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Buying Property in Italy as an American: Legal Guide (2026)

By Coco Ruggeri,

August 21, 2026

Real Estate & Taxes

Yes, Americans can buy property in Italy. A US–Italy lawyer walks you through every step (offer, due diligence, notary deed and after) in plain English.
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Italy’s Supreme Court Resolves the Minor Issue

By Coco Ruggeri,

July 26, 2026

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Italy's Supreme Court (Sezioni Unite, Decision 24045/2026) has definitively resolved the Minor Issue for citizenship by descent. What it means.
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Italian Citizenship Law Referred to EU Court of Justice

By Coco Ruggeri,

July 22, 2026

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Italy's Constitutional Court referred the 2025 citizenship law to the CJEU. What it means for jure sanguinis applicants. An Italian law firm explains.
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Divide et Impera: The Strategic Mistake That May Have Strengthened the New Citizenship Law Constitutional Court hearing of June 9, 2026

By Coco Ruggeri,

June 7, 2026

Citizenship Law

A reflection after the June 9, 2026 Constitutional Court hearing on how litigation strategy, not only the merits, shaped where the case stands.
Read Post...: Divide et Impera: The Strategic Mistake That May Have Strengthened the New Citizenship Law Constitutional Court hearing of June 9, 2026
Italian Citizenship After the 2025 Reform: Is the Door Really Closed? Advanced legal strategy

By Coco Ruggeri,

May 5, 2026

Citizenship Law

An overview of Italian citizenship after the 2025 reform, the questions still under review and why each citizenship case needs individual analysis.
Read Post...: Italian Citizenship After the 2025 Reform: Is the Door Really Closed? Advanced legal strategy
Constitutional Court full decision Translated EN Judgment n. 63/2026 - Hearing March 11, 2026 –

By Coco Ruggeri,

April 29, 2026

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

The complete English translation of Italian Constitutional Court Judgment No. 63/2026, decided March 11, 2026, on Article 3 bis of Law 91/1992.
Read Post...: Constitutional Court full decision Translated EN Judgment n. 63/2026 - Hearing March 11, 2026 –
Last news: Minor issue Supreme Court hearing April 14, 2026

By Coco Ruggeri,

April 14, 2026

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Our note on the Italian Supreme Court hearing of April 14, 2026 on citizenship by descent, the scope of review, and the minor issue.
Read Post...: Last news: Minor issue Supreme Court hearing April 14, 2026
Italian Citizenship Litigation: Constitutional Challenge to Decree-Law No. 36/2025 and Conversion Law No. 74/2025 Sharing a Legal Brief to Defend Civil Rights in Italian Citizenship by Descent Cases

By Coco Ruggeri,

March 20, 2026

Citizenship Law

Sharing a legal brief setting out the constitutional questions raised by Decree Law 36/2025 and conversion Law 74/2025, for general information.
Read Post...: Italian Citizenship Litigation: Constitutional Challenge to Decree-Law No. 36/2025 and Conversion Law No. 74/2025 Sharing a Legal Brief to Defend Civil Rights in Italian Citizenship by Descent Cases
Update Constitutional Court Regarding Decree-Law No. 36/2025 - Turin Court question - Press statement Constitutional Court

By Coco Ruggeri,

March 11, 2026

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Press statement and update on the Turin court question before the Constitutional Court concerning Decree-Law 36/2025 and Italian citizenship.
Read Post...: Update Constitutional Court Regarding Decree-Law No. 36/2025 - Turin Court question - Press statement Constitutional Court
What Is the “Minor Issue” in Italian Citizenship by Descent?

