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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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 Dr. Mohammad Khan | March 26, 2013 | Immigration

Excellent Immigration lawyer- GOT EB1A in 3 months

Excellent lawyer for Immigration. Peter is not only a great lawyer but a good human being. I work at Northwestern University. Peter was referred to me by my friend who had excellent success with his GC application. I started my green card journey in August 2012. I met Peter and presented him my case..., since my employer was not giving me a permanent employment and being from India I had only choice of EB1EA. Peter saw my CV, he told me the loopholes in my CV and directed me what documentation he needs from me to make my case best presentable for USCIS. He specifically told me how the letter of recommendations from my internal and external peer supervisors should be and what key points should be emphasized in my letter of recommendations. He checked with me all my documentations, and prepared my case very well. I gave him all my documentation on 3rd JAN 2013. My application was recvied by USCIS on 10 JAN 2013. My I-140 was approved on 12 JAN 2013 (just 2 days ). It is par excellent achievement for EB1EA at Nebraska Serv Cent. My I-485 was filled concurrently, last week my I-485 was approved and today 26 March 2013, I am receiving my Green card. It was extremely quick just 90 days in total to get the green card in hand from the date of application. MY Credentials when I applied for GC 1. Publications-8 (2 first author rest co-authors) 2. Citations-73 3. Awards/prize 2 -both national level. (1 from India 1 from US) 4. Reviewer of peer review papers- 10 papers from 5 different journals. In conclusion, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PETER MESSERSMITH for IMMIGRATION to USA

Posted by Thome | March 24, 2013 | Immigration

Highly Recommendation for Mr. Messersmith

Peter is an excellent immigration lawyer, the top of the best. Immigration is a stressful journey and all of us wish an happy ending in our cases. Peter is an expert in the immigration and he did his best in my case to get it approved. Jennifer also provides the best assistance to me in my case. Sh...e is very knowledgeable about the immigration and very friendly. Peter made my impossible case to be possible and I received my green card this week. He really made it happen. I highly recommend Peter to be your immigration lawyer. You need a lawyer to work with you and fight for you in the immigration issue. The Messersmith Law Firm will be your best choice.

Posted by Romelia | March 06, 2013 | Immigration

green card EB1

I am from Mexico, I was directed to Peter from some friends that had recently gotten their GC with him. From the first time I wrote him he was very useful and it was clear he knew this process really well. He told me immediately what options I qualified for, even without being his client yet. He was ...very helpful and always answered my questions very promptly and in detail. The whole process went pretty smoothly. He also works with a team of very friendly, efficient, professional, knowledgeable and caring people. I had friends telling me I should file myself, but I must say, peace of mind and knowing someone so knowledgeable has your back is well worth the cost... if I had to, I would absolutely do it again this way.

Posted by Iga | January 27, 2013 | Immigration

Green Card through NIW

Have nothing but good things to say about Peter. He was very responsive and helpful. Peter was referred to us by a friend who also had a very positive experience. He helped us put together our application under NIW and saw the whole process to its successful conclusion. From the very beginning we we...re happy with how he handled our case, so that we referred him to one of our friends who then successfully applied under similar circumstances and also spoke very highly of Peter.

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2013 | Immigration

Great exprience with green card application

We had a great experience with Peter for our green card application through NIW during OPT. Peter responded questions promptly and efficiently. With his help our case was approved in 8 months.

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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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