Laurence Drew Borten

Laurence Drew Borten

also known as Larry Borten

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

174 West 76th Street, Suite I-3, New York, NY

About Laurence

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 75%

14 years | 750 cases

75%
Asylum 25%

16 years | 50 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

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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5.0 /5.0

110 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 28 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by David | October 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Caring and Responsive and Delivered

We met with Mr. Borten in late April 2022 for family based immigration applications. During our initial consultation, he answered all our questions and concerns about the eligibility of entering the US with Visa Waiver Program. We decided to hire Mr. Borten for our applications for the green cards af...ter the consultation. We met again in the following week. We signed an agreement. Mr. Borten makes us feel worries free and comfortable like at home, took our photos. made copies of all the documents for us. Later he sent us the forms for corrections and then signed, mailed the applications out for us by himself. Perfectly done. During the waiting period, he is very responsive, always on top of every move the USCIS made on our cases, e-mail us every decision to us, before we had checked our online accounts. Our green cards arrived in the past month, the time frame is less than five months. Thank you Mr. Borten for make our dreams come true and to be united with our son.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Caring and knowledgeable immigration attorney

Mr. Borten was very thoughtful about helping us understand the process of getting green cards. Not only was he detail-oriented, but he also took special care to be responsive and to keep us informed even on weekends. Mr. Borten clearly understands the steps and the timeline and helped alleviate any a...nxiety we may have over this long process. In addition, he does not just prepare and submit your application, but is also available to help with interview prep and to help with post-approval steps. We were very lucky to have worked with him!

Posted by anonymous | May 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great work, advice and knowledge

I have worked with Laurence both by consulting his legal opinion on complex immigration problems and by having him handle my green card application. In every occasion, I have found his advice to be helpful, complete and timely, and his handling of the I-485 impeccable. He is available for thorough di...scussions on the case and was able to navigate the difficult Covid-19 environment successfully. Very happy to recommend his legal office for immigration-related matters.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommend!

Larry helped me with my green card petition after I got married. He provided us with comprehensive advice, and kept us updated at every stage, making the whole process seamless.

Posted by Charlotte | February 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Laurence turned the impossible into possible

tl;dr: Highly recommend hiring Laurence By the time I went to Laurence, I already completed my naturalization interview, prepared on my own. I was requested evidences from the interviewer to prove my residency in the States. I, along with several other attorneys whom I got consultation from, remai...ned pessimistic on the case. However, Laurence provided me really helpful free consultation; no other attorneys would do. He even suggested that I can solve it on my own in this and that way. But that actually had me hire Laurence. After all, Laurence could gather a file of evidences that could prove my case, and he patiently modified the letter when I wished. Laurence has been in touch with me for months after submitting the letter to check in with my case. In fact, Laurence was the first to tell me my case was approved. I got my citizenship now, and I am extremely lucky and grateful to have hired Laurence. Laurence is not a greedy lawyer - for his extremely helpful service, what he charges is not at all wasted. I highly recommend hiring Laurence.

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Laurence Drew Borten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justine Borer

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Leonard Braman

Immigration lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Friend

"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."

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Christine Lucatorto

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Patrick Almonrode

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Ian Scott

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Frei-Pearson

Litigation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry is a passionate and effective advocate and I am proud to endorse him."

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Adam Antreassian

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Borten. He is a very smart and savvy attorney, and I endorse him."

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Lee Vartan

Litigation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is smart, accessible, and always available to his clients. He gives his best to each and every client."

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Kathryn Lenahan

Immigration lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Justine Borer

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Kathryn Lenahan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

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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