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Laurence Drew Borten
also known as Larry Borten
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
75%
14 years | 750 cases
Asylum
25%
16 years | 50 cases
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Licensed in New York for 23 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Laurence Borten
174 West 76th Street, Suite I-3, New York, NY, 10023
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Laurence Drew Borten's Reviews
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Case Results (60)
Recommendation (44)
Professionalism (37)
Responsiveness (28)
Communication Style (24)
Advocacy (18)
Character & Conduct (16)
General Knowledge (16)
Cost of Services (13)
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Free Consultations (3)
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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent immigration lawyer
It was a pleasure working with Laurence Borten, who guided my wife and I through the adjustment of status/petition for alien relative process with authority, ease, and expertise. Thanks to Laurence's knowledge and thoroughness, our application was so impeccably documented and prepared that the im...
Posted by Marina | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Marriage green card
My husband and I were almost ready to send our documents to USCIS when we got a fortuitous reference to Laurence. We decided to meet with him for a consultation to review our situation. He answered our questions so clearly and was so reasonable, that we decided to hire him. Laurence fixed the mistake...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer!
Larry was very kind an patient when reviewing my situation. He gave me great information and advice and helped me resolve my immigration issue. Very happy with the service he provided and highly recommend to anyone who need immigration advice or assistance!
Posted by Naim | July 31, 2015 | Immigration
Great lawyer!
Larry is a man of integrity, compassion and above all a very caring individual! I had the privilege to have his legal experience and expertise represent me in the immigration case that was successful and since than my life has changed for good. He “turned every stone” to ensure that all the facts/pro...
Posted by Susan | July 01, 2015 | Immigration
Mr. Borten brings a wide range of knowledge into his immigration work.
I consulted Mr. Borten because of an immigration issue when we were adopting our son who was in state care. An attorney had been hired by Child Protection Services. Mr. Borten confirmed the approach being taken by the CPS attorney was appropriate. His background working with the foster care system...
Laurence Drew Borten's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am a New York attorney and I hold Laurence in very high regard, both professionally and personally. Laurence has worn several professional hats as a New York attorney, and the unique perspective he gained from each position (including several years as a commercial litigator focusing on immigration issues at a large corporate law firm in Manhattan, time as an Assistant District Attorney, and time as a senior attorney at the non-profit organization Children's Rights) make him a trusted colleague and advisor of mine. Laurence is a rare combination of fiercely intelligent, decent and modest, and a "true believer" who fights zealously for his clients. We could use more lawyers like Laurence."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Borten is clearly a sharp thinker and has shown via his answers on the avvo forum that he possesses creativity and analytic skill when considering solutions for immigration-related matters. His portfolio is furthermore impressive. Top-notch attorney."
"I have known Larry for many years and he is a skilled, accomplished, intelligent, compassionate, and hard-working advocate. With him as your attorney, you're in good hands."
"I highly endorse Laurence Borten. I had the privilege of working with Laurence for over four years. I am impressed with his legal acumen, knowledge and dedication to the legal profession. He is an outstanding attorney who is not only competent in his specialized area of law but brings to the table experience and invaluable personal attention to his clients. I am proud to recommend Laurence to anyone in need of a superb immigration attorney."
"Lawrence ("Larry") and I worked together a few years ago at a public-interest nonprofit in NYC. I found him always to be thoughtful, diligent, dedicated, and caring. I recommend him highly."
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"Larry is a passionate and effective advocate and I am proud to endorse him."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Borten. He is a very smart and savvy attorney, and I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is smart, accessible, and always available to his clients. He gives his best to each and every client."
"Attorney Borten has a thorough knowledge of immigration law and a passion for serving his clients, and he consistently demonstrates these skills with his valuable contributions on Avvo. I confidently endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Attorney of the Week, Safe Passage Project
2008
Louis J. Lefkowitz Memorial Award, New York Attorney General's Office
2001
Kent Scholar, Columbia Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founder and Executive Director, ChildCare Vietnam
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Laurence Borten
2009 - 2013
Senior Staff Attorney, Children's Rights, Inc.
2007 - 2009
Assistant Attorney General, State Of New York Office Of The Attorney General
2004 - 2007
Associate, Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman, LLP
2002 - 2003
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Southern District Of New York
Associations
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)Member
Education
2002
Columbia University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Columbia University
MA - Masters
1982
Yale University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
VietAbroader's First Regional Meetup
Working in the U.S.: H1B status and Other Employment-Related Classifications
Publications
2005
Unknown
Hearsay and the Rights of the Accused: A Comparison of U.S. Law and Anticipated Practices of the International Criminal Court
2002
102 Colum. L. Rev. 1089
Sex, Procreation and the State Interest in Marriage
Languages
English
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Do I have to file form I -130A and form I-130 same time for my spouse outside United State?
13 May 2021
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Can I apply for CPT for working remotely in Italy although I am not physically in US?
18 Aug 2015
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The date you should sign on I-751 form
09 Jul 2015