Zlata Berman

Zlata Berman

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

233 Broadway, 810, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Spektor Law Group

233 Broadway, 810, New York, NY, 10279

Spektor Law Group

2080 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11223

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Zlata Berman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Adrian | January 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The sucess of my VIWA & I485 Case.

My name is Adrian D., I am writing the review because i need to share my success story. In my deepest time of pain and sorrow. I sort refuge at Spektor's Law Group. Ms. Zlata Berman, listened to my case in my medium of a welcoming consultation in which we discuss the pros and cons of my case. ...This was in April 2014. legal fees were manageable given the magnitude of my situation which it the end worth every penny! My situation was that my husband was an abusive, vindictive, compulsive, narcissistic man. He was overly jealous, paranoid, and revengeful. He canceled my green card application just eights days after our final interview, and on top of that he evicted me from our condo which we shared. I was left penniless, homeless so to speak. Has an immigrant from the Caribbean i had no one here within the states. I was only 27 at the time. First time being alone to fen for myself. The struggle was overwhelming, my hope of staying in this country seemed thin, but with Ms. Berman's professional capabilities brought back life to my lifeless body. We worked, feverishly in preparing all that was needed for filing my self-petition _(I360 and concurrently my I485 application). With her clear guidance, patience, back to back emails and phone calls when i was unable to meet in office. My papers were ready to submit to USCIS by August 15, 2014. In December 2014 I got my new Work Authorization Card, and by August 2015 my I360 - VIWA case was approved. Then by January 21st, 2016 i went in for my Permanent Green Card interview which lasted under 3 minutes because everything was in order, all the I's her dotted and all the T's were cross. By February 10th, 2016 I should expect my card in my hand. This has been a challenging time, and I appreciate you so much. You have no idea how much your help has meant.For all the little and big ways you’ve pitched in…thanks!There was nothing random about your acts of kindness. Thank you for all you have done. I can never thank you enough. But this is a start.”

Posted by Mike | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Saved the case

Hired Spektor law firm to handle my wife and kids immigration application. Both Zlata Berman and Yakov Spektor worked on our case. Throughout the process, I was always able to speak with them regarding any concerns that I had. The documents were filled out diligently and all required information was ...submitted in a timely manner. Despite this, to our surprise, the case was initially denied based on an oversight by the USCIS. Zlata and Yakov aggressively fought on our behalf to get the case reopened and greencards approved. They filed a motion and did other things that lawyers do (not sure what they are called) and they were able to get our case reopened. Today, on 9/24/15 we received the greencards in the mail. USCIS is a very difficult agency to deal with. I certainly would not have been able to fight with them alone. Suffice to say, I am very pleased with the outcome and handling of this case. I don't know how they managed to get this case reopened and approved but I am very happy that they did. Great work!!

Posted by Janek | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

simply the best

After having bad experience with NYC lawyers, I came along Zlata. She is honest, direct and professional. Just how I like it. She solved everything as fast as she could and I got my green card in less then 6 month. She made me and my wife really happy and we can finally live together. 10/10 Thanks Zl...ata

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Zlata Berman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shari Astalos

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zlata is knowledgeable and compassionate and always has her clients' best interests in mind. She is up-to-date on immigration issues and is passionate about her job and the community she serves."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Berman is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse her without reservation."

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Zena Spektor

Immigration lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Zlata is an extremely knowledgeable and diligent immigration attorney. Any client would be lucky to have Ms. Berman on her side. I strongly endorse Ms. Berman."

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Benjamin Fink

Immigration lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Berman is a real whiz when it comes to immigration law, and her ability to quickly identify and resolve a client's legal issues is very impressive. I had the benefit of working alongside Ms. Berman on a daily basis for several years when we shared office space during the infancy of her practice. She has the unique ability to speak clearly and effectively with government officials, avoiding the pitfalls associated with the endless red-tape in immigration matters. If you are looking for a sharp, can-do immigration attorney I can't think of a better option than Zlata Berman."

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Yakov Spektor

Immigration lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Berman is one of the most competent immigration lawyers I know. Our clients rely on her knowledge and expertise - even in situations when other lawyers cannot help, Ms. Berman is often able to suggest a strategy, which results in a successful outcome. Every immigrant deserves a lawyer like Ms. Berman - someone who is an expert in immigration law and also takes her clients' interests to heart. She had been a blessing to many immigrant families, who would not have been able to remain in the United States, were it not for Ms. Berman's earnest efforts."

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Amos Elberg

Immigration lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Zlata professionally for almost 10 years. During that time, I've called her to consult on numerous matters, especially concerning immigration. I've also referred people to her. I have the utmost respect for her, and I know for a fact that her clients hold her in high regard."

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Felix Velter

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Zlata is an excellent and extremely diligent Immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Berdymurat Berdyev

Immigration lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Berman is knowledgeable lawyer with strong grip in removal defense and cases involving criminal grounds of deportabiity. I had the honor and unqualified privilege to work with Ms. Berman on a number of cases in the recent past. I strongly recommend and endorse Ms. Berman."

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Arkady Rayz

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Friend

"An attorney with comprehensive knowledge of immigration law and a tireless advocate for her clients."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Byk

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Berman is a very experienced and crafty attorney. I highly recommend Ms. Berman !"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Spektor, Spektor & Berman P.C.

2012 - 2013

Associate, Bretz & Coven, LLP

2008 - 2011

Associate, Mayzel Law Group

2007 - 2008

Associate, LAW OFFICES OF KATS, VAN DER VEEN & ASSOCIATES

2006 - 2007

Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2006 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Miltiadous v. Tetervak, 686 F. Supp. 2D 544, 548 (E.D. Pa 2010),

The Court ruled in favor of the Respondent, allowing her to keep her children in the U .S. and not have to send them home to their abusive father.

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Education

2006

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Russian

English

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