Haywood Martin Wise

I first heard of Mr. Wise through U.S. Embassy affiliated personnel who stated many U.S. citizens living in Paris had been happy with his services. While he was unable to take on the first case I had proposed, as it was already being handled by another lawyer, he provided valuable counsel over the p...hone, superior to that I had been receiving, and refused payment for this. Years later, I had the opportunity to hire his expertise for another concern. Again, he was extremely prompt and available by phone, even more so than by email. His ready availability to arrange prompt meetings in person was also a welcome change from usual local attorney practices. I very much appreciated his direct, no-nonsense and hard-hitting approach to my case, and evident willingness and openness to obtain further advice from his colleagues, using a team approach for problem solving. A very open, and characteristic, New York attitude, available in Paris.

I had a great deal of trouble trying to attain a Long Stay Visa in Paris, France. I had done everything I could to apply for the visa and followed all instructions but never heard back from the Consulate. After spending hours upon hours over the phone to reach them I could not seem to get in touch wi...th any one or find any information other than what’s listed on the website to further the progress. After months had gone by, I was not contacted back so I emailed Mr. Haywood Wise who answered all my questions and gave me free consultation. We set up a meeting relatively soon after which clarified the dozens of questions and problems I had. After doing so, we simplified what needed to be done. Mr. Haywood Wise gave me insight and information which I then used to finally attain a Long Stay Visa. I am so thankful I had contacted Mr. Haywood Wise as he gave me progress and assisted me to further receive a visa. I highly recommend Mr. Haywood Wise as he is beyond outstanding, brilliant and, at the utmost level of professional.

Mr. Wise represented my daughter in a visa situation. Prior to hiring him, she had tried unsuccessfully, over a long period of time, to resolve her situation without legal counsel. From the first time she met with Mr. Wise, she had a renewed sense of hope. He provided a clear plan, and followed ...through on every step, advising, preparing documents, translating, etc. He explained things fully and always treated her with respect. Her visa situation has been successfully resolved. Working with Mr. Wise was a positive experience, and our whole family is grateful. I am a retired attorney myself, and I am particularly appreciative of the importance of professional and compassionate legal service.

I contacted Mr. Wise regarding filing a petition for my French Nationality after having my original (personally done) petition refused. He charged a very fair fee for his services, told me exactly what documents I needed to gather up for him, and provided me a couple of documents to sign. Once I sent... the requested documents to him, he had all of my documents professionally translated into French for me, wrote a rather long and detailed letter/document to accompany my Petition, and had the entire file personally delivered to the court (providing me evidence of delivery). Every time I received correspondence from the French Consulate, I sent a copy to Mr. Wise and he handled whatever needed to be done, requesting any additional documents from me as necessary. When I requested that he send some additional documents I had decided were important months later, he also sent those in for me accompanied by a letter he wrote. All in all, I really didn't have to do anything except for give Mr. Wise the documents he asked of me, and give him correspondence. I received my French Nationality without issue, and am very happy with the experience as a whole.