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David Nabow Soloway

Immigration Attorney at Atlanta, GA

5.0   94 reviews
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  • Licensed for 40 years
    State GA
    Acquired 1982
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IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION NATIONWIDE AND WORLDWIDE (EB-1, EB-2/NIW, O, L, H, FAMILY-BASED, ETC.)

 

David N. Soloway is a principal in Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.  He is a graduate of Duke University ('79) and Emory University School of Law ('82).  His immigration law experience includes arguing Ardestani v. INS before the United States Supreme Court in 1991, a case of national importance addressing the applicability of the Equal Access to Justice Act to certain types of immigration cases.  He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and Federal District Court (N. Ga.) in addition to the Immigration Court, Board of Immigration Appeals and State and Superior Courts. After serving as Chair of the Liaison Committee for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Georgia-Alabama Chapter and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, he was elected to multiple Executive Committee positions, eventually including Chair, of the Chapter.  

Awards

Top Contributor 2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2015,2014,2013,2012
Top Contributor
2023 2022 2021 + 8 ...
Client's Choice 2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015,2013,2012
Client's Choice
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Kennedy, Nelapa & Soloway, PC

Reviews

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Client's Choice 2021
Client's Choice
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Posted by anonymous | November 5, 2009
Excellent service... Strongly recommend…
I am a post doctoral researcher in Physics and I received the service of Mr. David Soloway for my application for immigrant visa status through EB2/National Interest Waiver. In about five weeks after sending the application to the USCIS, I was surprised to see that USCIS have approved my I-140. I strongly believe that my case was successful because of Mr. Soloway’s excellent abilities as a lawyer. He is talented, knowledgeable, and very professional. I didn’t have any problem in communicating with him. He quickly responded to my emails. His comments and guidance were immensely helpful to get the important points into the expert opinion letters. Mr. Soloway had done an impressive job in preparing the legal brief and detailed index. Thanks for his service, presently I am happy to be a lawful permanent resident in US. I strongly recommend Mr. Soloway, especially to someone who has earned an advance degree through hard work and needs to get the permanent residence status.
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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2009
Simply exceptional and the best
It is very seldom in this day and age we live in to find individuals like David, Mrs Soloway and their entire team at their firm. They fathom that the service they provide is the single most vital and even life altering thing their clients could be going though, as it was in my case. From the very first meeting I had to the very last I was treated like their most important client. I was treated like I was part of the soloway family. They were kind, understanding,patient,receptive, professional and the list goes on and on. Thank you very much for everything soloway family. You will always be my number 1 attorneys.
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Posted by Thanakorn | April 24, 2023
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EB2-NIW
David Soloway is very professional. I prepared my EB2-NIW case with him and got my I-140 approved within three months. I highly recommend him and his team at Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.
Posted by Reza | March 27, 2023
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My NIW case
It was my great pleasure working with Mr. Soloway. USCIS approved my I-140 Form less than three months after it was filed. Definitely, it was not possible without Mr. Soloway's help and his invaluable experience. Thank you so much, Mr. Soloway! I highly recommend him and his team at Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, P.C.
Posted by Elnaz | April 12, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
NIW
I highly recommend him. He is very responsive. Additionally, he is skilled, experienced, and qualified for NIW cases.
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
NIW for Cybersecurity specialist
I’m a cybersecurity specialist at a relatively early stage in my career. David helped me with the EB2/National Interest Waiver application along with the Adjustment of Status and EAD. My I-140 was approved in ~9 months which is faster than I expected, and my I-485 was approved a few months later; the whole process from filing to getting a green card took less than 14 months (filed concurrently) with no RFEs or interviews (EAD was approved too). I’ve researched attorneys that specialize in NIW cases around the entire USA before hiring David. I had mixed feelings about my success and how I should approach it. But after consultation with David and Theresa I was left with a great confidence about the success of my case. I had a lot of deadlines with my visa/EAD and time was against me, David helped me to shape my case in the best possible way, explained my options and steps with my visa so I won’t have any legal problems later. It took a few months with back and forth communication to draft my case. David and team were always available, answered all my questions (sometimes stupid or obvious) really fast and in detail, not just saying “yes-no” but explaining why it was that and how to make it work or alternatives that I didn’t know existed. We initially talked for more than 2.5 hours where he went through everything with me in an explicit way and helped to make my case stand out and guided me on how to obtain strong evidence. He took away my fears in a lot of aspects but mostly about independent expert letters, and helped to direct experts until the letters looked as strong as possible and complimentary to all my skills and expertise. I’m endlessly thankful for all the help, guidance and support that David and team gave me through my immigration process. As stressful as it can be with any immigration cases, David made it smooth, less anxious but also you will feel that you are in the right hands and the team genuinely will care about you. With a smile on my face, I now can write that I am a happy permanent resident of the USA, looking forward to a new journey ahead of me. But finally obtaining my new home - this is all a big THANK YOU to David, Theresa and Taylor. If you need a strong defender of your interests - this is the end of your search! David will help you as he helped me and hundreds of others.
