Connie Kaplan

Connie Kaplan

4.9
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

110 SE 6th St STE 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Connie

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

adjustment of status, immigrant visas, family petitions, immigration petitions, citizenship and naturalization

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Clear Horizon Legal Solutions

110 SE 6th St STE 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Connie Kaplan's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Robert Goard | April 19, 2015

This is a great Attorney.

Ms. Kaplan is the very best attorney I have ever dealt with. She is especially professional and knowledgeable. But what sets her apart from other good attorneys is that she is not churning for legal fees, she is really doing what is best for her clients even when it costs her money.

Posted by David | December 22, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent

Ms Kaplan is very knowledgable in all aspects of immigration and to the point. She resolve matters in a timely matter and mostly in the shortest timeframe possible. A must to have on your team, not only to resolve your immigration matters, but also in all aspects of the law.

Posted by Magda | November 12, 2014 | Immigration

My immigration lawyer!

Ms Kaplan was my immigration lawyer. She was informed, organized, kept me updated and she did exactly what she promised. I highly recommend her!

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Connie Kaplan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Gallagher

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Connie the founder and principal of the Law Offices of Connie Kaplan, P.A. located in Hollywood, Florida. She is a gifted attorney and advocate. Ms. Kaplan is a graduate of the Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law and began practice in 2011 focusing on immigration. She has extensive subject matter expertise in immigration, waivers, family petitions, and investment visas. She is a member of The Florida Bar and admitted to practice within all the Courts within Florida. She has returned to the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University as an Adjunct Professor of Law. Connie works tirelessly for her clients and obtains favorable results. Without hesitation, I endorse and recommend Connie."

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Carrie Schultz

Immigration lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Connie is a wonderful and caring attorney; she truly understands the intricacies of her field and has a personal story to back it up. She only wants what is best for her clients and their future. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Troy Werner

Unknown lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Connie is caring, helpful, and dedicated to doing great work for her clients!"

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Christine Matus

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This elite group of lawyers take very personal care with each of their clients to ensure open and upfront communication. They take pride in providing all of their clients excellent customer service."

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Audrey Chisholm

Immigration lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Connie cares about his clients and works hard to advocate on their behalf."

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Brian Reidy

Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Connie is committed to her clients."

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Margaret Barrett

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Kaplan. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Zachary Divelbiss

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kaplan is a hardworker and will advocate for her clients with an attention to detail that you don't see very often these days."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as their impressive legal analysis and thoughtful responses display the thorough approach necessary to achieve results for clients"

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Melinda Grimaldi

Immigration lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She takes great care of her clients!"

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Connie Kaplan is a most zealous advocate for her clients with an admirable mastery of immigration law. Her ability to provide consistently excellent representation has earned her the respect of both her peers and the community she serves. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Gunda Brost

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kaplan is a highly skilled immigration attorney to whom you may entrust your legal matter without hesitation. I endorse my colleague with pleasure and confidence."

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Connie is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who goes the extra mile for her clients. I have personally and professionally known her for many years. She is a competent and dedicated lawyer with high ethical values. I highly recommend her service."

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Glorian Maziarka

Immigration lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yuna Scott

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Kaplan is passionate about immigration law issues and very understanding of her client's needs. Great person to have on your side. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Liza Galindo

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Other

"Connie is overall a great person and dedicated attorney to work."

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Amanda Thoele

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Connie has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I know her to be a hard working attorney with a great work ethic and would not hesitate to refer potential clients to her."

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Nicole Rofe

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a vast knowledge of the law, is very professional, while still personable with her clients. Connie is a great peer to have in the law community, and I know that when I refer clients to her, that they are in good hands."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Connie Kaplan brings her genuine interest in assisting her immigration clients and merges it with her developed legal skill to review each case attentively for an optimal result."

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Raymond Haselman

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Connie Kaplan. I have worked with her on cases and she has shown professionalism and extreme knowledge in her practice. I believe she is an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

10 Best Immigration Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel

Work Experience

2016 - 2020

Adjunct Professor of Law, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

2011 - 2018

Staff Attorney - Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order Of Police

2008 - 2009

Civil Rights Restoration Project, American Civil Liberties Union, Miami

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Southern Florida chapter)

Sample of Legal Cases

Cancellation of Removal with Four Criminal Convictions

Cancellation of Removal granted

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Education

2010

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

State University of New York, Empire State College

Business

Speaking Engagements

2019

Rotary Club

Immigration Options for Foreign Investors

2018

National Association of Divorce Professionals

Immigration Considerations during Divorce

2018

Florida Lawyers Network

You Own Your Law Firm. Do you know your Numbers?

Publications

2008

Journal of International and Comparative Law No End in Sight: The Effects of the Boumediene Decision on the Detainees Held by the United States at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Languages

English

Romanian

Hungarian

Spanish

Creole

Activity

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