Gerard Francis Lazzara

Gerard Francis Lazzara

4.5
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 34 years

Immigration Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

6965 Piazza Grande Ave, Suite 207, Orlando, FL

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34 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Gerard Francis Lazzara

6965 Piazza Grande Ave, Suite 207, Orlando, FL, 32835

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Gerard Francis Lazzara's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Waste of money

He sat through the interview passively, not paying attention while I was interrogated aggressively by the officer. Gerard didn't say a word. I felt like I flushed my money down the toilet.

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Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Profession and Passion Lawyer

First time I spoke to Mr. Lazzara by phone, I was tearful, because I was facing my husband deportation and nobody was willing to help my case. Mr. Lazzara was very patient to listen to my whole story. He took my case and helped me to file I-131 as our 1st important step toward the final success. In M...arch 2011, my husband was deported and inadmissible to USA for more than 10 years. He helped me with long legal process to get my husband back, including waiver and I-212. Now I got approval notice from USCIS for both I-601 and I-212. I am very appreciated Mr. Lazzara because his sympathy, patience, and professions has helped my family reunion. Moreover, he charges reasonable for excellent professional service.

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best attorney!

I hired Mr.Gerard Lazzara this past August. He's helped me a lot on my case. He's a very knowledgable and strong immigration attorney. My case is very complicated and I lost hope to be honest but Mr.Lazzara gave me hope through the actions he had taken and showed me other options I had which my previ...ous lawyer had never mentioned about. He identified immediately mistakes that were made in my pending case by my previous lawyer, he also discovered the things that my former lawyer HAD NOT done which he told me he did, I was amazed how fast and experienced Mr.Lazzara is. My former lawyer made a HUGE mess, I went to couple of lawyers in town asking for help before I hired Mr.Lazzara but they refused to take my case because it had a lot of mistakes made by my former attorney.Mr.Gerrard Lazzara took my case and he helped me to prepare lots of paperwork in a very short period of time, gave me hope that my case can possibly be resolved because of my non-criminal background. He always attends phone calls, calls back the same day, prepares and submits paperwork in a short time frame, prepares clients to upcoming events, honest and tells how how it is and what to expect and at the same works real hard on behalf of his clients! Knows the immigration law and all that's related to it in and out! I'm thankful to Mr.Lazzara he had given me hope, peace, opportunity to be able to work legally ( work authorization), to be able to travel and drive ( drivers license) which I have been waiting since 2012 that's when I hired the other lawyer and he couldn't even get me those things. I'm very happy! Thank you Mr.Lazzara!

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Immigration

Very knowledgeable, and professional

I have used Mr. Lazzarra's services for my Green Card case, which was not an easy one. He was very well informed, and kept me in the loop of everything that was going on. I am intending to use his services once again for my citizenship.

Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2013 | Immigration

Smooth process for marriage green card

Used this lawyer to handle my husband's immigration case. He entered the country as a child on a tourist visa and it expired more than 20 years before we were married. Mr. Lazzara guided us through the process, helped us prepare for the interview and assisted us in the types of documents we needed to... provide to support the legitimacy of our marriage. Despite my husband having an arrest record and many traffic violations, my husband's green card was approved with only one interview less than 6 months after our wedding. We again used his advice 2 years later to remove the marriage conditions and were able to do so by mail only. His office is very disorganized, but he somehow he knows where everything is. I recommend people all across Florida to him.

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Gerard Francis Lazzara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 28

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Christine Thurston

Immigration lawyer | Aug 15

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"I confidently endorse this lawyer’s work and standing in the legal community."

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Esteban Scornik

Immigration lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. He has invaluable experience in the immigration field. I have worked with Mr. Lazzara for years and can state with confidence that his knowledge and expertise in immigration law is superior."

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Dazi Lenoir

Immigration lawyer | Feb 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Lazzara. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Sonya Peterkin

Immigration lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration law and an ideal professional."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Immigration lawyer | Nov 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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H. Aalsberg

Immigration lawyer | Oct 26

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"If you live in Florida and need an immigration lawyer you can choose from thousands. But if you need results and must win you only have one choice Gerard F. Lazzar, Esq. I endorse him."

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Pascal Schunk

Immigration lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides valuable assistance to his clientele."

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Kenneth Turner

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lazzara Is a kind man and experienced attorney in immigration. He will address your questions with a high a degree of competence and professionalism."

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Lelia Adams

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lazzara is an immigration lawyer with many years of experience and exposure to different cultures. He is also an immigration lawyer praised by his clients for advocating passionately for them."

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Helena Farber

Immigration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lazzara brings wisdom and experience to the practice of law ! That can only be acquired with years of providing quality legal service to his clients."

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Miroslava Rincon

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lazzara is a highly experienced immigration attorney that generously and kindly shares his expertise with this community."

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Lazzara. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help."

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Wendy Barlow

Immigration lawyer | Jul 09

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"Mr. Lazzara is an experienced immigration attorney. His answers to questions posted on Avvo demonstrate he is knowledgeable when in comes to the complex world of immigration law."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lazzara is a very experienced immigration attorney and a role model for us all. I endorse him with pleasure."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lazzara has demonstrated on this forum a keen understanding of immigration law combined with sensitivity towards his potential clients' situations. I endorse him with confidence."

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Ksenia Maiorova

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Lazzara is a gifted and knowledgeable attorney, who has earned the respect of many within our local community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Top Contributor, Avvo

2016

Attorney Rating - Very Good, Avvo

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Top Contributor, Avvo

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Maiorova Law Group, PLLC

1993 - 2015

Managing Attorney, Gerard F. Lazzara & Associates, PA

Associations

2016 - Present

Federal Court - Middle District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Member

1992 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1992 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of S. T. L.

waiver application approved in 10 days

In Re: A-C-

asylum granted

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Education

1977

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1974

Wagner College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

International Peace and Film Festival

Investor Immigration (co-author/presenter)

2013

Community Forum on Immigration

What You Need To Know About Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Publications

2016

Maiorova Law Group, PLLC Blog L-1A Visa for Immigrant Entrepreneurs (English version)

2016

2014

Maiorova Law Group Blog Executive Action FAQ's

Languages

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Activity

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