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

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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 Lele | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer!

My family and I had many immigration issues but luckily Peter is our lawyer so everything was resolved successfully! I got a job offer from a company while on an H1B visa. Peter handles all of the immigration cases for my new company. During the H1B transfer process, Peter discovered that my pre...vious company forgot to file change of status for my spouse and three children from F2 to H4 so my spouse and children have been out of status for almost two years. Peter miraculously fixed such complicated cases and got our four H4s and H1B transfer approved in less than two months. Peter later handled my wife's O1 visa and EB1A and green cards for my family. The whole process went great and it took 7 months and one week for us to get our green cards. It was quicker than we anticipated and there were no issues at all. He was very clear on what documents he wants and how we should gather them. He’s extremely helpful throughout the whole process. My family and I are thrilled because Peter made everything possible. We invited my sister and brother in law and their four adopted children to visit us. The visa officer charged my sister and brother in law with INA 212(a)(6)(E) smuggling and INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) misrepresentation. They were bared for life to enter the US. We retained Peter to help us resolve these issues. Peter diligently handled their cases just like he handled ours. After he filed their cases, it took about 5 months and the government removed both INA 212(a)(6)(E) and INA 212(a)(6)(c)(i) charges from both their record permanently. We’re very grateful for the amazing outcome. My wife is a cancer treatment specialist and saved many people's life. In a way, Peter is the one saving people's life because Peter fixed most difficult issues for us. Otherwise it would be impossible for us to stay here. His assistant Jen is also a very nice lady. I find every opportunity to recommend Peter to friends, co workers and anyone in my church who need immigration services. We are very fortunate to know Peter. We highly recommend him because he fought hard to win our cases and he did. He's the best lawyer!

Posted by Meet | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Best Lawyer I know

The best Law firm I know. I am very satisfied with the professional service I've received. Also, they do not treat you just as clients but they go above that and treat you as a FAMILY. Peter and Jen were always available for any questions I had and treated me as a family. I was always informed and gu...ided with the slightest detail you can imagine. I still remember my first call in a parking lot where I was tense about my case. But Peter knew exactly and how to proceed with the problems I was facing. I would definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone. He definitely knows what to do and how to do it and was very clear what my options were when I first had a conversation with him. I personally have never met him and all the conversations were on the phone or e-mail, but I TRUST him and here I am, got my L1A approved. Thank you Peter and Jen. You guys are amazing and the BEST.

Posted by Joy | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Attorney Peter Messersmith is the Best We’re Truly Impressed!!

I got attorney Peter Messersmith's name from my best friend. Attorney Peter Messersmith applied for an NIW through entrepreneur for my best friend. It was supposed to be really hard to get such cases approved but he got it approved quickly for my friend. My best friend only has great things to s...ay about attorney Peter Messersmith and told me that if there is one lawyer who can get my case approved it would have to be him. My boyfriend and I came to the US on L1 visas but our employer can't sponsor us for EB1C green cards. I heard about EB1A but I know that it's super hard to secure an approval. We scheduled a time to speak to attorney Peter Messersmith. He explained to us about the process and told us that my boyfriend had a better case and my case was not good. You can tell from talking to him that he's an expert in this area. Since we do not plan to get married anytime soon so we plan to apply separately. I asked attorney Peter Messersmith to take my case and I want to give it a try and I will not blame him in anyway if it doesn't go well. He said that the only possibility for a positive result is that we work together and produce as many supporting documents as possible. We each signed an agreement right after we spoke to him. We were happy that he doesn't charge hourly. He sent us a lot of materials after we signed up. We followed all of his instructions and listened every single advice from him. The help we received from him is priceless. He returned all of our many phone calls and responded to all of our many emails. He’s a big name lawyer but he never ignored us. His secretary was very nice too. My boyfriend got his documents quicker than mine so his case was filed one month before mine. His case was approved in 4 months and my case was approved about 6 and half months. Neither of us received a request for more evidence. The services we received were exceptional and were above and beyond our expectations. If you want a lawyer who can get your case approved, he’s the one! He diligently worked on our cases personally throughout the whole process. Attorney Peter Messersmith is an extraordinary lawyer! He's the one who can help you achieve your immigration dreams!

Posted by Amy | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Lawyer! Highly Recommended!

A bunch of my new co workers highly recommended Peter after I moved to a new lab. They all got their green cards through Peter. I wanted to give myself the best chance for an approval so I retained Peter to file EB1A, EB1B and NIW. He got all of my EB1A, EB1B and NIW approved. I recently received... my green card. I'm thrilled. After we started the process, he sent me a lot of materials to help me prepare my case. He properly addressed all of my questions through emails and calls very clearly without any delays. Throughout the whole process, he put into tremendous amount of time and efforts helping me with my documents to ensure that all of my documents look great before we file. Peter is really an amazing lawyer! He's very trustworthy, intelligent and dedicated. I can't thank him enough! His fee is very fair but not low and the payment plan is very helpful with my financial situation. I like that he offers a flat rate so you know exactly how much you're going to pay and the fee doesn't go up and down. His office staff is very nice and helpful as well. It was a great experience. I worked with other lawyers before but no one has impressed me as much as Peter did. I recommended Peter to several of my good friends. One friend went with the EB1A premium processing with Peter and his case was approved on the 3rd day. Thanks Peter! We're truly grateful!

Posted by Augusta Fernando | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thankyou

I am glad I have my green card. I thank Mr.Messersmith for his hardwork in my case. He is an intelligent guide, he will tell you exactly what is needed concerning the references letters. He is quick and all along one is not kept in the dark. A special mention I should make about Jen- a very polite ...and a helpful lady. I am sorry it took me a long time to write this review Thankyou Mr.Messersmith once again.

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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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