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Posted by Leslie | October 13, 2021
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Good advice
Mr Soloway answered my question the next day. He not only suggested what lawyers to get in touch with, he also sent me the list of lawyers that I could call on. Extremely helpful. I appreciate his time very much.
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
He made sure our GC interview went smoothly
David was such a great lawyer to work with! He came with us to our GC interview and made sure to prep us ahead of time and ask any important questions to the officer when needed. It made us feel so much better having him there to attend with us!
Posted by zohreh | May 18, 2021
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My Experience
He is really great at his job.. He is Successful. One of his clients introduced him to me and I am really satisfied and thankful for all of things that he's done for my case
Posted by Shima | April 17, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Great attorney for NIW
I was looking for an NIW attorney and was referred to Mr. Soloway by my friends at Georgia tech. Although I moved to California, I decided to hire him. He did a great job editing my expert opinion letters. He also gave me very useful hints to collect evidence that strengthen my case significantly. My I-140 was approved in less than 5 months in 2018.
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Posted by Maziar | April 7, 2021
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An excellent lawyer
David is an excellent lawyer. He represented me in my NIW-I140 case and I can't thank him enough for his professional help. He is a very serious person in his job and he gets the job done in the best way. I had a very good experience and I highly recommend David and his Firm.
Posted by ADEL | February 26, 2021
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Best immigration lawyer
Working with  David Soloway as my immigration lawyer was the best choice I ever made He is very professional very knowledgeable about immigration laws and process Working with him and his firm made our life so much easier If you are looking for an immigration lawyer look no further with David and his firm (  Frazier Soloway Kennedy ) you are in great hands and they will do their best to guarantee your success
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Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2020
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Immigration status adjust interview
David's professional advice is very helpful for my interview. Without his telephonic representation and suggestions, we may not be able to get approval on the same day.
Posted by Saeed | October 31, 2020
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Lawyer for EB2-NIW
He's the one for you if you are at an early stage in your career and want an amazing lawyer representing you. He always goes above and beyond to answer any questions. When working with him, you feel comfortable reaching out. You can always talk to him or Ms. Kennedy whenever you need to. You won't regret choosing him!
Posted by [email protected] | October 24, 2020
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Permanent Residency
It is my immense pleasure to write this recommendation for my advocate Mr. Soloway. Its been a journey and I found him by my side at every step of the way. The way he handled my case and guided me through it, a review is just not enough to thank him. I wholeheartedly recommend him as an immigration lawyer. He is truly the best.
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Posted by Mehdi | October 15, 2020
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He is the one you need for your immigration case
When I hired David for the preparation of my EB2-NIW case, I had only limited time to submit my application. David accepted to prepare and submit my application in 3 weeks! Given his decades of experience with the preparation of I-140 applications, despite my limited number of reference letters, my case got approved right away. He understands that every application is unique in its nature, and he prepares an excellent application that meets your needs. He is very detail-oriented, he talks to you clearly, and take notes. After meeting with him, you will receive a detailed email about the meeting highlights. He is very responsive in answering emails and clarifying ambiguities. Thank you David for making the stressful process of immigration as smooth as possible.
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Posted by ANDREW | August 14, 2020
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Caring, Professional, thorough and Successful
It is truly rare today to find an organization which conducts business like David and his firm. They exemplify the ideals of true professionalism delivered with a personal and caring approach that places the customer and their needs first. They bring to bear their deep and broad knowledge of the law with attention to detail and a personalized approach that will leave you feeling like you had dealt with a boutique firm of exclusive lawyers. I cannot recommend them all highly enough and they achieved results for our family with truly exceptional speed and efficiency.
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2020
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Regarding I-485 filing and portability
I contacted Attorney Soloway regarding my I-485 filing and portability. He is excellent and has a great knowledge of immigration. I felt much confident after taking Mr. Soloway.
Posted by anonymous | June 23, 2020
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Researcher
He is a very serious immigration attorney in Atlanta for researchers with PhDs. One of the best to work with.
Posted by Ehsan | May 12, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent service for my EB2/NIW case
David was my attorney for the I-140 application in the EB2/NIW visa category. During this time, he always meticulously and professionally worked on my case with good ethics, answered all my questions, and met all timelines he promised. He spent lots of time to assist me with having my supporting documents at a very high quality. My I-140 case got approved in around 10 months. I am happy with the quality of service that David provided for me, and I recommend him to anyone looking for a professional attorney.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • partner
  • Kennedy, Nalepa & Soloway, PC (formerly Frazier, Soloway & Poorak, P.C.)
  • 1985 - Present

