Fernando Martin Socol
also known as Fernando M. Socol
About Fernando
Biography
Employment-based immigration, EB-5, H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, Family-based immigration, Asylum, and Removal (Deportation) Defense.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Fernando M. Socol, PA
201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 905, Miami, FL, 33131
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Fernando Martin Socol's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Philip | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Wonderful Experience!
Great service, professional, and very knowledgeable. Always there to answer any questions. Fernando made the process so easy for us. We highly recommend them to anyone needing an immigration attorney.
Posted by Anamaria TS | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Simply the best!
Fernando and his team made my dreams come true and for that I will be forever grateful. I met Fernando 6 years ago and from the first meeting I had with him, I knew he is the right person to guide me through the process of becoming a US resident. His knowledge and experience in the field pairs well w...
Posted by Marcela | April 08, 2010
Great Lawyer, amazing human being!
From start to finish the process went smooth. He is very knowlegdeable and very organized. He was always on my side!!
Fernando Martin Socol's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Socol is an excellent lawyer with outstanding results. He is smart, patient, understanding and responsible. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer."
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2021
updated on 06/18/2021Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2010
updated on 09/02/2012An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2009
Florida's Rising Stars in Immigration Law, Florida Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Fernando M Socol, PA
2008 - 2009
Partner, Adorno & Yoss
2003 - 2008
Partner, Gerardin & Socol, P.A.
2002 - 2003
Associate Attorney, Bratter Krieger LLP
Associations
2000 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (South Florida Chapter)Member
2000 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Approval and Work Permit (EAD)
Legal Permanent Residency (Green Card)
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Bachelor
N/A
attended 1985-1989
Speaking Engagements
2012
Employment and Investment-based Immigration
2011
Employment-Based Visa Options to the U.S.
2009
H-1B visas
2007
H-1B Visas
Publications
2012
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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