Paul Cornelius Devendorf

Paul Cornelius Devendorf

4.8
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

110 Wall Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specialty in employment-based immigration and compliance.

15 years | 1,000 cases

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2011

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Devendorf Law, PLLC

110 Wall Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10005

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Paul Cornelius Devendorf's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

I have been a client of Paul from adjustment of status (F-1) to Permanent Resident to Naturalization. Over several years Paul navigated me through the complex world of Immigration. I had a somewhat complex case and have the utmost respect for Paul and view him as a very competent and professional imm...igration lawyer. I highly recommend Paul enough for anything immigration related.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I highly recommend Paul Devendorf for his exceptional services

Paul Devendorf has assisted me with my TN visa over the past 5+ years. Working with him, it has always been an easy application to approval process. He guides the entire process, thoroughly and quickly prepares all documents, and is always available to answer any questions or concerns. I highly recom...mend Paul Devendorf. He has made it possible for me to seamlessly continue to do the work I love in the US!

Posted by Veronica | March 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The right attorney in a crisis

Paul is an excellent attorney. Professional, honest and dedicated. Paul was recommended to me by a fellow professional. Initially he helped me and my partners deal with immigration statuses when starting a business. When my immigration attorney accidentally passed away in the middle of my work sp...onsored permanent residency petition, Paul was the right person to take my case thru the home stretch. Thru my uncertainty, Paul guided me. It has been a year since receiving my greencard and I'm thankful for Paul's ethics and professionalism.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Helped with spousal green card application process

Paul helped us apply for permanent residency status for my wife. With all the changes going on with USCIS and US immigration policy it was great to have Paul in our corner. He patiently explained things to us and calmed us down when we'd frantically email him. He always got back to us quickly and was... very available. He helped us fill out all our paperwork including dealing with a lost EAD card. He also helped us put all our documents together and prep for the interview.

Posted by Darlene | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Efficient and Effective

Paul was recommended to us by a fellow ex-pat to assist with the renewal of our permanent resident status. After an informative initial call, we retained Paul. Paul successfully led us through the process, and provided timely and accurate advice. We received our renewal and replacement cards withi...n 10 weeks. Paul was always available to answer questions. We have recommended him to others.

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"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2009

Monrad G. Paulsen Moot Court Competition Oral Finalist, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Devendorf Law, PLLC

2011 - 2015

Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

New York - First Appellate Division

Member

2012 - 2014

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

2010

Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2012

New York Law Journal H-1B Professional Workers Capping Out

2012

Metropolitan Corporate Counsel Immigrant Visa Backlogs Increase Exponentially

2012

Metropolitan Corporate Counsel H-1B Demand Surges Back

2009

Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution Yada Yada Yada: Seinfeld, the Law and Mediation

Languages

English

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