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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2011
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
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Posted by Eric | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
We originally were working with other attorneys who mentioned that Mr. Schmitt’s firm was foremost in J1 visa waiver issues. We scheduled a consult and discussed our case with Mr. Schmitt. It was clear that he was an expect in the field. We decided to retain his services where others were unable...
Posted by Hilde | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When the need arose for me to file for a waiver, Brian came highly recommended by two immigration attorneys in the Atlanta area. From our very first meeting, Brian was solicitous, sincere, and took the time to carefully and thoroughly explain every nuance of the process. It quickly became evident tha...
Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had a relatively complicated J-1 persecution waiver case. I contacted multiple lawyers who specialize in J-1 waivers. They either discouraged me from pursuing the case or didn't demonstrate sufficient knowledge in this area of immigration law. From our initial conversation, Brian was extremely prof...
Posted by David and Karina | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
If you need a J1 visa waiver, Brian is the right person to help you. He is very knowledgeable and professional. He never took more than a few hours to answer our questions. We are glad he was our lawyer during the process. We highly recommend him.
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Brian is a professional and communicative J1 waiver attorney. Before I met him, I had consulted with some immigration lawyers and so many of them didn't know what a J1 waiver is. I did my research and I found out about Brian and Schmitt. Immediately as I talked with him on the phone, I had hope. Bri...
"Brian Schmitt is an excellent immigration/military law attorney. Whenever I have an immigration-related question or issue in a litigation case of mine, the first person I call to get an answer is Brian. His extensive knowledge and expertise in his field, coupled with his ability to express such knowledge in easy-to-understand language, makes him a superb choice for anyone looking for a highly-skilled immigration/military law lawyer."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I have followed Mr.Schmitt's answers on AVVO, in particular when it comes to J1 visa issues and i find his knowledge of the subject to be very deep,fervor admirable and enviable and understanding of the immigration law profound.I am very pleased to have an opportunity to endorse Attorney Schmitt."
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Administrative law lawyer
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, U.S. Army
2015
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (Second Award), U.S. Army
2014
Army Commendation Medal (Second Award), U.S. Army
2014
Army Commendation Medal (First Award), U.S. Army
2014
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, U.S. Army
2014
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (First Award), U.S. Army
2015 - Present
Editorial Board, Bender's Immigration Bulletin a LexisNexis Publication
2012 - Present
Partner, Hake & Schmitt
2010 - Present
Associate Lawyer, Bruce A. Hake, P.C.
2009 - Present
Judge Advocate, U.S. Army JAG Corps
2012 - Present
International Medical Graduate TaskforceMember
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Maryland State Bar Association, Immigration Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
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Appeal Sustained-Victory
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
B.S.
2016
2015
Military-Immigration Law Block of Instruction
2015
2015
J-1 Waiver Options and Beyond, with Jennifer Minear
2015
J Waivers and Beyond, with Jennifer Minear and Eleanor Fitzpatrick
2014
2014
2014
2013
2012
2012
INA 212(e) Waiver Litigation, with Devin Theriot-Orr
2016
2015
2015
2014
2014
2012
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