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About Me
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Attorney Sylvia M. Montan possesses over 16 years of experience practicing in the area of U.S. immigration law, managing immigration matters for Fortune 500... more
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Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Immigration client,
2010-08-13
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I recently retained Ms. Montan to assist me in my application for US Naturalization/Citizenship. The case had some complications as I had spent a...
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Posted by:
a Immigration client,
2009-10-22
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Our company recently retained Ms. Montan at the recommendation of a colleague and former client of hers. She successfully processed work visas for...
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Peer Endorsements
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Sylvia is one of the best immigration attorneys in NYC! And she is current with the law, diligent and represents her clients zealously. She is...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Roxanne Levine
, New York (NY), 29 days ago
Sylvia and I were colleagues at the same firm for almost 8 years. She is attentive, kind, and scrupulously ethical.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Karin Wolman
, New York (NY), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Sylvia M. Montan was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| New York |
Currently registered
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1995 |
05/21/2011 |
| New Jersey |
License Revoked
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1994 |
08/26/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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Duration |
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Managing Partner/President at
Law Office of Sylvia M. Montan, PLLC
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2009–present
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Senior Associate at
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, L.L.P.
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2007–2008
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Senior Associate at
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C.
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1999–2007
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Associate at
Law Offices of Joseph A. Sena, Jr.
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1995–1999
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Education
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Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Syracuse University College of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Fordham University |
Political Science & Philosophy |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1990 |
| Tulane University Law School |
Summer Abroad Program (1992) |
European Legal Studies, Paris, France |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Journal of International Law and Commerce Award |
Syracuse University College of Law |
1994 |
| L.F.E. Goldie Memorial Award |
Syracuse University |
1994 |
| Journal of International Law and Commerce Symposium Editor |
Syracuse University |
1994 |
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Associations
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| Co-Chair, Social Committee |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) |
2011-present
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| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2000-present
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United States Supreme Court Bar (Admitted 4/1999) |
1999-present
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| Member, Corporate Practice Committee |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter) |
2006-2011
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Portfolio
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Speaking Engagements
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Conference |
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| Issues with NIV and IV Consular Processing |
AILA New York Chapter Monthly Meeting |
2012 |
| Day Coordinator-Family Track II |
AILA 2010 Annual Conference |
2010 |
| Business Visas 101 |
Business Visas 101- AILA New York Chapter |
2008 |
| Business Visas 101 |
Business Visas 101 - AILA New York Chapter |
2007 |
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