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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2011
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Acquired: 2009
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Posted by Eric | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended immigration lawyer
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 | Immigration
Excellent lawyer. Saved my life with my J1 visa waiver.
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 Bibhudatta | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very professional and knowledgeable
I am thankful to Mr. Schmitt for all his help in dealing with my J1 visa waiver situation. He is very knowledgeable and to the point. All my communications with him were very clear and timely. He was very prompt and professional in answering to all the queries. I was in a tough situation when I appro...
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2015 | Immigration
Best professional/lawyer I have ever worked with
I hired Brian for a J1 home residency requirement waiver. We had an initial consultation and right after the call I knew I was going to hire him. He is an expert in J1 visa issues. He will clearly tell you your chances of success and he will only represent you if you have high chances of success. ...
Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2014
Very professional and caring.
Brian dealt with my case in a competent and timely manner, explaining carefully what are the rules in my case. I felt he really cared about my situation, and advised me wisely. I truly recommend him.
"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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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
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2013
2012
2012
INA 212(e) Waiver Litigation, with Devin Theriot-Orr
2016
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2012
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