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Joseph F Jacob

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also known as المستشار القانوني جوزيف يعقوب
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  • Albany, NY
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Joseph

In an ever changing business and legal landscape, Joseph F. Jacob’s law practice provides clients with a broad range of legal services with emphasis on:

Immigration:

  • Family Immigration Green Card

Business Immigration Green Card

  • EB-1
  • EB-2
  • EB-3
  • EB-5

Naturalization & Citizenship

Waivers

  • Extreme Hardship
  • Waiver from Joint-Filing for Removal of Condition
  • Waiver for Criminal and Related Grounds of Inadmissibility
  • Unlawful Presence
  • Waiver for Fraud or Willful Misrepresentation
  • Waivers for Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility

Nonimmigrant Visa

  • B-1 & B-2 Visitors for Business/Pleasure
  • E-1 Treaty Traders
  • E-2 Treaty Investors
  • E-3 Professionals from Australia
  • H-1B Professionals in Specialty Occupations
  • L-1 Intracompany Transferees
  • O-1 Individual of Extraordinary Achievement & Ability
  • P Athletes, Artists and Entertainers

Legal Services

  • Business Startup Advice
  • Business Formation & Organization
  • Buy-Sell Business Transactions
  • International Commercial Transactions

 

جوزيف يعقوب مستشارٌ قانونيٌ في نظام التوفيق و التحكيم التجاري الدولي و خبير في فض النزاعات باللغتين العربية و الآنكليزية

ترتكز الخدمات القانونية على المفاوضة و الآعداد لوثائق و عقود تجارية تتطابق شروطها مع أنظمة الآسواق المالية الآسلامية و الدولية

استشارات قانونية لجميع المتطلبات التجارية بما في ذلك: انشاء الشركات، صك العقود،و الوثائق التعاقدية و الوساطة في النزاعات و التحكيم التوافقي

صياغة الوثائق و المداولات التجارية و المالية باللغتين العربية و الآنكليزية

معاملات و شوؤن الهجرة الى الولايات المتحدة الأميركية

 

Practice areas

Contracts and agreementsCorporate and incorporationInternational lawImmigration
  1. Immigration: 75%

    Family & Business Immigration Citizenship & Naturalization Non-immigrant Visas Waivers

  2. International law: 10%

    Cross-Border Commercial Transactions

  3. Corporate and incorporation: 10%

    Start-up, Formation and Organization Buy-Sell Agreement

  4. Contracts and agreements: 5%

Languages spoken

English, Arabic, Spanish

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Contact

125 Wolf Road
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Law Offices of Joseph F. Jacob

125 Wolf Road
Suite 309
Albany, NY, 12205

Jacob Law Blog

Jacob Law Offices - Arabic Page

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200006/01/2020
NJActive199909/14/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers64
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Recognizing Excellence in Corporate and Transnational LawLawyers of Distinction2018
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2017
Top 100 LawyersAmerican Society of Legal Advocates2016
Outstanding Use of Social Media AwardAmerican Bar Association2014
Outstanding Use of Website AwardAmerican Bar Association2014
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Joseph F. Jacob2010 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar FoundationFellow2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationVice Chair International Human Rights Committee2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationUpstate NY Member2013 - Present
American Health Lawyers AssociationMember2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationVice Chair Middle East Committee2012 - Present
National Arab American Bar AssociationFounder2011 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Jacob Law Offices Newsletter PublicationPhysician Practice Valuation and Acquisition2013
Jacob Law Offices Newsletter PublicationHospital - Physician Integration Models2013
Jacob Law Offices Newsletter PublicationHospital - Physicians Practice Valuation and Acquisition2013
INTERNATIONAL LAW NEWS – ABA/Section of International Law, Vol. 41 No. 1Freedom of Expression in the Arab World: Could it Really Be Free?2012
The International Lawyer (ABA)2011 Syria Year-in-Review2012
The International Lawyer (ABA)2010 Qatar Year-in-Review2011
The International Lawyer (ABA)2010 Syria Year-in-Review2011
St. John's Journal of Legal CommentaryThe Impact of Euro on the United States Equity Markets1998
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
St John's UniversityJD - Juris Doctor1999
Saint Peter's CollegeMBA - Master of Business Administration1996
Aleppo University - SyriaBS - Bachelor of Science | Mechanical Engineer1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
International Business Transactions & ProtectionDoing Business in MENA2016
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
AsylumGranted!

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Fantastic Experience

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I had such a wonderful experience working with Joseph. He took the time to fully listen and understand my needs and concerns. He genuinely cared about my business. I truly felt like he went above and beyond. I plan to reach out to Joseph for any other legal needs I may have in the future. I would highly recommend Joseph.
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Thank you Mr. Joseph F. Jacob

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Hello, my husband and I were in need of an Immigration attorney and Atty. Joseph Jacob was recommended to us, and I have to say he exceeded our expectation, not only he was on top of things but he made this whole process very painless, he was very accommodating with both of our schedule and never heard or seen of anyone making house calls!! I would recommend Attoney Joseph F. Jacob hands down! Excellent job! Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Antonio and Maria Ascolese
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Joseph Jacob's response: Thank you very much for the kind review and feedback. It was my pleasure to have been able to play a part in this process. Congratulations! Joseph

Outstanding Service & Consultation

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After searching and consulting with many lawyers I came across Mr, Joseph Jacob, who provided me with outstanding consultation from the beginning. I was very pleased that he took the time to understand my situation and offered impartial advice. Due to his outstanding work on my case I was able to remain with my family and subsequently received my green card. I am delighted to recommend Mr. Joseph Jacob as an exceptional immigration lawyer.
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Joseph Jacob's response: It was such a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet you and to assist you through out this challenging process. Thank you for entrusting me with your case. Joseph

Excellent Experience!

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During my immigration case journey with Mr. Joseph Jacob, I have experienced an excellent service and professional legal advises! He was always there whenever I contacted him with so much knowledge about various options and possibilities, until the very last moment landing in the USA. I found him to be very polite, precised, helpful, educated, and experienced in my case which saved me a lot of time! I definitely recommend Mr. Jacob to everyone and I'm sure that you will be grateful.
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A Communicative, Capable and Detail-Oriented Attorney Who Delivers Very Customized Services

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Joseph is a very communicative attorney whom you enjoys to talk your business and life with. That comfortable communication leads to effective and creative cooperation between him and me, as a client, to tackle my questions. He is capable across both business and immigration laws, which enables him to provide a broad perspective on business-immigration intertwined issues. Joseph has been always trying his best to understand every aspects of my personal situation, and has delivered very customized services which are truly meaningful to me.
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Excellent Service and Knowledge

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I went to several lawyers before finding Joseph. None were as helpful and willing to take my case as he was. From start to finish, he took ownership of my issue and diligently worked to resolve it in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend him.

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Molly Full, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Ammar Alo, Immigration Attorney on Mar 12, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and personable. Expert in immigration law, I highly recommend.