ABOUT US
Lima Goulart & Lagonegro was born from the convergence of different professional trajectories, but guided by the same conviction: that criminal law requires rigorous technical preparation, strategic vision and individualized attention to the particularities of each case.
The union between Douglas Lima Goulart and Rinaldo Lagonegro was the starting point for the construction of a firm that combines energy and eloquence with the solidity of a traditional legal background. On the one hand, the firm and communicative performance of someone who transformed challenges into a leading role in the capital's legal scene. On the other, the meticulous structuring of someone who imbues consistency, institutional clarity and precise articulation.
Initially located in the Liberdade neighborhood, the firm consolidated its presence on Avenida Paulista — a symbolic milestone in its institutional maturity and the expansion of the team. With the incorporation of Gabriel and Beatriz into the partnership, the firm gained even more technical depth and strategic cohesion. This collaborative formation supports a careful, strategic criminal practice committed to concrete results.
"Lima Goulart & Lagonegro was born from the union of different trajectories, but guided by the same principle: criminal law with real attention to the particularities of each case." - Douglas Goulart
At Lima Goulart & Lagonegro, each case is handled with meticulous attention, tailored strategy and direct monitoring by the partners. We do not use standardized models or outsource crucial decisions. Each procedural document is constructed from scratch, with refined technical language, adapted to the client's profile and the complexity of the case.
Our work is marked by absolute confidentiality, solid legal basis and constant internal alignment. We value qualified listening and dialogue with our clients, ensuring continuous and transparent communication throughout the entire process.
Our commitment is to legal excellence — expressed not only in the final result, but also in the way each stage of the defense is planned and executed. Strategy, ethics and presence define our way of practicing law.New Paragraph
OUR VISION
For us, criminal law requires more than legal knowledge. It requires qualified listening, accurate reading of context, technical mastery and, above all, a real commitment to the client — not just to the process.
Our work is artisanal: each procedural document is constructed from scratch, with strategic language and a tailored approach. We reject ready-made formulas. We work with full attention to detail, tactical planning and well-founded decisions, always respecting the uniqueness of each case.
We believe that the relationship between lawyers and clients should be close, transparent and based on mutual trust. Therefore, cases are handled directly by the partners, with constant communication, active listening and total confidentiality. Each defense is a joint effort — and every detail matters.
That is why we have structured our partnership based on complementarity: we are four partners with different backgrounds, diverse experiences and a common vision of law — technical, strategic and ethical.
Douglas Lima Goulart acts with communicative strength, refined reading of the scene and a firm presence in oral arguments and trial sessions.
Rinaldo Lagonegro combines institutional articulation, legal clarity and strategic leadership in formal dialogues and highly demanding environments.
Wesley Gabriel Passos brings agility, presence and constant attention to the procedural routine, ensuring fluidity in the handling of cases.
Beatriz Ferruzzi Sacchetin brings technical depth and argumentative rigor, supported by solid academic training and a critical eye in the preparation of theses.
This plurality of profiles underpins the solidity of our work: we are different from each other, but absolutely aligned in our commitment to criminal law practice with care, method and responsibility. We work on sensitive cases, including those with major repercussions, with the same dedication that guides all our cases: legal excellence and professional integrity.
Timeline
1991
Our Inspirations
Before the foundation, Douglas and Rinaldo had already followed different paths in criminal law, with practices marked by practical energy and solid legal training, respectively. The individual experience of each was essential for the meeting of visions that would follow.
2005
First Office
Lima Goulart & Lagonegro was founded in the Liberdade neighborhood, with the aim of offering artisanal, strategic criminal law services committed to the uniqueness of each case — combining technical preparation and genuine attention to the client.
2020
Paulista Avenue
The move to Avenida Paulista marked the institutional maturity and definitive presence in the strategic criminal law scene in São Paulo. A new cycle of growth had begun.
2024
New Members
With the growth of the operation and the consolidation of the value proposition, Gabriel and Beatriz became part of the partnership. The team became stronger with even greater technical depth, agility and legal refinement.
2025
Reference
Today, the firm is a reference in handling sensitive and highly complex cases, including those with public repercussions. We have maintained the same essence since the beginning: technical performance, tailored strategy and constant presence of the partners in each case.