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

1

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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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 23 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2002

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

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 May | October 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extraordinary Lawyer Delivers Extraordinary Results

Peter is definitely the best immigration lawyer! He was referred by several friends. He successfully obtained O1 and EB1 for me in a matter of days and green card for me in less than 2 months. He's just amazing! You can place all of your trusts in him. If you want your immigration case to be app...roved, I highly recommend to seek his help. He'll get your case approved! I'm truly impressed!

Posted by altaf | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer specially for 601 and 212

The best lawyer you can hire for the 601 and 212 processing. I had hired him for my moms 601 and 212 waivers. He was to the point from the beginning pointing out the options I had. He was prompt in answering any question I had and it was answered really fast. I'm really thankful to him coz of whom we... were able to get both the approvals. I would recommend to hire Mr. Messersmith in any kind of immigration case one has and get it approved.

Posted by Helen | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Form I-797C Green Card

My husband and I definitely recommended The Messersmith Law Firm for green card apply. Peter is a very knowledgeable lawyer. During my green card progress, he did very carefully go through all the documents that we provide and also respond our questions as soon as he can. He takes our case very serio...usly, and helping our green card apply smoothly!! His assistant Jan also help us a lot during the green card apply, reminded us the dateline also provide us much information what we need to prepare for green card as well. Really appreciated you and Jan's help!!

Posted by Samuel Kadavakollu | June 12, 2016 | Immigration

Best Lawyer for getting green card

Best Law Firm I ever know! I came to US from India to do my Ph.D. With the help of Messersmith Law Firm me and my wife would able to get green card. I came to know about this Firm from my good friend and I called them and they applied my E1B EA green card through premium process. I only have 5 p...ublications when I applied but Peter Messersmith answered all of my emails and questions promptly and helped me alot to file my application successfully. I got my I-140 approved in 14 days through premium processing and then he applied my I-485 which I received in two months. My wife got RFE since, she did not take x-ray for tb positive, but we answered the questions and she got her green-card in one month. I never get a chance to talk with him over phone, since he answered all of my questions through email. Jen also helped me a lot by answering all of my phone calls and questions during this process. They have lot of patience and I strongly recommend anyone to consider this firm while filing your permanent residency application or any visa application. Three of my friends already contact Messersmith Law Firm and start filing their applications. Best service! Kudos to Peter! Thank you Peter.

Posted by Aditi | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB1A Green Card successfully filed and approved

Peter and his assistant Jen were helpful and accessible. Phone calls were always answered and emails received prompt replies. Jen is a sweetheart. I applied for my permanent residency under the EB1A category. Peter was very helpful in letting me know what I needed for the filing providing examples an...d samples to help me put my own letters together. I was extremely stressed during the whole process and worried about my chances because as we immigrants know, our work, home and livelihood in the US depends on our legal status in this country. But Peter and Jen both reassured me and calmed me down. Good lawyer and good man.

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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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