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 Samuel Kadavakollu | June 12, 2016 | Immigration

Best Lawyer for getting green card

Best Law Firm I ever know! I came to US from India to do my Ph.D. With the help of Messersmith Law Firm me and my wife would able to get green card. I came to know about this Firm from my good friend and I called them and they applied my E1B EA green card through premium process. I only have 5 p...ublications when I applied but Peter Messersmith answered all of my emails and questions promptly and helped me alot to file my application successfully. I got my I-140 approved in 14 days through premium processing and then he applied my I-485 which I received in two months. My wife got RFE since, she did not take x-ray for tb positive, but we answered the questions and she got her green-card in one month. I never get a chance to talk with him over phone, since he answered all of my questions through email. Jen also helped me a lot by answering all of my phone calls and questions during this process. They have lot of patience and I strongly recommend anyone to consider this firm while filing your permanent residency application or any visa application. Three of my friends already contact Messersmith Law Firm and start filing their applications. Best service! Kudos to Peter! Thank you Peter.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Service by Peter Law Firm

Excellent Service by Peter Law Firm I hired Mr.Peter as my immigration lawyer for my NIW and EB1A cases. He did fantastic job and my GC got approved. He is very professional,attentive, confident and knowledgeable. He is easily accessible via email and phone. I live in different state, I never me...t him personally but from the beginning to the end I have communicated via email only. He replied all my emails quickly and his answers are very short and to the point. I am glad that I took right decision to hire him.

Posted by Hui | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Good service on my green card application

Peter worked on our case for years and he is always patient and answered my request on time. I would recommend him to my friends. There is also a paralegal in his office, who speaks native Chinese. She is a great help if you prefer some translation when legal terms appear to be difficult to under...stand. The most important is that we eventually got the green cards. Peter, thank you!

Posted by Dmitry | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fast and efficient

I decided to apply for a green card through NIW and my friends, who successfully obtained GC, recommended Peter as an immigration lawyer. Peter and his staff showed themselves as highly motivated and attentive professionals. He helped in completing the forms, proofreaded the recommendations and was e...asily accessible via email or phone when I had questions. Under his guidance I quickly obtained the green card. I would highly recommend Peter for any immigration matters.

Posted by Sepideh | April 14, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent experience

I hired Peter as my lawyer for my NIW case and he did a very good job and got the case approved in about 15 months. He is confident, professional, and knowledgeable. He helped me with all my questions patiently. He helped me to even make my case stronger to increase the chance of getting approved. I ...highly recommend him.

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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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