Joseph M. Tapper

Joseph M. Tapper

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Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 59 years

Immigration Lawyer at Bloomfield, CT
Practice Areas: Immigration

Three Regency Drive, Bloomfield, CT

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Provides Legal services in all matters pertaining to both permanent and temporary Immigration matters; including family, employment and investor based green cards; Political Asylum and refugee matters; temporary work visas such has E, H, L, O & P; complex Citizenship and Nationalituy matters; all aspects of Deportaion and Removal Defense.

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 59 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1966

Permanent Retirement

No misconduct found

Location

Clayman, Tapper & Baram, LLC

Three Regency Drive, Bloomfield, CT, 06002

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Joseph M. Tapper's Reviews

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Posted by Luciana | August 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer for Difficult Cases

My husband and I contacted Joe Tapper for the permanent residency (green card). He oriented us on the best strategy as a family and based on our professional background. He prepared a robust application for the national interest waiver and he sorted the 2-years residency requirement that mandated us ...to go back to our country. We obtained the permanent residency after only 4 years in the US. Joe also guided us through the process regarding changes in visa status and work permits in the meantime. We will definitely work with him again in the future.

Posted by Stella | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

My fiance immigration issue

Atty, Tapper is a man of noble character with a heart of gold. He is very understanding, and eloquent on immigration cases. He handled our case with so much dedication, expertise, experience and knowledge. He was there all the way, and treated like he knows exactly what I'm going through. Tapper is a... man after my heart, I will recommend him to anyone with immigration issue, he is the best. Thanks to him, my fiance is here and we are happily married now.

Posted by Eugenia | June 10, 2014 | Immigration

Life Changing Experience

Let me Express my Gratitud to God and Mr Joseph M Tapper. My case was impossible for a lot of attorneys that I consulted but when I meet Mr Tapper, I was sure that he was the person to get the job done. Thanks to his knowledge and perseverance, I became a citizen of the United States of America this... year. Mr. Tapper is an excellent attorney, and I strongly recommend his services. Thank you for changing my life.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2014 | Immigration

I just received my green card with the help of Attorney Tapper and his team!

Mr. Tapper and his team helped me obtain my green card. I applied for a green card through VAWA which turned into an extremely complicated and prolonged process. All in all, my process took 3 years and there were times that I became very frustrated with the slow process. Nonetheless Joe always ass...ured me with his sage advice which are based on his vast knowledge of the immigration law and his extensive experience in this field. I would highly recommend Joe and his team for anybody who is caught in the convoluted immigration legal system. Joe will offer you the best possible legal advice and will be a steadfast presence throughout the entire procedure.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2013 | Immigration

I Trust Att. Tapper

I would like to say a big "thank you" to Att. Tapper and his team for helping my family. My relationship with Att. Tapper goes back 10 years to the year of 2003 when he helped me with my I-360 case, and later my Permanent Residency. This was a difficult and unusual case, however, Att. Tapper made c...ertain that all my paperwork was in order. Nine years later I needed to help my Mom get her Permanent Residency after she was denied a non-immigrant visa twice. I now live across the country, over a thousand miles away from CT, but I chose to ask Att. Tapper to take on my Mom's case. He handled her case over the phone and by email. His team and him were always there for me answering my countless questions, listening to my concerns and making sure everything went smooth first with the USCIS, the National Visa Center, and later, the US Embassy abroad. I am getting ready to start my Father's immigrant visa paperwork. I am contacting Att. Tapper again to handle his case. Thank you again Att. Tapper for all you have done for my whole family!

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Joseph M. Tapper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Gans

Immigration lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joe thinks out of box, fiercely represents his clients using his vast knowledge of Immigration law and his many years of distinguished experience."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Law Firm, Best Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Listed in "Super Lawyers", NY Magazine

2016

Best Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2015

Best Lawyers, New York Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers in Tri-State Area, New York Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2005

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2004

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2003

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2002

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2001

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

2000

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

1999

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

1998

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc

1980

Man of the Year--West Indian Community of Hartford, New Testament Church of God

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Baram Tapper and Gans

Associations

1974 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Connecticut Chapter

Founding Member

2008 - 2010

Connecticut Bar Association

Committee on Immigration Law

1975 - 1976

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Connecticut Chapter

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of A.D. (name is confidential)

Reversed and remanded

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Education

1966

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

Franklin and Marshall College

AB

Speaking Engagements

2009

Connecticut Probate Judge Assembly

International Adoptions

2008

Conference on Geography

Immigration and Latin Americans-Legal Considerations

2008

Annual Meeting of Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut

Overview of Employment Based Immigration

1991

Annual Conference

Green Cards for Citizens from Emerging Nations

N/A

American immigration Lawyers Association, Connecticut Chapter

Various CLE topics on Immigration Law

Publications

2009

Bloomfield Connecticut Journal Good Time to Hire Foreign Workers

2008

Hartford Business Journal Time to Get Serious on Immigration Reform

2008

Connecticut Law Tribune A Down Payment Toward a Green Card

2000

Hartford Courant The Decision to Return Elian Gonzales to Cuba

1991

American Immigration and Nationality Association (AILA), Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook Conversion of L-1A to Green Cards for Aliens from Emerging Nations

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