Fadi N. Minawi

Fadi N. Minawi

4.9
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Buffalo, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense

4498 Main St., Suite 4 #1651, Buffalo, NY

About Fadi

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 98%

20 years | 2,500 cases

98%
Criminal Defense 2%

20 years | 25 cases

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

US CAN Visa Legal LLC

4498 Main St., Suite 4 #1651, Buffalo, NY, 14226

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Fadi N. Minawi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2014 | Immigration

Success!

Fadi was able to get my TN visa after a couple of attempts using another lawyer. He assessed the situation and advised how best to resolve it resulting in a successful application by him at the first attempt.

Posted by Joseph | June 30, 2014 | Immigration

Exceeded Expectations

Words cannot describe the relief that I felt when I obtained an E-2 Visa. Fadi's tailored advice really helped and I am thankful that it was him that worked with me on this.

Posted by Donald | May 27, 2014 | Immigration

Great lawyer. Highly recommended!

Very detail oriented practitioner. Was able to help with an E-1 visa application that occurred swiftly and without any complications.

Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2013 | Immigration

Great business immigration attorney!

I can't thank Fadi Minawi enough for the way he helped me. Not having a Fortune 500 company as some lawyers made it sound like you need in order to be approved for an L-1A visa, Fadi displayed confidence from start to finish with the results to prove it. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Client | June 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

success with corporate immigration matter

Handled my complex case with ease and professionally so. I was refused initially after having another lawyer help me but thankfully, my company put me in touch with Mr. Minawi of Niren and Associates and he was able to successfully assist me within a quick turn around period.

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Fadi N. Minawi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

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"A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Fadi. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Howard Siegrist

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Monte Robbins

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

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"I endorse this lawyer. Highly regarded in the legal community."

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Julia Richter

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chong Ye

Unknown lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Smith

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Minawi is the go to immigration attorney in Buffalo. I gladly endorse him."

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Jayson Lutzky

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Calvin Chang

Immigration lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Minawi is an excellent attorney who serves his clients well and is well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Carly Ross

Immigration lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Fadi is a talented attorney and respected leader at Niren & Associates. He has extensive experience in a broad range of areas, from business immigration law to individual and family matters. Fadi is not only an extremely competent attorney but he is also a zealous advocate for his clients. He is an unrelenting professional who understands his clients’ goals and needs and works with them to ensure that these are met. He is highly recommended."

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Sam Shihab

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enjoyed reading Fadi's helpful responses on Avvo. He is knowledgeable in his field and helpful. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."

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Candice Moore

Immigration lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Fadi and he is the consummate professional and an excellent advocate who works tirelessly on behalf of his clients."

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Sean Cleary

Car accident lawyer

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Monte Robbins

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Julia Richter

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Chong Ye

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Shawn Smith

Family lawyer

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Jayson Lutzky

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Christian Lassen

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Calvin Chang

Unknown lawyer

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Jon Pettis

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Carly Ross

Immigration lawyer

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Sam Shihab

Immigration lawyer

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Candice Moore

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Top Immigration Law Firm in the Greater Toronto Area, Top Choice Magazine

2011

Top Immigration Law Firm in the Greater Toronto Area, Top Choice Magazine

2010

Top Immigration Law Firm in the Greater Toronto Area, Top Choice Magazine

2004

Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Member, University of Toledo

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Principal Attorney, US CAN Visa Legal LLC

2014 - 2024

Senior Attorney/Managing Director, Visaplace

2006 - 2011

Attorney, Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoner's Society

2006 - 2014

Associate, Niren and Associates

2005 - 2005

Certified Legal Intern, City of Toledo - Prosecutor's Office

2004 - 2004

Legal Intern, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Media Liaison - Canadian Chapter

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

TN approved

Successful in attaining TN status as a Management Consultant for a 3 year period.

L-1A Start-up

Applied for at Port-of-Entry and approved

E-2 approved

E-2 approval

Humanitarian Parole

Successful

EB-5 Approved

Conditional Permanent Residence granted

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Education

2005

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

2002

University of Toronto

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Speaking Engagements

2016

E-2 Investor Visa Seminar E-2 visas

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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