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

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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

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 Ravi | July 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer and Best Law Firm

Love this lawyer and law firm.  Mr. Peter Messersmith is undoubtedly the best.  I visited my family and tried to enter with an H1B but was denied citing INA 212 (a)(7)(A)(i)(I) and got expedited removal and barred from enterring the US for 5 years.  According to CBP, the 212(a)(6)(c)(i) misrepresenta...tion was associated with my H1B. I had no clue what was going on. I was terrified since this carries a lifetime bar.  I reached out to my employer but my company lawyer doesn't have experience with this so I called Mr. Peter Messersmith's office.  His assistant Ms. Jen Ren is very friendly and helpful. I retained Mr. Peter Messersmith immediately.  He didn't miss any detail and prepared an excellent case.  He fixed both 5 year removal order ban and INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) permanent lifetime ban.  I was able to get my H1B visa again. Don't give up your hope and asked Mr. Peter Messersmith's help. He's absolutely the best lawyer.

Posted by Suleman | November 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Experience working with the Messersmith law firm

We had a great experience working with Peter, he supported me and the family through the EB 1 and I 485 application process. He was instrumental to the successful conclusion of the green card application process. Well done to the Messersmith team!

Posted by Jessica | August 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

BEST LAWYER EVER!!!

BEST LAWYER EVER!!! My cousin was a researcher but switched to finance. Peter got his colleagues' EB1 and NIW green cards approved. He retained Peter to handle his EB1 and NIW green card which got approved quickly so he had so many great things to say about Peter. I was found permanently inadmissible... due to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) because I was on F1 OPT with AZ Tech. CBP removed me and barred me from entering the U.S. for a period of 5 years and gave me INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I). I did a google search and found Peter is also an expert in solving INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and INA 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I) issues. I told my cousin that I found Peter to be an expert in resolving these types of issues. He encouraged me to ask Peter to handle my case. Of course I want to. I also wanted to talk to Peter and see what he thinks about my situation. I scheduled a phone consultation and paid a fee. He's really great! So nice and honest! He explained everything very clearly and told me about my options. He didn't guarantee or promise anything. I asked for an agreement. After the call, his assistant Jen sent me the agreement. I signed up right away. He sent me bunch of documents and an online portal for me to upload my documents. I followed his instructions on how to gather everything and he also helped me review and revise all of my documents. Whenever I email him, he replies to my questions right to the point which I really like. He never ignored me. My case is so complicated but Peter expertly handled it and won my case. Peter had both INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) bar and 5 year removal bar completely removed from my record. Really amazing! Can't believe it! My husband is a US citizen so I retained him to help me with my immigrant visa and green card process through my husband after he won both of my cases for me. He got everything approved for me. I'm in the U.S. now with a green card. To this day, I still can't believe it. I can tell that he put in so much effort to win my cases. The legal services he provides are extraordinary. Words aren't enough to express how much I appreciate. I feel really fortunate that I went through him. Otherwise I won't be where I am today with my husband and have the opportunities to pursue my dreams. Peter made all theses possible. He's truly the BEST!!! I highly and strongly recommend Peter!!!

Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional attorney

Mr. Peter Messesmith is very knowledgeable and methodical, and can work on cases that are complicated and not necessarily normal. He approached my case very professionally and asked me to provide all the documents that were needed, prepared everything and presented them in a coherent manner. His ...process successfully worked in my case. He is very responsive and does what he says he will do. He listens to your case, considers your concerns (which I think is very important) and tries to come up with possible solutions that are both feasible and address your concerns. I recommend him if you need legal help with your immigration.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Success in reversing a travel ban!!

I received a 5 year travel to the US made in error. As we contacted Peter and got on a call with him, he was personable and was able to clearly explain the process for us and our options. Although we thought that the fees were expensive, after having successfully overturned the 5 year ban, we think i...t was worth it! Peter was very knowledgeable and put together a convincing case for CBP by piecing together the documents we collected.

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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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