Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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German
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Italian
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Korean
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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About Me
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John Nechman is a partner in the Houston, Texas law office of Katine and Nechman L.L.P., where he focuses on immigration law. He is also an adjunct professor... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2011-10-28
4 months ago.
Client Review:
One of the main reasons I hired Mr. Nechman and his firm was because of the wonderful reviews of him on this website. Sadly, my experience in dealing...
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Posted by:
sylvia,
2011-03-30
11 months ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Nechman was there for me and my family during a very difficult time. He is trustworthy, honest and caring. Mr Nechman knows what he is doing...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. He has commitment to his clients, to the profession, and to the larger community in which he practices. He is a skilled and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Angelina Zinn
, Houston (TX), 5 months ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. John is very experienced in immigration law, and really advocates for his clients.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Sara Coane
, Houston (TX), About 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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13 years since John Arthur Nechman was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Texas |
Eligible To Practice In Texas
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1999 |
03/09/2011 |
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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Adjunct Professor at
University of Houston Law Center
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2009–present
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Partner and Attorney at Law at
Katine & Nechman L.L.P.
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2008–present
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Adjunct Professor at
South Texas College of Law
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2003–present
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ESL Instructor at
Houston Community College
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1995–2005
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| South Texas College Of Law |
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) |
law |
1995 |
| University of Texas System, Austin |
International Business |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1988 |
| Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México |
Latin Art/Literature |
Associate Degree |
1984 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Judge Normal Black Award |
State Bar of Texas |
2007 |
| Statue of Liberty Award |
Outsmart Magazine |
2007 |
| Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2005 |
| John Walzel Political Equality Award |
Human Rights Campaign |
2005 |
| Award for Excellence in Advocacy |
Stonewall Law Association Greater Houston |
2004 |
| Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star |
Texas Monthly Magazine |
2004 |
| Unsung Hero/Heroine Award |
Houston Community College |
2003 |
| Award of Excellence |
Ballet Fiesta Mexicana |
2003 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
National Immigration Justice Center |
2009-present
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| Member |
Asia Society of Houston |
2007-present
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| Member |
Asian American Bar Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston |
2007-present
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| Co-Chairman |
International Financial Management Association |
2007-present
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| Member |
National Hispanic Professionals Organization |
2007-present
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| Member |
Organization of Chinese Americans |
2007-present
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| Member |
World Affairs Council of Houston |
2007-present
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| Member |
Houston Latino HIV Task Force |
2004-present
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| Member |
International Lesbian and Gay Law Association |
2004-present
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| Delegate |
Blueprint Houston |
2003-present
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| Delegate |
International Lesbian and Gay Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
Lesbian and Gay Law Association of New York |
2003-present
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| Member |
Amnesty International |
2002-present
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| Member |
Dallas Gay and Lesbian Bar Association |
2002-present
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| Cooperating Attorney |
International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission |
2002-present
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| Cooperating Attorney |
Lambda Legal |
2002-present
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| Cooperating Attorney |
National Center for Lesbian Rights |
2002-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas, Hispanic Issues Section |
2002-present
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| Member |
Texas Pro Bono College |
2002-present
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| Member |
State Bar of Texas, Asian-Pacific Interest Section |
2001-present
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| Member |
Texas State Bar College |
2001-present
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| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
2000-present
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| Member |
Houston Bar Association |
2000-present
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| Chair and Member |
State Bar of Texas, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Issues Section |
2000-present
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| Member |
Hispanic Bar Association |
1997-present
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| President and Member |
Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston |
1996-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1995-present
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| Board Member |
Federation of Gay Games International Advisory Board |
2004-2007
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| Co-Chair and Board Member |
Immigration Equality |
2002-2006
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| Board Member and Legal Counsel |
Ballet Fiesta Mexicana |
2001-2004
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| Co-chair and Board Member |
National Lesbian and Gay Law Association |
2000-2004
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| Member |
Ryan White Planning Council |
2001-2003
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Portfolio
Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues |
Radio Appearance |
2009 |
| Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues |
Radio Appearance |
2009 |
| Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues |
Radio Appearance |
2008 |
| Guest Speaker on Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues |
Radio Appearance |
2008 |
| "Love Knows no Borders" |
Symposium on GLBT Immigration Issues |
2002 |
| "The ICC and the International War Tribunals" |
International War Tribunals Symposium |
2002 |
| Keynote Speaker, Freedom and Equality |
Embrace, A Celebration of Freedom and Equality |
2002 |
| "How Globalization affects GLBT Rights" |
Brown Symposium |
2002 |
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