By Coco Ruggeri,

February 10, 2026

Citizenship Law

A plain English explanation of the minor issue in Italian citizenship by descent, where the restrictive reading came from, and where it stands.
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March 22–23, 2026, Referendum in Italy What AIRE-Registered Citizens in the U.S. and the Americas Need to Know

By Coco Ruggeri,

January 14, 2026

Italians Abroad

How AIRE registered Italian citizens in the US and the Americas can vote by mail in the confirmative constitutional referendum of March 2026.
Read Post...: March 22–23, 2026, Referendum in Italy What AIRE-Registered Citizens in the U.S. and the Americas Need to Know
Dr. Francesco Coco Scholarship Supporting Young Legal Minds in Criminal Law

By Coco Ruggeri,

December 10, 2025

Firm News & Insights

Coco Ruggeri & Associates supports the Dr. Francesco Coco Scholarship for Sardinian law graduates writing in criminal law and criminal procedure.
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Property Tax (IMU) Exemption for Italians Abroad First step for a New Law for now Approved by the Chamber of Deputies

By Coco Ruggeri,

December 4, 2025

Real Estate & Taxes

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the Ricciardi Law, a tiered IMU and TARI reduction for AIRE registered owners in smaller Italian municipalities.
Read Post...: Property Tax (IMU) Exemption for Italians Abroad First step for a New Law for now Approved by the Chamber of Deputies
A SECOND GLIMPSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL SCRUTINY ON DECREE - LAW 36/2025 Court of Mantua

By Coco Ruggeri,

November 2, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

On October 23, 2025 the Court of Mantua referred Article 3 bis of Law 91/1992 to the Constitutional Court. General information on the case behind it.
Read Post...: A SECOND GLIMPSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL SCRUTINY ON DECREE - LAW 36/2025 Court of Mantua
Constitutional Court - Ruling n.142/2025 translated

By Coco Ruggeri,

October 22, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

English translation of Italian Constitutional Court Ruling no. 142/2025, with context for readers following Italian citizenship law developments.
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Minor issue news Supreme Court hearing January 13, 2026 - Postponed –

By Coco Ruggeri,

October 14, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Update on the postponed January 13, 2026 Italian Supreme Court hearing concerning the minor issue in citizenship by descent matters before Italian courts.
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Italian Passport - US Passport - How to use them - Quick Guide for U.S. – Italy Travel

By Coco Ruggeri,

September 6, 2025

Italians Abroad

A short practical guide for dual citizens on which passport to present at check in, security, boarding and immigration between the US and Italy.
Read Post...: Italian Passport - US Passport - How to use them - Quick Guide for U.S. – Italy Travel
Outcome of the June 24 Hearing Before the Italian Constitutional Court: No Retroactive Limits on Citizenship by Descent before the reform

By Coco Ruggeri,

August 7, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

The Constitutional Court's June 24, 2025 decision on citizenship by descent before the reform, and what it says about the so called effective link.
Read Post...: Outcome of the June 24 Hearing Before the Italian Constitutional Court: No Retroactive Limits on Citizenship by Descent before the reform
Update - Italian Supreme Court Refers the “Minor Issue” to the United Sections: A Turning Point in Citizenship Law

By Coco Ruggeri,

July 19, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Update on the Italian Supreme Court referral of the minor issue to the United Sections and its relevance to citizenship by descent cases in Italy.
Read Post...: Update - Italian Supreme Court Refers the “Minor Issue” to the United Sections: A Turning Point in Citizenship Law
A First Glimpse of Constitutional Scrutiny on Decree-Law 36/2025

By Coco Ruggeri,

June 28, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

A constitutional challenge emerges from the Court of Turin, questioning the legality of Decree-Law 36/2025.
Read Post...: A First Glimpse of Constitutional Scrutiny on Decree-Law 36/2025
Constitutional Court Hearing Set for June 24, 2025

By Coco Ruggeri,

June 15, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

Background on the June 24, 2025 Constitutional Court hearing on judicial recognition of Italian citizenship by descent, and what is at stake.
Read Post...: Constitutional Court Hearing Set for June 24, 2025
Circular No. 26185 (May 28, 2025) - English Translation Italian Ministry of the Interior

