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/

Online Presence

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Peter Messersmith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

139 Client Reviews

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Posted by Abbas | December 10, 2013 | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer in Chicago.

After consulting with multiple top-rated immigration lawyers in Chicago we decided to go with Peter Messersmith because we were welcomed and taken care of. Extremely high professionalism, punctuality and concern for our future. He made clear form the start about all options and possibilities how case...s can go and what can be done. He is not only knowledgeable but he cares about his clients and you can tell that right off the bat. I would definitely recommend him and trust him. Best immigration lawyer in Chicago.

Posted by saibal | December 03, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration lawyer

Peter Messersmith handled my EB1 and NIW case. Eventually both my NIW I-140 and EB1 I-140 got approved and now I have green card. I am very satisfied with Peter's professional service. He never gave me false hope. Before he took my case he clearly explained all the pros and cons. Most of the communic...ation was through emails and I always got all the questions answered promptly. Their prices are reasonable. I would definitely recommend Peter as an immigration lawyer to anyone!

Posted by T | September 18, 2013 | Immigration

Outstanding Immigration Attorney

Had a somewhat complicated case to remove my conditional permanent residency. Initially filed the application myself which was probably not a good idea and led to the complications. Initially visited with a very prominent immigration attorney in the area who pretty much said I had no shot of getting... my case approved. Almost giving up on the application, at the 11th hour decided to reach out to Peter based on his Google reviews. Shared my case with him and the feedback I had gotten from the previous lawyer. He was very courteous and re-assuring during the consultation, disputed most of the prior feedback I had received and knew exactly what documentation I needed to provide. Throughout the process, he kept me informed. I recently just got my case approved and would strongly recommend him.

Posted by Amir Hossein | June 06, 2013 | Immigration

Reliable attorney

There is no doubt that Peter is one of the best attorneys for the immigration cases. I hired him in mid 2012 based on strong recommendation of a friend of mine and after less than a year before finishing PhD, got my GC. I highly recommend this nice guy to the others and make them sure that he is th...e one who can help them out truly to handle their cases in the best manner. Once again thank you so much Peter and wish you all the best from bottom of my heart.

Posted by Alex | April 09, 2013 | Immigration

I do recommend him to my friends

Got my GC through EB2 case in 5 weeks after application.

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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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