Emel Ersan

Emel Ersan

also known as Emel NAVARRO

4.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

400 N. Ashley Dr., 26th Flr., St 2600, Tampa, FL

About Emel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

32 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Emel Ersan Law Office

400 N. Ashley Dr., 26th Flr., St 2600, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Emel Ersan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

5 star (33)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Bert | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible experience. Stay away

Frustrated, mean, unprofessional, no attention for detail. Even exchanging information was stressful. She acted like I am a pain to deal with when in fact, SHE HAD MISSPELLED my name even in my email address. It took several days and attempts for her to understand that in fact, she made a mistake. ...Never apologized for her rude demeanour. This was just the intake process.. I should have turned away right there and then. During the process, she did not remember or bother to look up details, the very purpose of our FOIA request was lost with her. When the incomplete set of documents came back, she talked to me like I was a criminal or terrorist. Her tone, her approach and her communication style is very unprofessional. Very belittling. She acts like she is some sort of authority figure within system who has no time for the "little nobody's" concern. Horrible person.

Posted by Renata Gomes | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Citizenship process

Excellent lawyer. Very professional. She helped me during my citizenship application and interview. I highly recommend her services.

Posted by Natalia | July 1, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

She’s the worst lawyer EVER

So my family and I invested in a E-2 Visa. She was all about the money. Money here, money there. My parents spent all their capital on this process. At the end it failed, the visa was denied. She was confused using the excuse that “she doesn’t usually do this kind of process” I felt like she never pe...rsonalized to our case and that we wasted a lot of money. Now I see things and all the steps that she made us do where wrong. My family and I we trusted her and she failed us. Don’t go to this lawyer, she won’t be helpful.

Posted by Chimaroke | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!

I am blessed to have Emel handle our case. She displayed the utmost professionalism and I was blown away by her work ethic. She is absolutely the best

Posted by Waldemar kubiak | February 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She was a great lawyer

She helped be a lot. I couldn't have win without her. She helped immensely. She is the boss.

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Emel Ersan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patrick Singer

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emel fights for her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, thorough, and hard-working. Knowing Emel's drive for results, I am pleased to recommend clients to her for immigration."

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Gregory Saint Jour

Immigration lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the law and applies that knowledge with measured practicality. These two qualities, when properly combined, make for an excellent advocate. I've referred numerous immigration clients to her and they are always satisfied with her work and results."

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Sema Yildirim

Immigration lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emel is an excellent immigration attorney. She has been a practicing law for about 20 years and is dedicated to her clients. She is experienced, thorough, and reliable. I have referred numerous immigration clients to her without any reservations!"

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Deborah Ferdinand

Immigration lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she has more than 15 yrs of experience. She is very energetic and is a voracious advocate for her clients. Ms. Ersan has excellent people skills and has an extensive knowledge of immigration law, therefore, I highly recommend her to anyone seeking immigration assistance."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

Outstanding Citizen Award, Turkish Olympic Committee

1992

Academic Excellence, Temple Law School

1990

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

1990

Entrepeneur Award, State Univesity of New York

1990

Outstanding Achievement, State University of New York

1989

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

1988

Academic Excellence, State University of New York

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Emel Navarro Law Office

2001 - 2012

Assistant Professor, Cag University Law School

2001 - 2003

Assistant Professor, University Of Maryland Europe

1999 - 2000

Small Claims Arbitrator, New York City Kings Country Civil Court

1994 - 1995

Attorney, Baron & Vessel Law Firm

1992 - 1993

Associate Attorney, Doman Law Firm

1992 - 1993

Legal Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Mediation Association

Member

2012 - Present

Turkish American Cultural Assoc

Affiliate Member

1994 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Admitted Attorney

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Admitted to Practice

1994 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Admitted Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Waiver Case

Approved

Almost Impossible Green Card Application

Case was reopened and granted.

Cancellation of Removal

Case pending

Difficult Citizenship Case

Citizenship Application Approved

Asylum for Sudanese

98% asylum approved by Immigration Judge

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Education

1993

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Military Immigration Exceptions

Immigration Law for Military Members

2012

The New Immigration Laws

Immigration Law

2011

Woman's Rights in Turkey

Human Rights in the Middle East

2010

Sexual Orientation and Human Rights

Human Rights

2009

Bar Political Conferrence

International Law's Current Issues

2009

Bar Community Conference

Domestic Violence and Women's RIghts

2008

LGBT Conferrence

Transgender Issues in International Law

2005

Bar Attorney Education Series

American Law vs. Turkish Law

2005

Attorney Education Series

International Law and Israel-Palestine

1999

Turkish American Consulate, New York

Changes in Immigration Law

Publications

2011

Textbook- Cag University International Law

2010

Textbook- Cag University Human Rights and Democracy

2009

Sinir Otesi Publications The Warning Signals of a Bad Man

2009

Textbook- Cag University Communications Law

2008

Textbook- Cag University American and British Law

2007

Textbook- Cag University European Union Law I

2007

Textbook- Cag University European Union Law II

2004

Textbook on Human Rights Being Human

Languages

Turkish

Activity

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