Anita Gurnani

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Anita Gurnani

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119 reviews
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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 38 years

Immigration Lawyer at Edison, NJ
Practice Areas: Immigration

101 State Hwy 27 at Evergreen Rd, Suite A, Edison, NJ

About Anita

Biography

Serving The Immigration Needs Of Individuals, Families, And Businesses Since 1991.

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Awards

Client's Choice
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2024 2021 2020
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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Gurnani & Gurnani

101 State Hwy 27 at Evergreen Rd, Suite A, Edison, NJ, 08820

gurnanilaw.net

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Anita Gurnani's Reviews

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Posted by Harry | February 04, 2015

Excellent, trustworthy attorney!

Mrs. Anita Gurnani has helped us a lot. My mother was alone in the U.S. My mother was able to process her employment based permanent residency application with the help of Mrs. Gurnani. My mother also sought the help of Mrs. Gurnani in processing the permanent residency applications for me and for m...y dad. My father and I were able to come to America and be united with my mother after years of being separated from her. All the credit goes to Mrs. Gurnani and her law firm for helping us in every step of the process. Her team has also been very helpful to us. Mrs. Gurnani is currently helping us to process the immigrant visa applications for my brother and sister. I am sharing this experience so anyone who is looking for an immigration attorney will be guided to choose a good lawyer. Don’t waste your time and money with others. Mrs. Gurnani is the best!

Posted by Amit | January 08, 2015

Excellent Immigration Attorney!

I have known Mrs. Gurnani professionally for many years and I have maintained my confidence in her exceptional commitment to the law and to her clients. The strength of her background and experience in immigration law is evident in the way she handled and continues to handle all my cases. Mrs. Anita ...Gurnani had represented me in my application for naturalization as well as in petition of my wife’s green card. She helped us to well prepared with documents in advance, and preparing for the interview. She was very much accessible to answer all our questions and to address our concerns. I trusted in her legal acumen to take us through the process seamlessly. For my family, we have found a reliable, trustworthy, and excellent lawyer in Mrs. Anita Gurnani!. Her staff at Gurnani & Gurnnai Attorney at Law (Edison, NJ) is very professional and prompt at services as well. I have great confidence in recommending Mrs. Anita Gurnani to those who are seeking immigration law services.

Posted by Bhaskar | January 06, 2015

Dedicated and Knowledgeable Attorney!

Dedicated and Knowledgeable Attorney! Anita Gurnani first represented me 4 years ago in my green card application. She painstakingly prepared and filed my application which was approved expeditiously. Most recently Mrs. Gurnani represented me in my application for naturalization. Working with M...rs. Gurnani on these cases has been a wonderful experience. She is a very caring and dedicated immigration attorney who prepares the paperwork with attention to detail. She was always very responsive, updated me regularly and provided me with prompt, topnotch service. A very positive experience. I would strongly recommend Gurnani & Gurnani Law Firm to all my friends and relatives.

Posted by Hk | December 31, 2014

Excellent Immigration Attorney

Excellent Immigration Attorney! Anita Gurnani and her staff provided my wife and me with excellent service and we highly recommend her law firm. She was recommended to us by my father-in-law who had used her services in the past and had been very pleased. I was overseas and married a U.S. citi...zen We engaged Mrs. Gurnani to assist us in filing paperwork so that I could immigrate to the U.S. to join my U.S. citizen wife. The entire process was handled very smoothly and my case was approved in the first instance without any delays. Mrs. Gurnani is hardworking, dedicated and cares for her clients and is very proficient. She patiently guided us through each step of the process. I recommend her and her law firm wholeheartedly.

Posted by Arvind | December 29, 2014

Excellent Attorney!!

Anita Gurnani has been my immigration attorney for several years. Her knowledge and experience in both family based and employment based immigration has been especially helpful to me. I run a small business and Anita has assisted me in immigration matters for my employees. Additionally, she has as...sisted me in several family based filings. I have a large family and have referred them and my friends to her. Each one of them has been very satisfied with her services. Over the years, I have seen that Mrs. Gurnani takes the time to listen to her clients and makes things clear to them. She is easy to communicate with. She follows through on what she says and does not make false promises. If she cannot do something she says so and once she takes on a case she does whatever it takes to conclude it successfully. I am always impressed by her attention to detail and by her compassion and professionalism. It’s always a pleasure to work with Anita and her friendly staff. Based on my personal experience over the years, I highly recommend Anita and her firm to anyone looking for an immigration attorney.

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Anita Gurnani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Zhang

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jagbir Terkiana

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

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"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community"

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

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Ryan Fishman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monte Robbins

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marisol Haro

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Other

"I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Brown

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gurnani is a valuable contributor and an experienced immigration law practitioner and advocate for her clients."

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J Bruce Weinman

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

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Michael Warshaw

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anita. She is a well-regarded, hard working advocate for her clients."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anita. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Akanksha Kalra

Immigration lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anita with pleasure. Fellow immigration attorney, she deals with one of the most difficult areas in U.S. legal system and she does it with skill and style."

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Young Ri

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"What more to say when her clients thanked her for her professionalism and excellent work. I endorse this attorney for her expertise in ever-changing immigration laws."

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Igor Voloshen

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Monte Robbins

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Judd Nemiro

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Marisol Haro

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Hovanes Margarian

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Client Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2014

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Partner, Gurnani & Gurnani

Associations

2015 - Present

International Mission of Mercy

Board Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1987

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Bombay

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1978

University of Bombay

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Clarity Above All Things: Writing Briefs That Can Actually Be Understood

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Ethical Pitfalls When A Marriage-Based Case Becomes A Potential VAWA Case

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2025

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Smokeball: Microsoft Word For Legal Professionals

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Visas and Green Card Options For Research Scientists

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

U.S. Immigration Status Tips & Tricks For International Lawyers

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

The Nuts and Bolts of Ethics: No Nonsense

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Immigration For The Extraordinary: 0-1 and EB1-1

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Family Based Immigration And Naturalization

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Immigration 101: Overview Of U.S. Immigration Law

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Pause, Breathe, Lead: Mindfulness For The Modern Lawyer

Languages

English

Hindi

Spanish

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