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

100%

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 candace | August 05, 2012 | Immigration

good experience with this law firm

This firm really helped us a lot! We would definitely recommend them especially for immigration purposes.

Posted by S | July 16, 2012 | Immigration

Best Immigration Lawyer!!!

This lawfirm made my dreams come true by getting me a greencard!!! Mr. Messersmith and his paralegal Jen Ren are experts of immigration. They handled my case with such professionalism- my emails were answered within hours and phonecalls were always answered with enthusiasm. They were so helpful in ev...ery single way. They always had solutions to my problems. They took care of all the paperwork- I did not have to do much at all. Their price is so very reasonable. Normally I do not write reviews, but I have never experienced such wonderful customer service and such professionalism that I feel it would be unfair if I did not write this review. Plus, I remember the time when I was searching for a good immigration lawyer and I realize that my review might be helpful to others who are looking for the same. I would recommend this law firm to anyone who is looking for a good immigration lawyer. As for me, I am so glad I discovered this law firm and I am sticking with this law firm for future immigration issues. How I discovered them: I had discovered them from a random internet search one night when I was worried about my immigration issue and could not sleep. I had just googled "immigration lawyer in chicago" and their website was listed in the search. I went to their website and it looked legit, so I sent them an email and the next morning when I checked my email, I had received an email from their paralegal. From that day onwards, it is all history. I do not live in Chicago, so I have never met them personally- everything in my case was all done over the phone, email and snail mail. They were always prompt with their response to my queries. The whole process went so smoothly. And now I have a Greencard!!! Woohoo! I used to feel handicapped and now I feel like I have wings! The Messersmith lawfirm gave me wings in the form of Greencard and now I am flying to achieve my goals and no one can stop me. Contact them if your immigration issues are making you feel handicapped also. Trust me, there is nothing that cant be fixed. I used to spend so much time worrying about my immigration issue but having a good lawyer made all the difference. Now that my problems are solved, I only hope that my sincere review will help others.

Posted by Vasiliy | June 22, 2012 | Immigration

Highly recommend Peter Messersmith

First time I used Peter’s services about five years ago. My friend recommended him to me. I am from NY, and at first it was awkward to start the whole process without even meeting Peter in person. But looking back I can say that I did absolutely right choice. Peter represented me in EB1 and NIW cases... in parallel. NIW was approved first and now I am happy permanent resident. During the whole process everything was communicated to me clearly and in timely manner. I was always getting same day e-mail reply to all my questions. All requirements, steps and forms along the process were communicated clearly without any hassle and rush. Second time I was a client of Peter’s firm a month ago. He helped to put case together for my relative to obtain a tourist visa to USA in US consulate abroad. My relative’s visa application was rejected several times before, this time we decided to look for Peter’s help. And he did a great job – visa was issued. Overall, I highly recommend Peter’s firm for immigration related services.

Posted by Samvith | June 07, 2012 | Business

Committed, Insightful, Efficient

This is the best law firm I have had the pleasure of doing business with. They came highly recommended by close friends. I was easily able to convine my company to hire them. While I had very high expectations at the start, I was pleasantly surprised to see Peter and his team surpass all my expectati...ons. Extremely intelligent and committed team, highly effective, efficient and there to stand by you when you need them most. I highly recommend this firm with no reservations.

Posted by Mikhail F | May 30, 2012 | Immigration

The Best Lawyer Ever!

Peter is very professional and honest lawyer. Believe me, I have done an extensive research and his name was always coming up. I hired him last year to help me to obtain a green card. He was very quick to response and he explains everything clearly. He even checked my recommendation letters! When I... moved, the green card of my wife was sent twice and it was returned. He and Jen handled this issue for no additional fee. Thanks to him and Jen I got my green card in less than 4 moths. He is really good. Trust me. I highly recommend him! I’d give him 10 starts if I could.

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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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