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Elaine Hope Witty

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Fees

Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish
  • Yiddish

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I am very passionate about being an immigration attorney. I believe that by helping someone remain in the United States permanenty, the entire course of that... more

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4.9643 star rating 28 reviews
4 star rating

“Very friendly and evaluates cases at a deep level.”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2012-02-01 10 days ago.

Client Review: Elaine is very helpful and patient with my case. She pays attention to details in order to give a better interpreted answer. She definitely offered... more
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5 star rating

“Nice lady, very professional and helpful”

Posted by: a Immigration client, 2011-10-05 4 months ago.

Client Review: I am an international student and a little afraid to work with american attorney. Elaine get rid of my fear, she talk to you like your friend, I feel... more
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Peer Endorsements

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5 endorsements

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Sean Lewis

I endorse this lawyer. Graet immigration attorney: Best Bet in Memphis bar none!

Endorsement from lawyer: Sean Lewis , Nashville (TN), 3 months ago
Claire Denise Nilson

Elaine is a highly knowledgable attorney in the field of immigration law. She is conscientious, articulate, detail-oriented and extremely personable.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Claire Nilson , London (), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Elaine Hope Witty was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1991 07/15/2009
New York Currently registered 1994 05/21/2011
Tennessee Authorized to practice law 2008 04/09/2009
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Adjunct Professor Immigration Law at City University of New York School of Professional Studies 2011–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Yeshiva University Stern College for Women Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1988
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Training in Immigration Law City of New York Human Resources Administration 2007
Mentor Award for the Urban Fellows Program City of New York Department of Administrative Services 2004
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Vice Chair, Immigration Law Section Tennessee Bar Association 2011-present
Chair, Immigration Law Section, Legislative Committee Tennessee Bar Association 2009-present
See all 17 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 9
Answers: 53 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers
13 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Waivers of Inadmissibility: Changing Landscape Tennessee Bar Association publication 2012
Editor-in-Chief American Immigration Lawyers Association New York Chapter Annual Conference 2011
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Temporary Pretected Status (TPS) Temporary Pretected Status (TPS) for Haitians 2010
How to Prepare a Family Based or Employment Based Interview Before USCIS and Abroad with Waivers Federal Bar Association Annual Conference 2010
See all 16 speaking engagements

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