William Gary Gerstein

William Gary Gerstein

also known as Bill Gerstein

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

800 E Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Florida Bar Board Certified Immigration and Nationality Attorney practicing in all areas of US Immigration law.

31 years | 3,200 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 30 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1995

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gerstein & Gerstein Attorneys, PA

800 E Cypress Creek Road, Ste. 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

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William Gary Gerstein's Reviews

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39 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jualimar Bordones | April 01, 2014 | Immigration

Excellent professional

I fully recommend the lawyer William Gernstein for his professionalism and total knowledge of the laws, especially in the immigration field. His experience made feel a lot of security in a case that was a little bit complicated in my opinion. Also is a lawyer with a very reasonable attorney fee I al...ways felt that the service he offered me was more valuable in proportion to the money I have invested.

Posted by Julie | February 19, 2014 | Immigration

I can absolutely recommend Willia Gerstein who was my personal attorney 20 years ago and just processed my husband's application

I have known William Gerstein for 20 years now. Bill handled my personal immigration, has assisted many of my real estate customers in immigration issues and most recently processed my husband's documentation. Bill is very personable and the ultimate professional. Over his many years of working wi...th immigration officials in South Florida he has developed the relationships and reputation that will ensure that your application is processed properly the first time and that you achieve a timely result. I recommend Bill without any hesitation. I work with many attorneys through my real estate business but rank Bill as one of the finest that I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

Posted by Emily | May 27, 2013 | Immigration

Best of the Best! Highly Recommended! Professional, Competent, Efficient & Knowledgeable!

My husband and I hired Mr. William (Bill) Gerstein in December 2011 while living in Mexico. We had previously lived in South Florida and worked with an immigration lawyer which we had a very bad experience with. Bill was the complete opposite. Although we hired him while living outside the cou...ntry and completed the entire process while living long distance, he made the process as easy as possible. He was incredibly efficient and responsive to all of my questions through email and phone. I am someone who asks a lot of questions and wants to know everything about everything and Bill was very patient and thorough in explaining every step of the way to me. He processed any and all documents he requested from me as soon as he received them and contacted me immediately after receiving any notifications from the government. Although our process was long and arduous, Bill made it feasible and less overwhelming. When my husband went to Cuidad Juarez for his visa interview, the interviewer told him that we had a very good lawyer because all of his documents were very well organized and put together. Bill is incredibly knowledgeable in immigration law. He is professional, competent and very fairly priced. I could not have asked for a better experience or a better lawyer. I highly recommend Bill as an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Gavin | May 21, 2013 | Immigration

Highly competent, professional and responsive

I enlisted the services of William (Bill) Gerstein to help with an 'adjustment of status' to my recently obtained Green Card to include my Daughter (who was still living with her mom overseas at the time). I have to say that working with Bill was nothing short of a pleasure. Anyone seeking to make... use of Bill's services can look forward to: - Extreme professionalism, - Very responsive with fast query turn-around times, - On top of things at all times: Immediate notification of any and all status updates, and prompt initiation of next steps, - 'Knows his stuff': Bill explained all the steps I would be going through, what I would need at every step (documentation & fee's), and estimated time frames. He was spot-on on all accounts. - Competitive rates In short, Highly Recommended!

Posted by Gabriella | September 10, 2012 | Immigration

EXCELLENT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY

If you are looking for an EXCELLENT IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, you came to the right site! If you or somebody you know are in need of legal aid, I highly recommend Mr. William Gerstein. You will be pleased with his professional knowledge, experience and work ethics. He is very devoted to all his cases, hi...ghly efficient, and treats his customers with respect. Mr. William Gerstein helped me sort things through and obtain my citizenship. Despite of what I have seen as obstacles, and did not file for years because I was unsure whether I had all the back-up documents and requirements met, Mr. Gerstein pointed me in the right direction, offered the much needed expert advice, and handled all the proper fillings. He also accompanied me at the interview and offered encouragement and support. Yes, we all get nervous when it comes to immigration issues! He was very understanding throughout the entire process; he put my mind at ease and obtained amazingly quick results. I received my Citizenship in only 5 (five) short months from the filling date. I was in utter disbelieve yet ecstatic! It is so difficult to find a trustworthy lawyer in our today’s fallen world. That’s why I was so pleasantly surprised to have come across such a wonderful Immigration Attorney. Mr. William Gerstein is not only a highly knowledgeable attorney, but a lawyer with a heart who truly cares for other human beings. He is there to help, just like he helped me and many others. Simply put: Mr, WILLIAM GERSTEIN is THE BEST!!!

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William Gary Gerstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Merson

Immigration lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend William (Bill) Gerstein. I have sent many clients to Bill and all have consistently reported on how accessible and kind he is and a top notch advocate. I would not hesitate to keep recommending this Attorney!!!"

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Evan Ostfeld

Immigration lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on his excellent credentials, he is an excellent immigration attorney. As such, I have referred him clients that require his services."

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Shawn Meade

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Other

"William is a well known immigration attorney who works diligently and vigorously on each one of his case. He is honest, smart, hardworking. I strongly recommend him."

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Sharon Diamant

Immigration lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"A more competent lawyer you will not find. I was opposing Counsel to Mr. Gerstein on a matter. He treated me with the utmost professionalism and knows his craft well. He answered all of my emails and phone calls immediately and was very helpful in navigating our case. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Cohen

Immigration lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Not only did he help me with my own immigration to the US (from Visa to Green Card to Citizenship), but we have worked together on a variety of cases, all of which have been successful."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Lead Counsel Rated in the legal discipline of Immigration Law, Lead Counsel

2010

Board Certified - Immigration & Nationality, Florida Bar

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Partner, Gerstein & Gerstein Attorneys, P.A.

2014 - 2014

Managing Partner, Serotte, Gerstein, Baret & Georges LC

2008 - 2017

Managing Partner, Gerstein & Baret, PL

Associations

2019 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association South Florida Chapter

Vice Chair of the Practice Management Committee

2019 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Chair of the Immigration Section

1995 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Broward County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section

Member

South Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

AAO Sustains NIW Appeal for Manager of Commodities Trade and Supply Company

Granted on appeal

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Education

1995

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Immigration Law Update CLE-Changes to Business Based Visas, Waivers and other options Immigration CLE: Business Visas

2018

South Palm Beach County Bar Association

Intro to Immigration

2018

Encuentros Estratégicos - Hotel Intercontinental - Cali, Colombia Immigration through Investment

2018

2018 Best Practices Seminar I-9 Employer Compliance

2014

Speech to future business leaders Deferred Action

2012

Immigration 101 Family & Employment Immigration 101 Family & Employment

Publications

2011

2011

Languages

Italian

English

Spanish

Polish

Activity

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