Michelle Pimenta Viana

Michelle Pimenta Viana

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation, Unknown

380 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY

About Michelle

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michelle Pimenta Viana

380 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10168

Viana Law Firm, P.C.

304 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10010

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Michelle Pimenta Viana's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

bad representation

I made a contract for this firm to collect my payments for services rendered to a billionaire from NY, who killed himself last month because he was covered in debt, and this company, instead of defending my rights as stated in the contract, allied itself with my boss to not pay me. They simply said t...hat I would not have the right to receive my fees because I did not have an employment contract. Do not confine yourself in this firm! They are crooks!

Posted by Fernanda | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration Attorney

My name is Fernanda Braga and I am writing this review to inform that for the last 5 years, my husband and I have been working with attorney Michelle Viana in several immigration proceedings. Attorney Michelle prepared and successfully helped me with my fiancé visa back in 2016. My visa was approve...d. She was extremely professional and effective in assisting us. Thereafter Ms. Viana prepared my 2-year greencard application, which was also approved and also the permanent greencard application which was approved without an interview. Now we just hired her for the fourth and final process, to apply for my citizenship! Me. Viana is kind, professional but very straightforward. She is direct and tells us exactly what documents we need to provide and information. She prepares us for interviews and even help us on what to wear and bring. She is like a mother to me. I strongly recommend Michelle Vianas if you need an attorney.

Posted by Miriam Patricia Visconde | August 4, 2014

Amazed...

I met Michele Viana in 2013 because of a seminar I attended at the Brazilian Consulate. She was a speaker about domestic violence and I was in desperate need for help with my immigration papers and divorce. All my family was in Brazil and I had little to no support in New York. My husband was hara...ssing me and trying to force me to go back to Brazil. We had no assets in NY, but 3 apartments in Brazil that my husband wanted me to transfer to his name alone. When I thought all was lost, attorney Michelli guided me through the proceeding, and assisted me with the application for my green-card based on emotional and psychologic violence I suffered over the 2 years of my marriage. I finally got my interview this week and my green-card was approved! I am truly amazed by how sincere, friendly, and smart this attorney is. She was an angel in my life. I wish all the very best to her. I decided to tell my story here, so other people can find this attorney. Thank you!

Posted by Natalya M | July 3, 2014

real estate transactions

Michelle Viana is a trustworthy attorney experienced in different areas of law. What differentiates her from other attorney's is her approachability and ability to provide legal advice in a practical and easy to understand manner. She is a zealous whenever she represents her clients in courts. Miche...lle helped me handle real estate closing providing with excellent client service and advice. Michelle is responsive and professional. Unlike some attorneys, I find her to be upfront when it comes to her billing, and feel she is always fair. I would highly recommend hiring Michelle Viana to handle your legal matters

Posted by Marcella Freitas | July 1, 2014

Very Good Immigration Attorney

I moved to Manhattan with a K-1 visa that I obtained with the help of Dra. Michelle. I'm from Brazil and my husband is a senior director for a pharmaceutical company in New York. We had two other attorneys before we were referred to Dra. Michelle, but they were not honest with us and we basically l...ost the retainer fee we had paid to them. Dra. Michelle was able to obtain a K-1 visa for me within 4 months from the date we hired her. Then after I married my husband, Dra. Viana immediately applied for my green-card, work authorization, advance parole and ALL our applications were GRANTED! I do not have words to thank Dra. Viana. She was very knowledgable and diligent with my case.

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Michelle Pimenta Viana's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Viana is a highly capable attorney committed to providing her clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation."

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Yelena Nersesyan

General practice lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Michelle Viana since 2008, and I can attest that attorney Viana is one of the most well-regarded, experienced and successful Brazilian attorneys practicing in New York. Michelle Viana and I have worked together on some Real Estate transactions and family matters in the past, and I was always impressed with her knowledge, confidence and work ethic. I highly recommend and endorse Michelle Viana without reservation."

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Lesya Krivina

Immigration lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A good lawyer possesses many qualities. What I like most about Michelle Viana is that she is strong minded, professional, and friendly. Love her."

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Michelle Ross

International law lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michelle Viana is a conscientious and highly effective lawyer. She is very knowledgable in areas of international law and has specialized knowledge of Brazilian law. She is also an accomplished litigator in civil courts in New York, including family courts. She is always professional and provides personalized and attentive service to all of her clients."

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F Sidoti

General practice lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michelle is an outstanding attorney, a zealous advocate for her clients and practices with the highest degree of integrity. She is a great asset to the Brazilian community in New York."

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Yelena Nersesyan

Real estate lawyer

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Michelle Ross

Immigration lawyer

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F Sidoti

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Mentor, Yeshiva University - Cardozo School of Law

2009

Contributor, United Nations Young Professionals Committee

2009

Member, New York State Bar Association

2009

Member, New York County Association

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Viana Law Firm P.C.

2009 - 2014

Legal Counsel, The General Consulate of Brazil in New York

2008 - 2009

Attorney at Law, Busson & Sikorski LLP

2005 - 2008

Legal Assistant, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP

2002 - 2004

Mentor, Nedrin International Law

2002 - 2005

Law Clerk for Appelate Judge Geraldo Augusto de Almeida, Court of Appeals of the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Associations

2004 - Present

Brazilian Bar Association

Attorney at Law

Education

2008

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

LL.M.

2004

Centro Universitario Newton Paiva

JD

Speaking Engagements

2014

Domestic Violence Domestic Violence

2013

TV Show - Globo News

Immigration

2013

II Workshop on Domestic Violence Immigration

2012

I Workshop on Domestic Violence Family Law & Immigration

2012

I Encontro da Mídia Comunitária Brasileira nos EUA Contracts

Publications

2009

Revista Juridica de Direito de Minas Gerais O Processo de Homologacao de Sentenca Judicial Estrangeira pelo STJ

2003

Revista Cidadania e Justica O Contrato de Estacionamento

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

Activity

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