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Michael B. Kaplan
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Biography
I am an immigration attorney at Brooks Law, where I represent individuals and families in a wide range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, family-based immigration, and employment-based immigration applications. My work focuses on helping clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system while ensuring they understand their options and feel supported throughout the process.
I became involved in immigration law in an unexpected way. While working in a different area of law, I volunteered on an immigration case and quickly realized that the work was deeply meaningful to me. The experience had such a strong impact that I decided to shift my legal career toward immigration law. I eventually opened my own immigration practice before later joining forces with a larger firm to expand the resources and support available to clients.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of helping individuals and families achieve significant milestones, including lawful permanent residence and U.S. citizenship. Some of the most meaningful cases I have worked on involved clients who waited more than 20 years to obtain their green cards or citizenship, moments that reflect the perseverance and resilience of the people we serve.
At Brooks Law, I also work closely with our team to help the firm stay ahead of changing immigration laws and policies by integrating new developments into the firm’s technology-driven systems and case management processes. I value the collaborative culture of the firm, where every success is the result of teamwork and shared commitment to our clients.
My approach to representing clients is grounded in preparation, transparency, and empathy. Immigration cases are deeply personal, and I believe it is essential to listen carefully, communicate clearly, and guide clients through each step of the process with honesty and respect.
In 2018, I traveled to Dilley, Texas, during the height of the Family Separation crisis, where I worked long days representing detained mothers and children seeking asylum. That experience reinforced my commitment to immigrant advocacy and to the human side of immigration law.
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 9 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 10 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Brooks Law Firm
10 High St, Suite 3, Medford, MA, 02155
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Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Brooks Law Firm
2017 - 2020
Owner, Law Office of Michael B. Kaplan
Associations
2018 - Present
American Immigration Lawyer AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Norfolk County Bar Association
2016 - Present
Boston Bar Association
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Bar Association
2016 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2016 - Present
American Bar Association
Education
2015
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2013
Annual Review of Banking and Financial Law
Playing With Fire: The Cyprus Banking Crisis
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
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