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 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by AKIN | July 02, 2015 | Immigration

Complete Knowledtge - Best Consultation

Mr. Poturoglu is a very example of a 'good lawyer' . He has a very good knowledge and deep experience ( especially for immigrant law ) I consulted him months ago and he gave me very accurate information. I would hire him if I need any law service in the future. Strongly recommended.

Posted by Gokhan | September 16, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I highly recommend Mr. Poturoglu to anyone who needs an immigration lawyer. Mr. Poturoglu assisted us with our application for permanent residency. He is very knowledgeable, professional and honest. He kept us informed at every step. We are glad we met him, recently received our green cards. We can't... thank him enough.

Posted by Glen | November 25, 2013 | Immigration

N-400 Naturalization Application under 319b

Mr. Poturoglu did excellent work in assisting us to obtain citizenship through the 319b provision. It was a complicated case since my wife had not lived in the US due to my work. Mr. Poturoglu was extremely diligent, meticulous, and tireless in developing the materials for our application. He provi...ded excellent advice on how to proceed, drafted our affidavits, and was always extremely responsive to our questions and needs. He worked with my employer firm to obtain their required documentation in a very professional and competent manner. He provided support to them in obtaining their documentation, supported the writing of the required company reports and affidavits that were submitted. Throughout this stressful and anxious process Mr. Poturoglu was very encouraging in this situation. We were successful in our application and without the assistance of Mr. Poturoglu I don't believe it would have gone nearly so well. We have experience with other immigration lawyers and this was by far the best experience and only regret we did not find Mr. Poturoglu earlier to help assist with other immigration issues. We would certainly hire Mr. Poturoglu again in the future if the need arises. We highly recommend him to anyone who needs a very knowledgeable, competent and highly responsive immigration lawyer. We were highly satisfied with the service and it was very good value for money.

Posted by Karina | March 12, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent service

I met Efe because of personal recommendation and I am very satisfied with the service he provided for my family-based green card application following my marriage. My husband and I were impressed at the beginning by Efe's willingness to listen to our confusion that came up in my conversation wit...h my employer regarding the pros and cons of employment-based visa and family-based green card and his commitment to find us a solution. He offered explanation and advice to clear up the situation, helped us understand the law, navigated a few possible different scenarios for us to take, evaluated our options, and eventually helped us choose the right path. He was knowledgeable, professional, confident, optimistic yet realistic, and transparent with the everything throughout the whole application process. We are very pleased that he showed great attention to details in the filing process and was focused on building a strong case for us, which was especially apparent in the filing process. He gave specific answers to our questions and practical advice for our interview. He responded to emails and phone calls promptly; it usually took less than a day to get a response back. He was also very courteous and respectful in his dealings with us. His insights and advice were reassuring. With his help, our petition progressed quickly in my opinion with no issues and our case was approved within 5 months after filing. I highly recommend Efe for family-based green card petition. He educated greatly us in the matter and made the experience stress free for us. We are happy, satisfied clients.

Posted by Emre | January 08, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Employmend Based Permenant Residency Case

I met Efe during one of my trips to DC and I consulted him for several issues that I had. At the time I used to work with another attorney. However during a simple consultation I could tell the difference between him and other attorneys that I worked previously. He is very professional, detail o...riented, realistic but confident. Following our initial conversation about my case, I was able to see the overall status without being buried into technical details. He clearly stated all grey zones in my case and made me aware of everything from worst to best case scenarios. He was honest and ready for every possible outcome that's why I believed that we would get the results regardless. The confidence he provided was priceless. In addition, unlike all other attorneys that I worked with he was very responsive and time efficient. For all the action items that I needed, I was only a phone call away from the result. During the case, we also had several challenges but he was always on top of them with alternative solutions. I was never worried because he was able to handle every possible situation. On the other hand, I also noticed that he cared more than I did which was truly impressive. I'm not sure what is everyone's perception about working with an attorney but Efe changed mine he was providing more than legal services he was managing the case and coaching me using his knowledge, experience and problem solving skills. Finally, my case was originally estimated to be resolved in 2-3 years but he resolved it in 9 months and honestly it could be as few as 6-7 months if my employer and I could be as efficient as he was. I would definitely recommend him if you are looking for a stress free, effective, time efficient, honest and professional service.

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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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