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

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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 Suleman | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Outstanding and Prompt Legal Support

I lived outside the US where i work and just got admitted into the US with my family on an EB2 visa. All thanks to the great work of Peter Messersmith. I contacted Peter after some other lawyers made me believe i need to have published papers and obtained several citations before i can be qualified t...o apply. I work in the oil and gas industry and held some managerial positions which i shared in my CV with Peter. After reviewing my CV, he replied that my profile is good for an EB1/EB2 Visa application. We started the processes and Peter was super outstanding in guiding me through the process. When i received an RFE and spoke to Peter, he was so calm and told me to relax that we will get it approved. The RFE response was soon submitted and the approval received after few weeks. He supported me through the USCIS and NVC process making it look so easy and stress free. His professionalism, intelligence and trustworthiness is top notch.

Posted by Juan | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney Best Result

Words are not enough to express my gratitude. This is a heartfelt message to express my deepest gratitude for Mr. Messersmith and his assistant Jen.  I petitioned my wife to become a permanent resident. They charged her with 212(a)(6)(C)(i), 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) and 212(a)(2)(D)(i). There was big misund...erstanding when my wife was interviewed. None of these charges represent who she really is. She was an accountant in Mexico. We were devastated after getting these charges. We believe we got a most complicated case. We called his law firm and spoke to Jen who is always kind and helpful. She set up a consultation for us with Mr. Messersmith. He's very knowledgeable and honest with our chances. He explained everything clearly and it really made sense to us. I spoke to many lawyers but no lawyer can compare to him. He requested documents to review. We received a contract after he looked at our documents. The price was beyond our budget but we know he's definitely the right lawyer to fix these for us so we signed up. He's very thorough and put all pieces together. His work ethics really impresses us. All charges were removed. My wife is now here with me in the U.S.. I finally have a family. Our hearts are full of gratitude to Mr. Messersmith. He reunited us and made impossible possible. He's the best. I highly recommend Mr. Messersmith and his firm.

Posted by Maria | December 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer Ever! Very Highly Recommended!

Peter is truly the best and most marvelous lawyer ever. I was expeditiously removed by CBP and barred from entering for 5 years when I tried to enter with a B2 visa. CBP confiscated and interrogated me for hours. I was advised to obtain a new visa at the Embassy. My visa was refused and they gave me ...section 212 (a)(9)(A), 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and 212 (a)(2)(C)(i). I was devastated and had no clue why. I called Peter's office and paid a consultation to speak with him. He's very knowledgeable and explained my options clearly. I had no doubt he's the right lawyer to get this resolved for me after speaking with him. He won my case. 5 year bar was removed and section 212 (a)(9)(A), 212(a)(6)(C)(i) and 212 (a)(2)(C)(i) are all removed permanently. What a relief. I was in tears when he told me the great news. Thanks a billion Peter!!! You are truly truly the BEST!!!

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.

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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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