Efe Poturoglu

Efe Poturoglu

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration, Employment & Labor

1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC

About Efe

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

All types of non-immigrant (e.g., H-1B, L-1, K-1) and immigrant visas (employment-based and family-based green card).

24 years

80%
Employment and Labor 20%

Employment counseling and litigation.

24 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Butzel Long

1747 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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Efe Poturoglu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Immigration

Posted by Craig | October 23, 2012 | Immigration

Excellent expertise and guidance.

My wife and I hired Efe to help us through the process of attaining her green card following our marriage. He did an excellent job and made the whole process as stress free as possible. After hearing so many horror stories from couples who tried to do it themselves, we are so happy we found someone w...ith Efe's skills. We would highly recommend him.

Posted by Tunay | October 03, 2012 | Immigration

Excellent attorney

Mr. Poturoglu is a great attorney to work with. My case involved a lengthy immigration process and Mr. Poturoglu assisted us in every step of the way. His attention to detail and organizational skills proved valuable. He prepared and submitted numerous immigration forms and all were processed success...fully. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to immigration laws. He was kind enough to advise us on different paths we could have taken and recommended the best path we should be taking. I could not have done it without him. Thank you again!

Posted by Andy | October 01, 2012 | Immigration

Brilliant handling of my O-1 petition

I was greatly impressed by Efe Poturoglu's handling of my O-1 case. Throughout the process, I found Efe to be extremely well informed, honest, thorough, highly driven and communicative. This gave me great confidence in his expertise and work from the onset of the process and most certainly contribu...ted to a smooth and successful outcome. When I first met with Efe to discuss immigration options, he carefully evaluated and explained my options and gave an honest assessment of all possible avenues we could take. He was very careful to avoid making promises and to give an honest evaluation of the chances of success with the various petition options. The outstanding level of expertise and honesty he showed at this first meeting made it easy to request his services for the O-1 petition and I am highly satisfied by the result. O-1 cases require a substantial amount of preparation in order to give all necessary information to USCIS. Efe ensured that we prepared all necessary documentation quickly and precisely. His attention to detail ensured that the petition was both thorough and watertight. He was diligent and punctual throughout the whole case, often being the first to chase-up on any task that needed completion. These qualities enabled us to quickly prepare a solid case that USCIS rapidly approved within two weeks of receipt. On top of these exceptional skills, Efe's affable nature made it a real pleasure to work with him throughout the process. I would definitely return to Efe for legal counsel and immigration matters in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending his services and I fully intend to refer friends who need future assistance.

Posted by Funda | October 01, 2012 | Immigration

Efe Poturoglu Recommendation

Nobody is searching for an immigration lawyer unless there is a daunting situation is involved. I had worked with three lawyers before reaching out to Efe in frustration. The source my frustrations with other lawyers were: 1. Lack of communication 2. Lack of update 3. Lack of empathy and understan...ding of clients 4. Too much cosigning of paralegals 5. Lack of extra ordinary effort 6. Being very business (money) oriented When I met with Efe, he asserted control over a very complicated situation immediately, kept me informed daily, established empathy sincerely which resulted in mutual trust. He impressed me with his knowledge, creativity, and skillful navigation in his field. He ended up turning around a denied case with elaborate preparation and appeal. He calmed me down during frustration and we ended up winning the case. He is very honest about the consequences and possibilities of every action. He does not make decisions based on how he can gain business but how he can provide results for his clients. Therefore, he eliminated every frustration I had with previous lawyers. Efe is naturally curious and very enthusiastic about his profession. He is very hands on meaning generous to share his experiences and personally working on my case deliberately. This reflects on his work and treatment to his clients. I was very pleased with our procedure and still work with him on a different project. Efe is by far the most impressive lawyer I ever worked with and I recommend him highly to all my friends and family.

Posted by Kadir | September 28, 2012 | Immigration

One of the Best

I would highly recommend Efe. He is very detail-oriented, focused, bright, patient, and thorough. He makes sure that all the paperwork is filed properly leaving the authorities (USCIS in our case) no trivial cause to deny our application. He takes his time to determine the best strategy to pursue bef...orehand. As you give him the go ahead, you feel comfortable in your decision as he discusses all the issues with you in detail. He does not promise what he can't deliver (I have experienced this with other lawyers in the past). When he was not entirely sure on a specific issue, he did his research and came back with satisfactory answers in a timely manner. As a native Turkish speaker, Efe offered the same level of sophisticated legal counsel in both languages, which may make it attractive for some clients in the future. Given the ever-evolving nature of the immigration law, the lawyer needs to be sensitive to the grey areas and make sure the client is not left out in the cold. Efe did just that. We are very happy with the service he provided and we would definitely hire him in the future. He is an excellent lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Lawyer of the Year, American Turkish Association of Washington DC

2013

Power Player of the Year for Immigration Law, Smart CEO Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Saltzman & Evinch PLLC

2007 - Present

Partner, Butzel Long

2003 - 2007

Attorney, Ross, Dixon & Bell, LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

Education

2003

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Denver

B.S.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Turkish-American Creative Economies and Business Summit Immigration Options for Businesses

2012

Turkish-American National Leadership Conference Student Visa Rights & Duties

2011

Rockville Economic Development Inc.

EB-2 National Interest Waiver Green Cards

Publications

Languages

Turkish

English

French

Activity

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