Colibri Law Group

With You Through Life's Most Fragile Moments.

At Colibri Law Group, PLLC, we are devoted to providing compassionate, ethical, and competent legal representation for individuals and families navigating some of life’s most challenging transitions. Grounded in trauma-informed advocacy, our mission is to uphold each client’s dignity while guiding them with clarity, care, and integrity through every step of the legal process.

Colibri Law Group
Family, Elder, and Immigration Law, Florida

Practice Areas

Family Law

We provide compassionate and strategic legal representation in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, paternity, adoption, name changes, injunctions for protection, pre-nupital agreements, post-nuptial agreements, relocation, modifications of timesharing and child support. We also provide Guardian ad Litem services. Our team is dedicated to advocating for the best interests of families and ensuring that your legal needs are met with care and professionalism.

Immigration Law

We partner with law firms, non-profits, and institutions to provide strategic immigration law consulting and mentorship. Our services encompass complex case strategy, drafting briefs, motions, and appeals. Empowering our clients to navigate and succeed in the most challenging immigration matters.

Elder Law

We offer comprehensive elder law services designed to help individuals and families plan confidently for the future while protecting their rights. Our practice includes wills and trusts, guardianship proceedings, durable powers of attorney and health care surrogates, and guiding clients though Medicaid planning and other benefits. With compassion and skill,  we provide the trusted legal support you need at every stage of life.

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Family, Elder, and Immigration Law Lawyer

About Colibri Law Group

We are a boutique virtual law firm dedicated to family, elder, and immigration law. We combine legal skill with compassion, guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, care, and integrity.


Inspired by the hummingbird, symbolizing resilience and hope, we approach each case with persistence and purpose. Whether you’re protecting your family, planning for the future, or building a new life, we are here to help you move forward.

Family, Elder, and Immigration Law Legal Team

Meet the team

Our team is currently under construction as we continue to grow and expand. As we build a stronger foundation to better serve our clients, we are excited to introduce our dedicated attorneys and staff who will be here to assist you every step of the way.



Vanessa McCarthy, Esq., LL.M.

Partner
Vanessa McCarthy is a partner at Colibri Law Group, bringing extensive experience in immigrant advocacy and legal services. Vanessa co-founded the Orlando Center for Justice (OCJ) and served as Board Chair for nearly seven years. She has been dedicated to helping the Central Florida immigrant community since 2014. Vanessa was previously an attorney at Florida Legal Services, where she worked directly with victims of crimes across the state of Florida. She also served as the Director of Immigration and Refugee Services at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. A native of Brazil, Vanessa’s personal experience as an immigrant fuels her passion for serving others. She holds a law degree from Universidade Candido Mendes in Brazil, a Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Oregon School of Law. Vanessa is a proud member of both the New York Bar and the Florida Bar. Vanessa is married and has an 8-year-old son, two dogs, and two cats. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Attorney

Partner
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance our services and team!