Overview
Practice Areas
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80% Immigration
14 years
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10% Appeals
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5% Corporate / Incorporation
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5% Employment / Labor
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
Jacksonville Office
10752 Deerwood Park, Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Office:
904-536-3556
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Kurzban Kurzban Weinger Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
2650 SW 27th Ave Fl 2
Miami, Florida 33133
Office:
305-444-0060
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Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
2650 S.W. 27th Avenue
Suite 200
Miami, FL 33133
Office:
305-444-0060
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About Me
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Admitted to Practice in the following Jurisdictions:
1. State of Florida, 1998.
2. District of Columbia, 1999.
3. United States Supreme Court,... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Rachel,
2010-02-25
almost 2 years ago.
Client Review:
I titled my review Peace of Mind, because as anyone who has had to deal with an immigartion case can tell you, it it nerve racking and the only thing...
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Peer Endorsements
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Mr. Pratt is a highly experienced immigration attorney affiliated with a top notch law firm who understands complex and technical issues. He is able...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Susan Pai
, Jacksonville (FL), About 1 year ago
He is one of most knowledgeable and competent immigration lawyers in Florida. I endorse him without hesitation.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Anis Saleh
, Coral Gables (FL), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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14 years since John Patrick Pratt was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1998 |
03/05/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Inactive
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1999 |
09/08/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger, Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A.
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2010–present
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Senior Associate Attorney at
Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, P.A.
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2001–2009
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Associate Attorney at
Leaf & Associates, P.A.
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2000–2001
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Associate Attorney at
Montiel Davis & Woodward, P.A.
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1998–2000
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Associate Attorney at
Zyne, Saleeby & Saleh, P.A.
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1997–1998
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See all 5 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Tulane University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1997 |
| Florida State University |
Philosophy |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1994 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Florida Super Lawyer - 2010 |
Super Lawyers Magazine |
2010 |
| Who's Who In American Law |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2010 |
| Who's Who In America |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2010 |
| Best Lawyers In America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2010 |
| Top Lawyers - Immigration and Nationality Law |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2009 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2009 |
| Top Up & Comers - Attorney |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2009 |
| Best Lawyers In America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Who's Who in America |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2009 |
| Top Up and Comers - Attorneys |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2008 |
| AV Peer Review Rated - Preeminent Rating Ethics & Legal Ability |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Best Lawyers in America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2008 |
| Who's Who Legal-Official Research Partner of the Int. Bar Assoc. |
Law Business Research Ltd. |
2008 |
| Florida's Top Lawyers |
Florida Monthly |
2008 |
| Best Lawyers in America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2007 |
| Best Lawyers in America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2006 |
| Board Certification in Immigration & Nationality Law |
The Florida Bar |
2005 |
| Best Lawyers in America - Immigration |
Best Lawyers in America |
2005 |
| Who's Who in American Law |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2005 |
| Who's Who In America |
The Marquis Who'sWho Publication Board |
2002 |
See all 20 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| President |
AILA South Florida Chapter |
2010-present
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| President-Elect |
American Immigration Lawyers Association, S. Fla. Ch. |
2009-2010
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| First Vice President, South Florida Chapter |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2008-2009
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| Member |
The Florida Bar - Immigration & Nationality Law Certification Committee |
2006-2009
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| Second Vice President, South Florida Chapter |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2007-2008
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| Secretary, South Florida Chapter |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2006-2007
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| Board of Directors |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2005-2006
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| A Closer Look at Motions to Reopen and Rescind In Absentia Orders |
Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2008-09 Ed. - AILA |
2009 |
| Update on Relief from Removal: 212(h), 212(i), 237(a)(1)(H), and Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents |
30th Annual Immigration Law Update |
2009 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| A Guide to Handling Immigration Court Cases |
Advanced Interactive Immigration Workshop |
2010 |
| Litigating Applications for Removal Relief: 212(c), Cancellation, 212(h), 212(i), 237(a)(1)(H) Waivers |
31st Annual Immigration Law Update |
2010 |
| Access to Information: FOIA & FBI Request |
AILA National Web Seminar |
2009 |
| Update on Relief from Removal: 212(h), 212(i), 237(a)(1)(H), & Cancellation of Removal |
30th Annual Immigration Law Update |
2009 |
| Motions to Reopen & Reconsider: Strategies that Work |
2009 AILA Annual Immigration Law Update |
2009 |
| Freedom of Information Act Update |
AILA National Web Seminar |
2008 |
| Applying for Relief before the Courts, USCIS, or Consulates |
29th Annual Immigration Law Update |
2008 |
| BIA & Federal Court Update: Strategies for Dealing with Bad Precedent - Business & Enforcement |
28th Annual Immigration Law Update |
2007 |
| I-601 Waiver Workshop: How to Prepare & File Documentation |
2007 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law |
2007 |
| The Road to Naturalization |
AILA Fundamentals Conference |
2005 |
| Naturalization or Derivative Status |
2003 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law |
2003 |
See all 11 speaking engagements
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