Paul S. Haar

Paul S. Haar

4.9
Rating: 1.7

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Immigration

1150 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 900, Washington, DC

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 43 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1997

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Membership Lapsed

Licensed in New York for 35 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1990

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Maryland for 36 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Suspended - Disciplinary

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Offices of Paul S. Haar

1150 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 900, Washington, DC, 200364129

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Paul S. Haar's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

118 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 64 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Yasemin Atalay | April 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The most expensive lesson of our lives

We were about to sign a contract with a law firm for our e2 visa that was stuck in the American Consulate in Istanbul when a friend told us about Mr Haar. Our intention before having met him was to file a mandamus lawsuit but Mr Haar convinced us to chose another way about which he denied to give an...y details before signing the contract. After signing a contract with him and paying 5000 usd, he said he was really good at what he does and that he was going to “shake them” referring to whoever was in charge of our e2 visa still under administrative process after 9 months. He didn’t say anything else about his system. What he did in a period of 30 days was to send the embassy an email asking about our visa after which he received the exact same answer we did when we wrote them. Then Mr Haar contacted a US senator via email asking him to contact the embassy. Which he did, and received the exact same answer from the embassy. If it wasn’t my friend who told me about Paul Haar, I would think this was a scam and that he wasn’t a real lawyer. But unfortunately he is and this is just the most expensive lesson of my life. After “failing” to get a proper answer through the US senator, Mr Haar decided that we could file a Mandamus lawsuit for which he requested another 5000 usd. This means we paid 5000 dollars for him to send an email to a us senator and talk to us for 1-1.5 hours on the phone. He might be ok with this deal but it just isn’t right or fair. When we told him so he compared us to a child who gets mad when they can’t get a cookie. He has very poor communication. He says things like “stop talking” during conversations, thinks this is normal and manages to make you regret each time you need to talk to him. We definetely regret having met him and we hope this review prevents a few people from going through a similar experience.

Paul Haar

Replied last May 26, 2024

We deeply care about each and every client and deeply regret that this client felt unhappy with our representation. He retained us to facilitate the consular processing of a nonimmigrant visa application filed by a prior attorney on his behalf. Per our agreement, we diligently reached out to the U.S. Consulate, the U.S. Department of State Visa Office and National Visa Center, and to Congressional contacts. Not having received satisfactory responses, we then offered to prepare and file a petition for writ of mandamus, at which suggestion the client balked and disappeared. Moreover, upon learning of this review, we promptly contacted the client to ask what we could do to satisfy the client, but we never received a response. We wish this client the very best and would be delighted to follow up if he should contact us in the future.

Posted by Martin | April 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Positive review Mr. Paul Haar

I own a small company specializing in sophisticated medical research devices where we have needed to hire several persons requiring special visas and work permits from different countries, mostly from South America. We have used the expert guidance and legal expertise form Mr. Paul Haar for more than... 18 years. Every person we have brought to Paul has received their visas and work permits, which has been a tremendous value to our company and allowed to us meet our personnel needs. Several of these employees have gone on to receive green cards and eventually their citizenships.

Posted by Abdulwahab | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

I have dealt with Paul Haar for more than two years now, and I can say with all impartiality that he is a person who is fully proficient in the knowledge required for his work, deals with great professionalism, and puts professional ethics among his priorities, as he is creative in creating opportuni...ties to help the client and has a creative mind, as well He is very clear in his decisions and discusses them with the client with all humility and patience. Finally, he is available on all days of the week and answers your call at any time. I am very happy to know Mr. Paul and recommend it to everyone who has a problem in Mr. Paul's field of specialization.

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Talent Super Lawyer

I was impressed with Paul and Sarah's talent and deep knowledge and specialty of immigration law and procedures the first time I had a meeting with them at their office. I was even more surprised to see Paul settled my confusing immigration issues in just one hour. They are so different from other la...wyers who see my case as a hot potato. I am so proud to have Paul and Sarah taking care of my immigration case. I see admiration from the eyes of the judge and the neutralization interview officer. I am now a happy legit U.S. citizen. I am honored and grateful to have their help. They are surely the best lawyers you should pick.

Posted by Sarah LEILA | September 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

High ethical standards lawyer

I would love to share my amazing experience with Mr Paul Haar he is the best lawyer ever. Very professional want to thank him for his work and advice that I have received over the years we have worked on my immigration process I deeply thank you for that. We greatly appreciate what you did for me and... for my family, for your sincere devotion to us. high ethical standards, deep knowledge of immigration law and procedures, kindness and compassion, creativity and 24/7 responsiveness. Thank you, very much for being our lawyer.

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Paul S. Haar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Phillips

Immigration lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Paul has consistency been an immediate and passionate resource for clients in need of immigration counsel. He always makes time for his clients and encourages a well-thought strategic approaches to resolve the myriad of legal issues that immigration law entails. I endorse his services."

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Sarah Yeomans

Immigration lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Paul is a zealous and relentless advocate for all of his clients. He is both knowledgeable in the black letter law and willing to think outside of the box to find a solution. Most importantly, he truly cares about his clients and their families."

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Jeffrey Wigodsky

Immigration lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is relentless in his desire to assist his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  1.7 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Suspension issued in NY, 2023

updated on 07/25/2024

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in MD, 2022

updated on 11/15/2023

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Suspension issued in DC, 1997

updated on 08/30/2016

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Honorary Fellow of American Academy of Chefs, American Culinary Federation

2014

Knighted as Chevalier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole, Republic of France

1981

Fulbright Scholar, Fulbright Commission

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Paul S. Haar/Immigration Counsel PLLC

Associations

2017 - Present

La Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs

Chancelier des Etats-Unis (National Executive Vice Present)

District of Columbia Bar

Chairman, International Law Section

American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter

Liaison to U.S. Department of Labor

American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter

Liaison to Immigration and Customs Enforcement

American Immigration Lawyers Association, D.C. Chapter

Pro Bono Coordinator, U.S. Immigration Court, Arlington, VA

District of Columbia Bar

Instructor, Pro Bono Asylum Program

Central American Refugee Center, Washington, D.C.

Pro Bono Asylum Mentor

2014 - 2017

La Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs

Jurisconsult/General Counsel

2013 - 2017

Chinese-American Business Association, Midatlantic

General Counsel

1988 - 1989

Washington Foreign Law Society

President

Education

1981

Washington College of Law, The American University

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Universite Libre de Bruxelles Faculte de Droit

LL.M - Master of Laws

1978

Universite d'Aix-Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, France

Exchange Scholar

1977

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

B.A. Magna Cum Laude

1976

Hague Academy of International Law, The Hague, The Netherlands

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2003

Voice of America

U.S. Immigration Law and Policy

2000

Fox News

U.S. Immigration Law

Languages

French

Spanish

German

Italian

Portuguese

Mandarin

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