By Coco Ruggeri,

June 1, 2025

Citizenship Law

English translation of Italy’s Ministry of the Interior Circular No. 26185 (May 28, 2025) on citizenship procedures.
Read Post...: Circular No. 26185 (May 28, 2025) - English Translation Italian Ministry of the Interior
Blood Is Not Water DL 36/2025 and Italian Citizenship: Legal Challenges and the Role of Judicial Action

By Coco Ruggeri,

May 22, 2025

Citizenship Law

General information on the constitutional questions raised by Decree Law 36/2025, and on why judicial proceedings have become the more usual route.
Read Post...: Blood Is Not Water DL 36/2025 and Italian Citizenship: Legal Challenges and the Role of Judicial Action
Italian Supreme Court “Minor Issue” Hearing

By Coco Ruggeri,

March 31, 2025

Citizenship Law · Court Updates

A first hand account of the April 1, 2025 Italian Supreme Court hearing on the minor issue, and the supporting position taken by the Advocate General.
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Decreto Legge 36/2025 Legal Impact and Our Response

By Coco Ruggeri,

March 31, 2025

Citizenship Law

What Decree Law 36/2025 changes for Italian citizenship by descent, the 60 day conversion window, and how our firm is approaching pending cases.
Read Post...: Decreto Legge 36/2025 Legal Impact and Our Response

What our customers say

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Coco Ruggeri & Associates – Italian Attorneys

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José Maidana

4 days ago

John Petrini Jr

1 week ago

Thank you so much for your dedication and perseverance in getting us and our whole family our Italian citizenships! It was a long process but you prevailed! I cannot express more praise for the help you’ve given us. Thank you.

Cynthia Petrini

2 weeks ago

Working with Coco Ruggeri has been a wonderful and seamless experience. Communication during the process of obtaining Italian Citizenship for my husband has been wonderful. Always clear what documentation was needed. Always keeping abreast of the latest information in Italy concerning citizenship for those abroad. Loved working with Adriana Coco Ruggeri, Office Assistant Priscilla, and other team members. Thank you.

Ross Nisi

Good so far

seaairland express

3 weeks ago

Jerusalem Walker

1 month ago

We are now Italian citizens!! We couldn’t be more pleased with Coco Ruggeri & Associates. Their work was precise and thorough, and the staff was professional, conscientious, and patient as they supported us throughout the process. I highly recommend their firm if you are exploring the possibility of obtaining Italian citizenship. Grazie mille!

Lauren Thompson

2 months ago

We had a complex case with minors, spelling name errors for my relatives, poorly drafted birth/death certificates etc and still got GRANTED citizenship just this week. There is no way I could have done this on my own. Thank you team!

Riccardo Caruso

My company needed legal counsel for a high-value real estate transaction and wanted an attorney with the experience to protect our interests. Attorney Ruggeri was exceptionally thorough, identified issues that could have become costly, and provided practical, strategic advice throughout the process. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and responsiveness gave me complete confidence from start to finish. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced real estate attorney.

CJ Basile

I am very happy with my experience with this firm. Ms. Ruggeri and her entire team have been very professional and skilled throughout the process. I wholeheartedly recommend that you work with this firm. They communicate well and they are very good at what they do. A+++

Michael Cotrone

3 months ago

★★★★★

Working with Attorney Adriana Maria Ruggeri and her team was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. My Italian citizenship case was not a simple one — a complicated pre-1948 maternal line that many firms won’t even take on — and Coco handled it with a level of skill, confidence, and expertise that put me at ease the entire way.

She and her team clearly know this area of law inside and out. Every step was handled with care, and Elena kept communication warm, responsive, and clear throughout. They made a genuinely complex process feel manageable, and I always knew I was in good hands.

The result was everything I hoped for — I was declared an Italian citizen from birth. I’m deeply grateful for their dedication and expertise, and I recommend Coco Ruggeri and her team without hesitation. Truly amazing to work with.

Vince Putiri

The road that one must take to become an Italian citizen is a long one filled with many obstacles and detours. I was not sure that I would ever become an Italian citizen. The changes in the citizenship laws and several adverse court decisions gave me ample cause for concern. However, despite all of this, my dream of becoming an Italian citizen recently became a reality.