Education

  • Emory University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1982
  • Duke University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1979

Legal Cases

  • Ardestani v INS
  • U.S. Supreme Ct ruled EAJA is inapplicable.

Associations

  • Interfaith Children's Movement, Inc.
  • Executive Committee
  • 2008 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Georgia-Alabama Chapter Grant Review Committee
  • Co-Chair
  • 2017 - 2017
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)
  • Chair
  • 2011 - 2012
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Atlanta chapter)
  • First Vice Chair
  • 2010 - 2011
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Atlanta chapter)
  • Second Vice Chair
  • 2009 - 2010
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association, Atlanta Chapter
  • Treasurer
  • 2008 - 2008
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (Atlanta chapter)
  • Secretary
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Interfaith Children's Movement, Inc.
  • Secretary
  • 2008 - 2011
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Speaking Engagements

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Georgia-Alabama Chapter Annual Meeting
  • Representing clients in EB2/NIW cases
  • 2018
  • Selected U.S. Immigration Laws and Practices of Importance to Family Law Practitioners
  • Family-related immigration issues
  • 2011
  • Adjustment of Status: Tips and Experiences
  • Adjustment of Status: Tips and Experience
  • 2009
  • Immigration issues for scholars, researchers and scientists
  • Immigration issues for scholars, researchers and scientists
  • 2008
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Attorney endorsements

Received (17)
Given (8)
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Immigration Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Soloway as he appears to provide thorough, consistent and caring advice in each of his answers here on Avvo."
Immigration Attorney | Aug 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Soloway has had a long and distinguished immigration law career, and he has been active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. David is extremely knowledgeable and has extensive experience. I have referred clients to David for 27 years and he has always done an incredible job for them, which makes me look good."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Stellar attorney, extremely knowledgable in his field."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Soloway are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Immigration Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I strongly recommend Mr. Soloway. David is one of the most highly regarded immigration attorneys in Atlanta. Speaking from personal experience as a fellow Atlanta immigration attorney, David is resourceful, highly professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He is also one of the most helpful attorneys around. David is an absolute credit to the immigration law community and I strongly endorse him."
Immigration Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David is an honest, dependable, individual. He is a pleasure to interact with both on a professional and personal level. His professionalism shows in the success of his firm. I would recommend Mr. Soloway."
Immigration Attorney | Sep 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. David has been a leader in the immigration attorney field in SW US and know for his excellent work in AILA and with the overall community. When I was in private parctice in Jacksonville in the early 2000s David was always available to assist."
Immigration Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Whenever asked for a referral to a top-notch immigration attorney, without hesitation I provide them with the name and contact information for David Soloway. David has been practicing law for over twenty-five years, and he represents his clients in a professional and ethical manner. I highly recommend him."
Immigration Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Mr. David Soloway for many years. His work in the area of immigration is exceptional. He has been a liaison chair with the Atlanta immigration office for several years. He was a subperb chair and help the local Atlanta immigration bar to improve their relationships with the Atlanta Immigration Office."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known David since 1990. At that time I shared an office suite with David. I am familiar with a number of matters handled by David. I know David to be an excellent and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I refer clients to David and all were happy with David's representation. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer's work."
Immigration Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with David Soloway on several matters and would recommend him to any client without hesitation. David is an extremely talented and thoughtful lawyer who provides top-notch representation to his clients."
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Atlanta Immigration Lawyer David Nabow Soloway
David Nabow Soloway
Immigration Attorney
Atlanta, GA
Licensed for 40 years
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