Certificate of Recognition for Public Service
- University of Miami School of Law
- The Florida Bar # 0094486
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- Admiralty Law Committee of The Florida Bar
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- International Superyacht Society
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- Palm Beach Freedom Institute
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- International Yacht Brokers Association
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- Russian American Chamber of Commerce
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- The Federalist Society
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- Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act
- International Yacht Brokers Association Compass Magazine
- The Dubai International Boat Show Attracts Buyers from Around the World
- International Yacht Brokers Compass Magazine
- Crew Green Card Options: From Port to Passport
- The Triton Magazine
- Private Yacht Crew Visa Issues and Practical Tips for Dealing with Them
- International Yacht Brokers Association Compass Magazine
- But, Isn’t Delaware a Flag? Pitfalls of a Delaware State Registration
- International Yacht Brokers Association Compass Magazine
- Immigration Issues in the Yacht Industry, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee’s CLE event, Orlando, Florida
- The Florida Bar
- Yacht Charter & The Law panel, IYBA Charter Seminar and Open House, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- International Yacht Brokers Association
