Nicole M. Hartnett

Nicole M. Hartnett

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Immigration

4208 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Location

Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

4208 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609

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Nicole M. Hartnett's Reviews

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18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marcelo | May 15, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent experience

I was referred to Nicole in March 2015. Not only is Nicole extremely knowledgeable in all areas of immigration law, but she is also very efficient, responsive, and truly a pleasure to work with. She promptly handled my case, which was a time-sensitive matter, with utmost care and dedication and ultim...ately achieved a positive outcome in as little time as possible. Thanks to Nicole’s excellence, my case was resolved in April, less than a month after filing. She proved to be a very skilled attorney and also a wonderful counselor. I wholeheartedly recommend Nicole to anyone in need of the services of a competent lawyer who will ensure that your case is treated with care and priority.

Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2014 | Immigration

We highly recommend Nicole

Nicole helped my husband (UK citizen) and I (US citizen) navigate all the paperwork & timelines to legally married in the US -- easily, on time & with zero issues. She answered all our questions regarding the paperwork and was very responsive to every query. She provided us excellent guidance for t...he pre-interview prep and even told us which questions we should not be asked. She provided us with excellent advice time and again and made a complex and at times nerve racking process simple and easy to manage. We would highly recommend Nicole as an immigration lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2013 | Immigration

A Lawyer Par Excellence!

The gods were smiling on me when I met Ms. Nicole Marie Hartnett. When I appeared in her office for my first appointment, I immediately felt the intelligence, her formidable knowledge of the law, self-confidence, warmth and grace that oozed from her. She patiently and clearly explained the whole ...process, from the gathering of information and supporting documents to the final determination of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding my case. She gave me an extensive list of documents to prepare and a time frame for the entire process to conclude. On my second appointment with her, she carefully screened all the documents I had collected and asked for specific dates and detailed circumstances concerning the documents. She was very meticulous in filling out the different forms to be filed, answered any and all questions I had, however insignificant that may have been, and had me review the final version before she promptly sent them to the USCIS. In a surprisingly relatively short period of time, USCIS sent me a notice of approval and an interview date. In the meantime, Ms. Hartnett regularly kept me updated with all the latest bulletins, announcements, and press releases issued by the USCIS which were pertinent to my case. She assured me that I could reach her at any time should I have further questions or concerns. Just before my interview with the Immigration Officer, she met with me again to help me prepare for this final step. She explained the possible scenario that would take place during the interview, the questions most likely to be asked, the proper way to respond, the correct decorum to observe and assured me that everything would turn out well. Indeed, she effortlessly gained my complete trust and confidence. Her presence during my interview gave me the confidence and self assurance I needed to face the interviewing officer. It made the interview a more pleasant and stress-free experience. Ms.Hartnett's fee was very reasonable. But more than that, she made me feel that I was not just another client, but a friend she sincerely cared about and would fight for and would willingly do everything she could to have a happy resolution to my case. She is definitely a lawyer with a heart, a lawyer with a conscience, a lawyer par excellence!

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Nicole M. Hartnett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andres Lemons

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a talented and friendly immigration lawyer who is always willing to go the extra mile to help those in need."

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Rachel Baskin

Immigration lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an excellent colleague and resource in the field of immigration law. She is incredibly knowledgeable and well-respected in the field."

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Leonard Boyer

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hartnett is a very knowledgeable effective advocate for her clients."

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Stuart Reich

Immigration lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an excellent and highly able attorney. I've had the privilege of conferring with Nicole on several matters and have been impressed with her firm grasp of the law and deep concern for her clients."

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Andrew Stengel

Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is an excellent immigration attorney. I give Nicole the highest recommendation and would trust her to handle clients who have the most sensitive immigration matters."

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Charles Conroy

Immigration lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Since I've known Nicole Hartnett, she has impressed me with her knowledge of immigration law and her deep concern for the needs of her clients. She is a highly ethical individual and I gladly endorse her as an immigration lawyer."

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Merrill Cohen

Immigration lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole is a smart, thorough and caring attorney, who knows Immigration well. I first met Nicole while she was still a student - she worked for my law firm part-time during law school - and I have stayed in contact with her since. I highly recommend Nicole to those seeking highly-competent, insightful legal help with their visa and green card needs."

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Joshua Bardavid

Immigration lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nicole is an excellent attorney with lots of experience in immigration law. She is a true professional and approaches every case with a sharp legal mind and a compassionate heart."

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Randeep Hira

Immigration lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with and known Nicole for many years. She is an incredible advocate for the immigrants she represents. She is the first and only immigration lawyer I call when I need help with a case in New York."

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Kevin Black

Immigration lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nicole worked very hard to protect the interests of her client and make sure that she was involved in every step of a process that may have adversely affected her clients ability to remain in the country."

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Jesse Lloyd

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nicole and I worked together at a boutique immigration firm a number of years ago, and I have had the pleasure to continue discussing immigration law and strategies with her ever since. She is smart, knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to her clients. Additionally, she writes exceedingly well- a skill which is essential, but sadly lacking among attorneys."

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Madeline Fletcher

Immigration lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hartnett has dedicated her career to helping clients secure legal status in the US and that dedication shines through in her work. Ms. Hartnett is tireless, compassionate and knowledgeable and her counsel has been invaluable."

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Florina Altshiler

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hartnett is considerate, passionate and intelligent. She takes her clients' immigration rights seriously and gives the time and individual attention necessary to properly evaluate and prepare a case. I have referred client to Ms. Hartnett in the past and they were all very satisfied. Ms. Hartnett returned calls in the evenings and made time to meet with clients on the weekends. She is committed to serving the interests of her clients."

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L. Ehrens

Immigration lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicole and I worked together as immigration lawyers at an immigration law firm. She is committed to her clients and to the field of immigration law, and I highly recommend her services."

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Edward Mcginty

Immigration lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Hartnett on immigration matters. She has expert knowledge in the field of immigration. She works very hard for her clients and is very responsive to their needs. I highly recommend her."

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Elizabeth Franqui

Immigration lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is very ethical and cares deeply about her clients. She also very much enjoys the work she does."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Irish Top 40 Under 40, The Irish Echo

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2013 - 2016

Principal Attorney, Hartnett Law

2013 - 2016

Staff Attorney, The City College of New York, Citizenship Now

2012 - 2013

Attorney, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2011 - 2012

Legal Consultant, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

2006 - 2011

Associate attorney, Private immigration law firms

Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)

New York City Bar Association

New York City Bar Association, Immigration and Nationality Law Committee

Irish American Bar Association of New York

2013 - 2015

American Lawyer Academy

Education

N/A

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Loyola University Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

National University of Ireland

LL.M - Master of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced Issues in Naturalization

Accelerated and Special Routes to Naturalization

Publications

2016

LexisNexis publication Navigating the Non-Immigrant (Temporary) Consular Visa Process

2016

LexisNexis publication Checklist – Filling out Form I-9

Languages

English

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