We have not found any cost information for this lawyer
Dilipkumar Patel
also known as Dilip Patel
About Dilipkumar
Biography
Dilip Patel is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Florida Bar and is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review. Dilip is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America for immigration law. In addition to 30 plus years in Florida, Dilip had 7 years legal experience in London England. He qualified as a Solicitor in England in 1983.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Immigration
100%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
401 E Jackson Street, Suite 2400, Tampa, FL, 33602
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Dilipkumar Patel's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (6)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Dominic | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
L-1 Visa
The L1 Visa application was prepared by Mr. Patel in a quite complicated situation. Mr. Patel offered me fresh and innovative way to resolve my problem. No other immigration lawyer (I've talked to four) offered me this solution. To be honest, no other lawyer gave me any good idea. I've decided to tr...
Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent experience with a stellar, seasoned law professional
Mr. Patel was an excellent advisor, guide and immigration lawyer. He guided me in preparing my documentation, and requisite forms related to a change of status. He was clear with his advice and always prompt with responses. Would highly recommend his services to those seeking a sound immigration prof...
Posted by Sonali | August 03, 2015 | Immigration
Immigration lawyer
I worked with Mr. Dilip Kumar and Ms. Paula Harshberger to obtain my greencard. I had a lot of questions and Mr. Kumar and Ms. Harshberger were extremely patient and understanding through this process. Mr. kumar is extremely well versed in his area of expertise and his help was immensly valuable. We ...
Posted by Michael | July 14, 2010 | Immigration
Immigration lawyer
I have worked with Mr Patel on immigration issues while I was the CFO at two companies. His work covered immigration from France, UK, India, Finland and Turkey. Mr. Patel was extremely thurough and efficient and is the only immigration lawyer I woudl consider.
Dilipkumar Patel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dilip is a true professional and is always thinking about his clients."
"A great immigration attorney. Very knowledgeable, professional and caring. I highly recommend to all my friends, family and colleagues."
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Honors
2008
Best Lawyers in America- Immigraiton Law, Best Lawyers in America
2008
AV (Highest) Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Best Lawyers in America - Immigration Law, Best Lawyers in America
1995
Board Certification in Immigration Law, The Florida Bar
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Shareholder, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
2011 - 2016
Partner, Shutts & Bowen, LLP
2002 - 2011
Principal, Dilip Patel Law Firm
1996 - 2002
General Counsel, IMRGlobal Corp (CGI Group Inc.)
1990 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Fowler White Boggs Banker
Associations
2004 - Present
The Indo-US Chamber of CommerceDirector (Chair 2006)
1990 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association, (Central Florida Chapter)Member (various Board Positions)
2007 - 2013
The Florida BarBoard Certification Comm. (Immigration)(Chair 2009-2010)
2006 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember Board of Governors
2006 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers Association, (Central Florida Chapter)Chair
Education
1990
The Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
London School of Economics and Political Science
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
Speaking Engagements
2019
Stetson University College of Law -Immigration Law Class
Family Based Immigration and Child Status Protection Act
2019
40th Annual AILA South Florida Conference
Advanced Issues on Consular Processing
2018
Immigration 101 South Florida Conference
Immigration 101 - Road Map and Terms of Art
2018
HCBA Immigration Section Luncheon CLE
Representing clients in the era of Revised Government Policies
2018
AILA National Annual Conference
Naturalization & Citizenship Issues
2018
2nd Annual Attorney Loan Officer Conference
Foreign Investment in Florida: EB5
2017
International Business Symposium 2017
Charting a Winning Course in the Uncertain Waters of Global Commerce
2017
Greater Tampa Realtors Meeting
Impact: Immigration
2017
Attorney Loan Officer Liaison Conference
Foreign Investment in Florida Real Estate
2017
31st Annual Immigration Conference
Naturalization - When not to.
Publications
1995
AILA, I 1995-96 Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 175 (R. Murphy, e.d.)
Change of Nonimmigrant Status
1995
AILA, Future Shock: In the New Era 74 (March 1995)
Update on Adjustment of Status Implementation
1994
AILA, II 1994-95 Immigration Nationality Law Handbook 1 (R. Murphy, e.d.)
Dual Representation: Employers, Employees and Ethics
1994
AILA Central Florida Chapter, Proof of Facts For Business Related Visas 74 (R. Carrion, e.d.) (October 1994)
H-lB Specialty Occupation Workers
1993
AILA, II 1993-94 Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 1 (R. Murphy, e.d.
Ethical Issues Related to Advertising by Immigration Attorneys
1992
AILA, II 1992-93 Immigration and Nationality Law Handbook 1 (R. Murphy, e.d.)
Alien Investors: An Analysis of the Immigration Lawyer's Role Under the Ethics Codes
N/A
AILA, Representing Professionals Before the Department of Labor 235 (S. Clark, e.d.)
Ethical Issues Related to Labor Certification Under the Special Handling Provisions
N/A
Lawyer Magazine - HCBA
Immigration and Foreign Investors
Languages
Gujarati
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What documents are needed to file for adjustment of status for an F1 student marriage to a US citizen who was adopted?
07 Mar 2019
Q&A
On H1B can I be a member of a member-managed LLC?
30 Mar 2009