About us
My Lawyer in Italy is a full-service boutique law firm dedicated to guiding English-speaking clients through the complexities of Italian law.
Our practice areas include citizenship, residency and visas, personal injury, medical malpractice, business formation, probate and property law – all delivered with the transparency, expertise, and compassionate advocacy that every client’s unique story deserves.
Founded in 2014 by Attorney Arturo Grasso, our bilingual team, based in Rome and Orvieto, is authorized to represent clients throughout Italy. We combine trusted legal expertise with highly personalized service, ensuring you feel supported and confident as we work to achieve a successful outcome for you.
The story behind My Lawyer in Italy
It all began in 2014 with a simple request. An American citizen asked for help obtaining her Italian citizenship. This single case revealed a much larger need: thousands of Italian descendants and expats in Italy were seeking legal guidance they could trust. They needed someone who understood not just the law, but the profound emotional and practical weight of their journey.
That insight became the foundation of My Lawyer in Italy. From one case to hundreds, and from a single conversation to a full-service legal team, MLI was built to deliver more than just legal results. We were built to provide empathy, transparency, and unwavering advocacy at every step.
Our mission, vision and promise
Our mission
Our vision
Our promise to you
Meet the team
Our bilingual team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client support staff – each dedicated to making your journey through Italian law smoother and more successful.
Attorney Arturo Grasso is a recognized leader in Italian law, known for his legal precision and strategic vision
With more than 20 years of international experience, he founded My Lawyer in Italy with a clear conviction: to make legal services more accessible to international clients by simplifying the complexities of Italian law.
He made legal history as the first attorney to win a dual citizenship case in Italy for a client facing consular delays – setting a precedent that reshaped how courts handle no-appointment filings. Since then, thousands of clients have relied on his guidance not only for citizenship, new business formation, inheritance, and probate matters, but also in property, residency, taxes, visas and appeals law.
Many of them have become lifelong clients – and even personal friends – who make a point to reconnect whenever they are in Rome.
Today, Arturo is recognized not only for cutting through bureaucracy and achieving meaningful results, but also for building lasting relationships with empathy, efficiency, and determination.
“My job is to navigate the complexities of Italian law – so you don’t have to. My mission is simple: to help you achieve your goal, your way”
Attorney Arturo Grasso
Managing Partner
Meet the partners
Attorney Fiammetta Lesen
Partner
Attorney Fiammetta Lesen is a Partner at My Lawyer in Italy, leading our Property and Probate practices. She advises international clients on Italian inheritance, succession, and estate planning, bringing deep legal knowledge and genuine empathy to each case.
Known for her strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail, Fiammetta works closely with Managing Partner Arturo Grasso to fully protect every client’s legacy. She is a trusted advisor, guiding families through complex cross-border legal scenarios with clarity and care.
Teresa Bolletta
Partner
Teresa Bolletta has been integral to My Lawyer in Italy from the first day of its existence, building and shaping the firm’s trajectory with Attorney Arturo Grasso from a sole-proprietorship to a law firm partnership today.
With her background in account management and her passion for creating exemplary spaces and experiences, Teresa leads our client network and relationships, and embodies the warm and dynamic professionalism of MLI.
Daniela Valentini
CPA (Dottore Commercialista)
Partner
Daniela Valentini is an Italian Dottore Commercialista, the equivalent of a US Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with 20 years leading her own practice. She has extensive experience advising on the personal and business accounts of expats living in Italy, as well as non-residents with assets in the country.
Daniela’s expertise adds a valuable dimension to the legal services already offered by MLI: an area we are expanding and innovating for the greater benefit of our clients and their families.
The Rest of the Team
Accounting
Case Assessment
Business Operations
Citizenship
Medical Malpractice
When accidents or medical errors occur in Italy, the consequences often extend far beyond the physical injury. What follows is not only pain or recovery but also the challenge of navigating complex systems in a foreign language.
A wrong diagnosis, delayed treatment, or outright neglect can cause lasting physical, emotional, and financial harm. For expats and international residents, the burden runs even deeper—coping with fear, anger, and uncertainty while facing medical and legal institutions far from home.
At MLI, we transform that frustration into action. Our legal team carefully evaluates the facts, cuts through bureaucracy, and holds the responsible parties accountable – always providing guidance in clear English, so nothing is lost in translation. By standing at your side throughout the Italian legal process, we not only pursue justice and fair compensation, but also give you the peace of mind of knowing you have a trusted advocate in Italy
New Business Formation
Personal Injury
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Probate, Property & Residency
Taxes
Translation
Visas & Appeals
A look back at how we got here
From one case to hundreds, from a single office to a global team—our journey is rooted in the trust of the people we serve.
Our Credentials
