Jacob Lawrence Ratzan

Jacob Lawrence Ratzan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Immigration Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1450 Brickell Ave, Suite 2600, Miami, FL

About Jacob

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

The Law Office of Jacob L. Ratzan, P.A. will help you understand your legal rights and obligations and answer your immigration questions. Jacob Ratzan, immigration attorney and founder of the firm, concentrates on employment-based green card applications (e.g., PERM), investor visas, extraordinary ability petitions, family-based green card applications, petitions under the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), nonimmigrant visas (e.g., E, H-1B, K, L, O, P, R), mandamus actions for delayed applica

16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jacob Lawrence Ratzan

1450 Brickell Ave, Suite 2600, Miami, FL, 33131-1576

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Jacob Lawrence Ratzan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Corey | September 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An amazing and trustworthy lawyer

I hired Jacob to represent me for my immigration to the states. He was outstanding in every aspect. Him and his team always responded to my emails quickly and answered all the questions I had. You could tell from the first time you meet with Jacob, he demonstrates a deep understanding of the entire p...rocess for immigration. He was able to figure out the best method for me and it worked. 6 months later, I received my green-card. He made everything easy to understand and headache free, I would highly recommend hiring him for your immigration needs, if I could give him more than 5 stars, I would!

Posted by Alfonso | August 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thanks!

I’d like to thank you and all your team, most sincerely, for all of the support you’ve given me since day one we started with my Green Card process. This has been for sure an exciting and a nerve-wracking process, but from the very beginning you have done an amazing job addressing all my question...s or concerns. I especially appreciate all of the time you’ve taken to accomplish the final goal.

Posted by Claudia and johnny | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Just a word "excellent"

Mr. Ratzan and his excellent professional staff provide so far the best immigration service on town. We are glad to share how pleased and grateful we are with the way he handle our case. Mr. Ratzan' s knowledge, professionalism, respect, dedication, honesty, efficacy, permanent and continous support ...along every single case brought us the serenity needed on the immigration process! We definitely Highly recommend him and his law firm services without hesitation. Thank you so much!!

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Jacob Lawrence Ratzan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I not only endorse this immigration lawyer, but I recommend that you call him if you have any questions about any facet of the law. His AVVO rating says it all. He's a 10."

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David Tamaroff

Immigration lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob Ratzan's reputation as one of Miami's top immigration attorneys is well earned. He has always taken care of my referrals and repeatedly demonstrated mastery over immigration law's complexities. I endorse Jacob without reservation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Guerrero

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ratzan is an excellent immigration attorney and actual president of AILA South Florida Chapter. I can trust his opinion whenever it comes to any immigration matter. I endorse him without reservation."

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Isadora Velazquez-Rivas

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Nicolas Olano

Immigration lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. No better business immigration attorney exists in south Florida."

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Matthew Weber

Immigration lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob is a top notch hard working and dedicated lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Jacob L. Ratzan, P.A.

2007 - 2009

Partner, Murray, Ratzan, & Murray, P.A.

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Bander & Associates, P.A.

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Bander & Associates, PA

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

President-Elect

2011 - Present

Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

Co-Chair, USCIS Liaison Committee

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Tufts University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

2012 AILA South Florida Immigration Law Update

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Publications

2012

Daily Business Review H-1B Visas Another Reason to Celebrate Spring

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Activity

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