Peter Messersmith

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Peter Messersmith

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Peter

Biography

The Messersmith Law Firm makes immigration possible. Call (833) 983-0397 NOW to find out how!

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

The Messersmith Law Firm is a full-service law firm, concentrating on immigration law. We have special expertise in work visas, family based visas, visa waivers, green cards through family and employment and asylum. We are well known for our zealous and creative advocacy on behalf of our clients. The Messersmith Law Firm assists large and small companies and institutions nationwide in complying with the complex immigration requirements of the USCIS, DOL and DOS.

23 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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Location

The Messersmith Law Firm, PA

390 N Orange Ave, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801

messersmithlaw.com/

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Peter Messersmith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

139 Client Reviews

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Posted by Augusta Fernando | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thankyou

I am glad I have my green card. I thank Mr.Messersmith for his hardwork in my case. He is an intelligent guide, he will tell you exactly what is needed concerning the references letters. He is quick and all along one is not kept in the dark. A special mention I should make about Jen- a very polite ...and a helpful lady. I am sorry it took me a long time to write this review Thankyou Mr.Messersmith once again.

Posted by Lisa | July 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer and Top Notch Legal Services

After reading all of the great reviews on Avvo and google, I finally found the right attorney Peter Messersmith. He's truly the best! During my H1B transfer process, USCIS found me inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) misrepresentation. For those who are affected by this section of law must know... how serious this is. The INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) carries a life time bar which prevents you from getting any immigration benefits. After reading all the great reviews on Avvo and google and a friend also mentioned that Peter Messersmith is a very well known and great attorney, I called his office and talked to his staff Jen who is very friendly to set a time to speak with him. After speaking with him, I felt that he is very intelligent and trustworthy. I knew immediately that if there is one attorney in this world can help me resolve this it would be him. I was right. He successfully helped me reopen my case, successfully win the appeal and obtain my H1B transfer. It was such a great experience working with him so my company hired him for my PERM labor certification and green card. He got both of them approved for me! I'm so grateful! During the process, I referred him to my cousin who would like to obtain an L1 visa and green card. Peter also successfully obtained both L1 visa and green card for my cousin. My cousin also had a great experience with attorney Peter Messersmith and his team. His fee is not low but considering the time, effort and great results, it's totally worth it! My cousin and I are both volunteers in our local hospital and homeless shelter on the weekends. Now we can give back to our community. Attorney Peter Messersmith made all of these possible. Thanks so much attorney Peter Messersmith! You're truly the most trustworthy and brilliant attorney! I'll definitely highly recommend you to anyone who needs immigration help!

Posted by Penedo | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you, Mr. Peter Messersmith

Mr. Peter Messersmith brilliantly led the whole process for the approval of my waiver. Quite solicitous, he responded to all emails promptly. He applied an effective legal strategy for the positive outcome of the process. I strongly recommend the services of Messersmith firm. Now I am fully happy ...and satisfied. Before hiring him, I had no reference to his work, I simply found him on the internet and I thought he would do a good job. It definitely did not disappoint. On the contrary, he demonstrated high competence and technical knowledge on immigration issues. Thank you so much Mr. Peter

Posted by Animesh Dhara | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Definitely recommend for green card application

After being recommended by some close friends, I appointed Mr. Peter Messersmith as our immigration lawyer to file our green card application. He filed our green card petition on both EB1A and EB2 category in 2015. He suggested me not to go for premium processing but to file as a concurrent applic...ation for EB1A category. Processing of our case got delayed in USCIS for some unknown reason and it took almost 1.5 years to get the green card in hand. Filling concurrent application did not save any time rather we had to do medical exams twice as it was more than a year old. Finally Peter got our cases approved in both categories which we made us very very happy with the outcome. We definitely recommend Messersmith Law firm for green card application. I think Messersmith Law firm handles the cases very professionally. During this entire time, I spoke with Peter only once over phone, rest of the communications was by email. He is very good at answering emails. I also appreciate the helps from Peter's assistant, Jen Ren during the entire time. The only thing I found as cons is - Peter is very expensive compared to the other highly-rated immigration Lawyers. He charges for EAD/AP applications separately which goes with I-485 application and charges for answering any RFEs you receive from USCIS. But at the end of the day, I can't complain because Peter and his law firm gave us the best outcome which we payed for.

Posted by C. Y. | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and Responsible Immigration Attorney

I hired Peter as immigration attorney in Apr. this year for my application of green card. My wife and I both received cards in early Dec. My case was EB1A. Peter wrote a professional petition letter to summarize all support materials and present them in a logically clear framework. It was impressi...ve that he found convincing background materials and cited case-laws to prove the significance of my contributions in my area, and prevented bugs that were probably challenged by immigration officers according to his experience. He also gave me many helpful suggestions on the testimonial letters. During my case, he was knowledgeable in immigration related policies and always able to make response to my questions by email or phone within no more than one day. I consulted other immigration attorneys before I signed with Peter. His attorney fee was not the lowest, but he could promise that all my documents and materials are processed by himself in person, and he confirmed that all the fees to be charged have been written in the contract and no additional fee.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

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 Association

Member

2003 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - 2003

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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