Peter Messersmith

PRO

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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

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

Other places you can find Peter online.

Peter Messersmith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

139 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (139) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 26 - 30 of 34 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2011 | Immigration

An immigration Laywer I will recommend

I applied for the EB2 with another attorney. My case was approved. When my employer (an university) came to know that my EB2 was approved, the officials in charge of immigration issues in my University were mad and used their contacts at USCIS Chicago to freeze the process. Suddenly my case became a ...nightmare. Peter was so knowledgeable that he always found a way to legally. overcome the obstacles that were artificially built by my delicate employer with the complicity of some USCIS agents in Chicago (the university uses all means to delay the green card procedure for new faculty, as a way to prevent excellent professors leaving). Without him, we would have been at the mercy of an unscrupulous university, without a status. Finally, all my family became permanent resident thanks to the professionalism of Peter. I am grateful for his help. He is an immigration attorney that can deliver.

Posted by Aeraj | July 10, 2011 | Immigration

Excellent lawyer, honest, professional, easy cost structure, highly recommended

I found the messersmith law firm on the web. They analyzed m case for free and suggested me to pursue the GC application in the NIW category. Cost structure was easy with $500 a month installment plan. He informed me that based on my qualifications and background the application would be processed in... 4 months and that is exactly how it happened. Always replied to my emails, even gave free consultation on another immigration case. Overall highly recommended!

Posted by Deep | March 14, 2011 | Immigration

Fair, intelligent and invested!

Peter Messersmith helped me navigate through the intricacies of U.S. immigration laws with a great deal of passion and motivation. His practice is extremely fair both in financial and non-financial aspects of immigration application processes; and unlike many other law firms, he personally works on c...lients’ cases. He patiently explained to me all the documents needed, and arguments that could be made to make my case extremely strong, thus significantly allaying my nervousness at the beginning of my application process. In addition, he always kept me updated to the status of my case as it progressed though the various USCIS channels, informing me today about the success of my application for status adjustment. I would very highly recommend Peter in handling your complicated immigration challenges.

Posted by Mikhail | August 13, 2010 | Immigration

Brand New Permanent US Resident (not US President yet)

Being in fight with USCIS (then INS) for almost 13 years, I used to know many immigration lawyers. Peter is definitely one of the best (if not the very best!) of them. He took over my case about 2 years ago, and solved such difficult problems, others claimed unsolvable. Thanks to him, I can breath...e freely now...

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2010 | Immigration

The immigration Lawyer I will recommend

We have been working with Peter for 10 months. We had a tough case. but Peter helped us solve it in a professional manner. He is always receptive and methodical, with a friendly attitude. Finally out case has been cleared. Peter is highly educated about legal immigration issues and in our case h...e has always made the the right decision. He is not a braggart lawyer who makes empty promises, but rather a very methodical and effective attorney.

See All Client Reviews

Peter Messersmith's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Peter
Dennis Neri Ventura headshot
Dennis Ventura

Immigration lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements
Dennis Neri Ventura headshot
Dennis Ventura

Insurance lawyer

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution