Elias Kier Joffe

About Elias

English-Speaking Lawyer in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Three Generations Since 1940

My grandfather, Abraham, came to Argentina from Ukraine as a young boy. He grew up in a farming family, studied law and opened this firm in Buenos Aires in 1940. My grandmother, Elvira, became a notary at a time when very few women did, and after his early death she ran the firm with my father, Gustavo.

The Fourth Generation Is Here

I grew up around this office, and today I’m proud to lead it. My children, Sarah and Arieh, have joined the firm too, as the fourth generation.

How I Work With Clients Abroad

Most of my clients live in the U.S., Canada or Europe and have a legal matter in Argentina they can’t handle from far away. I oversee every case personally, and I’ll always tell you the truth about your case. You don’t need to travel: you sign a power of attorney where you live, and we take it from there.

One Team, Under One Roof

Lawyers, accountants, Argentine notaries (escribanos) and certified translators, all in our Buenos Aires office. And we reply the same day, even on weekends.

Education

J.D., Universidad de Belgrano Law School

Bar Admissions

• Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal (CPACF)
• Colegio de Abogados de la Provincia de Buenos Aires

Memberships

• The International Bar Association (IBA)
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• The International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists (IAJLJ)

In the Press

Featured in The New York Times and BBC News as a lawyer on real estate and probate for international clients. See our press coverage →

Languages

Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese and Hebrew