I contracted to have the law firm of Coco Ruggeri and Associates represent me four (4) years ago in my quest for Italian citizenship. I am convinced that without the advice, knowledge of the law, help and caring support of Avv. Ruggeri and her excellent staff, this would not have happened. Avv. Ruggeri brilliantly navigated the changes in the laws and steered my application for citizenship in the right direction. Her staff was there every day to answer my questions, pass on advice and sometimes just to offer encouragement. The law firm shared my goal to become a citizen and worked very hard for me to become one.

The process of becoming an Italian citizen is not one to be tried alone. The best chance to obtain a favorable outcome is to have professional help from a law firm with the tradition and expertise in the law to help you. It is with that in mind that I recommend the law firm of Coco Ruggeri and Associates without reservation to anyone who seeks their Italian citizenship.

Michele Bertolone

The process to request Italian citizenship seemed overwhelming when we started. It is impossible for me to overstate the relief and gratitude our family has for the expert, diligent, and efficient services of Avvocato Ruggeri and her outstanding team.

Superior knowledge of the law and especially the legal process

More than just law knowledge, Avvocato Ruggeri proactively tracks real time changes to Italian law and legal interpretation, both at the national and provincial level. Such changes significantly impacted the trajectory of our citizenship application, requiring us to adjust strategies at least twice. Without Ruggeri’s careful attention and strategic thinking, I can imagine giving up at several junctures. Instead, Ruggeri’s experience and attention to detail gave us confidence that we would get through the process.

Experienced and organized team that was easy and efficient to work with

For my family, the particulars of the citizenship application required many dozens of details related to documents, translations, certifications, and other communications. Avvocato Ruggeri’s team of professionals patiently explained what was needed, provided every possible assistance, and efficiently tracked each requirement minimizing the need for my time and attention.

In conclusion, our family entirely recommends Avvocato Ruggeri and her team. Our gratitude for their expertise, efforts, and kindness will continue long after the arrival of our Italian passports.

Samantha Camerino

4 months ago

Highly recommend Coco Ruggeri & Associates. Adriana and her team have done an incredible job and have been successful in my case. They have been diligent, communicative, and an overall pleasure to work with. They walked me through each step and will be available to help me through the transition. I am incredibly grateful for their hard work with my case.

Syndy Sweeney

5 months ago

I do not normally leave reviews but when a long-held dream of Italian citizenship becomes reality, it’s important to credit the amazing women that made it happen! From the moment I filled out the questionnaire in 2022 and with every milestone (or at times, obstacle), Avvocato Adriana Coco Ruggeri, Elena, and Celeste always kept me informed, gave me clear instructions, and answered my questions with honesty, integrity, and compassion.

Coco Ruggeri was the first law firm I researched so I did my due diligence and checked out a few other lawyers but none of them felt right. I went with my gut and I’m glad I did. I’m so grateful for this team and this journey! Grazie di cuore!

Christine Corrao

8 months ago

When I first began my Italian citizenship journey, there were very few reviews available online, which made the decision feel like a leap of faith. Now that my process is complete, I wanted to share my experience to help encourage others who may be considering the same path. Coco Ruggeri & Associates – Italian Attorneys were truly exceptional from start to finish. They were consistently responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly diligent throughout a process that ultimately took five years from my first email to the final decision. As anyone who has pursued Italian citizenship knows, this is not a quick or linear journey—it comes with plenty of twists and turns. In my case, the law changed twice during the process, and each time, Coco Ruggeri & Associates were already working proactively to adjust our case strategy and keep things moving forward. What I appreciated most was their transparency and professionalism. They were very clear and upfront about costs, never added surprise fees, and maintained impeccable records that I could access at any time through a shared Dropbox. I always knew exactly where things stood. This process requires patience, trust, and expert guidance—and I’m deeply grateful to have had Coco Ruggeri & Associates by my side the entire way. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone pursuing Italian citizenship.