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Peter Messersmith
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Mr. Messersmith believes that your legal matters should be handled promptly and efficiently. He always keeps his clients informed about their legal matters. Mr. Messersmith guarantees that he will handle your legal matter personally and he will not have assistants or paralegals handle your case.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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23 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 23 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Messersmith Law Firm, PA
(407) 217-7738
Fax
390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801
messersmithlaw.com/Online Presence
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Peter Messersmith's Reviews
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Character & Conduct (33)
Staff & Support (32)
Trustworthiness (31)
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Payment Plans (5)
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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2011 | Immigration
J-1 waiver
Before I consulted with Mr. Messersmith, I was entirely confused about my complicated situation. He clearly explained to me what should be done. Every procedure was promptly and efficiently done. My J-1 waiver was completed in less than 3 months.
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2011 | Immigration
An immigration Laywer I will recommend
I applied for the EB2 with another attorney. My case was approved. When my employer (an university) came to know that my EB2 was approved, the officials in charge of immigration issues in my University were mad and used their contacts at USCIS Chicago to freeze the process. Suddenly my case became a ...
Posted by Lukas | July 11, 2011
Green Card through NIW
Went very smoothly. Very fast responses to my inquiries. Always sent me an email when a status would change. Peter sent me a list of items that I needed to submit to him, and after that he took over and managed everything in a timely manner. I never needed a lawyer before, and this was a very easy fi...
Posted by Sandra | February 08, 2011 | Immigration
Excellent Lawyer!!!
Peter and his Staff have done an Outstanding job!!! I had somewhat of a difficult case, that many Immigration Attorneys did not want to take on, Luckily after meeting up with five other immigration attorneys we were able to find Peter, He is truly the best one out there! He has made a tremendous di...
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2010 | Immigration
The immigration Lawyer I will recommend
We have been working with Peter for 10 months. We had a tough case. but Peter helped us solve it in a professional manner. He is always receptive and methodical, with a friendly attitude. Finally out case has been cleared. Peter is highly educated about legal immigration issues and in our case h...
Peter Messersmith's Lawyer Endorsements
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Experience
Honors
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction
2021
2021 Chicago Best Award, City's Best Awards
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Acquisition International Legal Awards 2020 Nomination, Acquisition International
2019
Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Nomination, Premier Lawyers of America
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Nomination, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Excellence Award, US Institute of Trade & Commerce
2017
Nomination, Legal Elite Awards
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Top Lawyers in Illinois, The Legal Network
2017
Top 3 Immigration lawyers in Chicago, IL, Three Best Rated
2017
Top 100 Immigration Lawyers in the State of Illinois, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
2016 Legal Awards Nomination, Acquisition International AI Legal Awards
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best Immigration Attorneys for Illinois Nomination, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Clients'Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Top Lawyers in Illinois, American Lawyers Media
2014
Clients'Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyers in Illinois, American Lawyer Media
2013
Best of Business Award for Chicago, Small Business Community Association
2013
Top Lawyers in Illinois, American Lawyer Media
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Clients'Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2019 - Present
President, The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.
2002 - Present
President, The Messersmith Law Firm, P.C.
2001 - 2001
Judicial Extern, Circuit Court of Cook County
Associations
2010 - 2011
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - 2003
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2002
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Texas System, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2010
JD Supra
J1 Waiver Options for Physicians
Languages
Mandarin
English
Activity
Legal Guides