Yana Manotas

Yana Manotas is the founder and managing partner of The Law Office of Yana A. Manotas, P.A., where she concentrates on real estate and foreign investment matters. She represents clients in property transactions, international investments, and asset protection. Her background includes guiding buyers and investors through complex cross-border legal processes. With experience in both domestic and international contexts, she has built a reputation for providing dependable legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients.

Yana earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013. While completing her studies, she was an active member of the International Moot Court and competed in the Foreign Investment Arbitration competition in Frankfurt, Germany. These experiences broadened her understanding of international law and sharpened her advocacy skills. Her academic training and involvement in international programs have provided her with the foundation to successfully serve clients with global investment interests.

Before founding her own practice, Yana worked with a national firm, contributing to high-profile international arbitration cases involving significant U.S. and foreign assets. She later gained further experience at an international company, where she assisted multinational clients with real estate, corporate holdings, and private asset protection. These roles enhanced her knowledge of both litigation and transactional work, while giving her insight into the challenges faced by clients investing across jurisdictions.

Yana Manotas is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and is an active member of the Florida Bar. She has contributed to the International Law Quarterly and served as President of the Russian-American Bar Association of Florida. Her work with professional organizations reflects her commitment to advancing legal knowledge and supporting diverse communities. Through her dedication, Yana continues to guide clients in achieving secure and successful outcomes in their legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder and Principal Attorney, The Law Office of Yana A. Manotas, P.A.
• Member, Florida Bar Association
• Member, Russian-American Chamber of South Florida
• Author, International Law Quarterly, World Roundup

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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