As someone who immigrated to the United States, I know about the needs and struggles of immigrants. Unlike many other immigration lawyers, my office represents clients in all areas of Immigration Law. In addition to being Board Certified by the Florida Bar, as a Business Lawyer and former Prosecutor, I bring a depth of knowldege to cases involving business/investment immigration and to cases involving criminal convictions that many immigration lawyers do not possess.
As a result of my expertise and specialization in immigration matters, I am a frequent speaker at law conferences, I am often consulted by the media, and appear on Fox and Univision as a commentator on matters involving Immigration Law.
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1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL, 33607-5310
83 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2013 | Immigration
Bad attitude, unreliable working ethic.
I had an initial meeting with Fernando months before. I waited for him for half an hour at his home office until he showed up. We discussed some details about my L1 visa. He explained some information to me. When I walked out of his meeting room, I saw his assistant playing computer games...
First, I think this person has me confused with another attorney, as I do not have a home office. Second, assuming it was my office, immigration interviews and court appearances sometimes go longer than anticipated. This is something we have no control over. In addition, the rest of my reviews and my over 30 years without a bar complaint speak for themselves, so there is clearly no basis for this person's conclusion that I run a "shady" office. It is also clear that this person did not hire me, yet they have indicated above that I handled their immigration matter.
Posted by David | February 09, 2013 | Immigration
very knowledgeable and thorough lawyer
Fernando Perez and his staff helped steer me through what turned out to be a a complicated case. He managed to get myself and my family approved for visas in the EB1 EA category. Fernando let me know where we stood from the first consultation through to the completion of your case. He tells it like...
Posted by Tina | January 21, 2013 | Immigration
Fast and helpful advice
We hired Fernando to help us with an E2 application and were able to successfully obtain this treaty investor visa. Fernando was very responsive regarding all our questions and also gave us some helpful advice once we started doing business in the US. I would gladly hire him again.
Posted by Jorge | January 20, 2013 | Immigration
RELIABLE AND EFFCIENT IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Fernando has been of great help in my process of requesting an L1 visa for me and my family. The process is long but he knows what he is doing and you can see in his final results. Without a doubt I will recommend Fernando Perez and his services fr all immigration issues.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2013 | Immigration
Not recommend for investment immigration.
I disconnect with Fernando because I am frustrated with our business. I guess he might be doing good in other immigration practice, but for my experience in investment immigration, I feel not that good. The first email I receive is a list of required document I need to prepare for the investment imm...
"Fernando is simply exceptional. I learned a lot from him during my days when I worked for him which was almost for 8 years. I think there are few immigration Attorneys who could match his Knowledge."
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. For nearly 20 years, our firm has been referring Mr. Perez immigration cases. He is well-versed and knowledgeable. Many lawyers say they handle immigration cases, but they quite often do not deliver. This is the lawyer you need. Cuado tu necesitas un abogado para immigracion, este es el abogado que tu tienes que llamar."
Personal injury lawyer
2018
Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers, International Who's Who
2018
Top Attorneys in Florida, Wall Street Journal
2015
Florida Super Lawyer in Specialty of Immigration Law, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1998 - Present
Managing Partner, Perez & Associates
1996 - 1998
Partner, Anderson & Orcutt
1992 - 1996
Managing Partner, Fernando Perez III, P.A.
1987 - 1992
Partner, Fotopulos Spridgeon & Perez, P.A.
1983 - 1987
Attorney, Lima & Elliott
1982 - 1983
Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough County Office of the State Attorney
1983 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Director
1995 - 2003
Hispanic Business InstituteDirector
1995 - 1998
Greater Tampa YMCADirector
1989 - 1990
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida ChapterPast President
1989 - 1990
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
Treaty Visa Myths
2014
O & P Visas (Advanced Track)
2013
Talk to the Experts: Removal and Post-Conviction Relief
2008
Naturalization
2006
Immigration Law Update for Employers
2005
The L and E Visa Categories: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases
2004
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors
2003
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors
2001
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors
2017
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