Paul B. Grotas's Reviews

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Posted by EDDIE | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Asylum

AN EXPERT IN IMMIGRATION LAW!

Paul is a smart attorney who was able to help me with my asylum case. I recommend him to anyone who has a complicated case. He answered all my questions fully and took the time out to talk to me about my case.

Posted by Denis | July 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Paul Grotas - fast, efficient and knowledgeable

I can highly recommend Paul Grotas. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and answered all my questions very quickly. His staff was great too. Paul got me a great outcome and I would definitely utilize his services again.

Posted by Tea Janashia | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

disappointed

I was absolutely desperate wham I stepped in to the office of Mr. Grotas, Esq... That day me husband had been arrested by ICE officers. Mr. Grotas give me hope, although the case was complicated, he would be able to bring it to successful conclusion. He evaluated his services $ 15 000 and asked for $... 7 000 up front. I was desperate to save my husband's life that I was prepared to not only give him all my savings, but sell all my belongings as well. Mr. Grotas saw that I was willing to go to any length and sacrifice everything to help my husband and decided to “stretch” the situation in order to get more money out of me. After one week, before completing and filing “motion to Reopen” he asked me for another $ 5 000 just to keep my husband in the same jail. He was in no rush to send “motion to Reopen”, saying that he is missing some reports, all the while asking me to give him more money. At that point I decided to take the case to another attorney where I did not have to pay $ 5 000 and yet my husband was not transferred to another jail. When Mr. Paul Grotas was asked to release all paperwork pertaining to my husband's case, he did not bother to even answer for while. Purposely trying to give me a hard time he would not present all the papers that were required. He only filed Form I-130 and charged me $ 6400 for arranging one visit in jail with my husband and 2 appointments with me. After 7 month of asking for detailed account of his services I received a bill. Needless to say, I was shocked. Mr. Grotas, unfortunately, is not the first dishonest attorney that I has come across in my life, however, he is much smarter and shiftier. I feel sorry that he uses his talent and abilities only for personal gain instead of trying to help when he can.

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Replied last July 01, 2016

I am very sorry that she had this experience. I exhausted every avenue of relief to help her husband. Unfortunately, I was scheduled to travel to Djibouti to help Yemeni refugees for one week. I instructed my office staff how to competently proceed with this matter while I was away. She came to my office and demanded to talk to me and demanded that all work be completed despite the fact that it was very complicated. My assistant tried to arrange for a conference call with her so that I could explain that the legal writing was very complicated. This was not good enough. A few days later I returned from Djibouti, and Ms. Janhashia found a new attorney. I tried to speak to her and her husband, but they refused to talk to me. I treat all of my client’s like family and I hope that my clients will continue to have realistic expectations based upon the information that I provide them and my availability to discuss their matters with them. Working with refugees is something that I am passionate about and I am sorry that Ms. Janhashia felt like I was not attending to her matter.

Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Paul is an Excellent VAWA Attorney!

I rarely write reviews for any one, however, I am very pleased to say that Atty. Grotas has saved my brother from the horrible situation he was in while married to a abusive US Citizen. Me and brother sought the advice of Paul after reading great reviews on this website. i was skeptical at first bu...t as soon as we met him in his modest office in Manhattan, I have come to realize that this lawyer is very sincere and highly skilled. He was very emphatic to what happened to my brother. He helped us submit a substantial amount of evidence to USCIS. I do not wish to give out any more details BUT a few weeks ago, my brother's VAWA petition was approved without having to submit any further evidence to USCIS. We are currently waiting for his EAD and Green Card and finally...MY BROTHER CAN LIVE AND MOVE ON WITH HIS LIFE, PURSUING HIS OWN AMERICAN DREAM!!! Thank you Paul and to your faithful assistant Viviana...G

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Posted by Christian | February 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer

I met Paul while on detention. He told me that I have a good case for a release and in the time frame provided I was home with my family. My case is not over yet, but I sleep better a night knowing that he is my lawyer.

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Grotas is a top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Matthew Blaisdell

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I very enthusiastically recommend Paul in the field of immigration, particularly for cases involving litigation and federal appeals. Great lawyer, great person."

James D'Esposito

Immigration lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Paul for several years and am impressed by his depth of knowledge and commitment to clients. I highly recommend him."

Anthony Consiglio

Immigration lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is one of the most highly respected lawyers within the community of immigration lawyers in New York and around the country. He is a recognized expert on deportation defense cases, and frequently sought as a speaker by AILA and other lawyer associations. He is committed to defending immigrants in the most difficult deportation cases - those where the immigrant is detained because of criminal convictions, and has nowhere else to turn for help. Paul is also extremely generous in donating his time to mentor less experienced lawyers who reach out to him for guidance in handling their own cases (that would be me!). Paul has repeatedly been there to help me with a difficult problem in one of my cases when I have been stuck and under great pressure. His vast experience and learning makes him the go-to lawyer for clients and colleagues alike. Finally - he's a very nice guy with a great personality - you will always find him approachable!"

Benjamin Weisenberg

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with Paul on Immigration matters in the past, I know him to be an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated Immigration attorney. Paul can be counted on to put his clients in the best possible position they can be in to achieve their desired outcomes. I give Paul my full recommendation and endorsement."

Tsui Yee

Immigration lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is an excellent immigration attorney with particular expertise in successfully representing clients facing complicated removal (deportation) proceedings. He is a frequent speaker on this topic and is highly respected by his peers. I fully endorse him without reservations."

Michael Goldman

Immigration lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul Grotas is one of the best immigration attorneys in New York City. He is creative, dedicated to his clients and understands the system and how to get things done. These qualities make him stand out. He also has an excellent reputation among other immigration attorneys in the city. Bottom line, I would want Paul representing me if I had a difficult immigration issue."

Michael Kohan

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Paul is a class act. He cares more about his cases than even his clients do and won't give up until he does everything he can. I have gladly referred him immigration clients and will continue to do so knowing they are in the right hands."

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