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Fernando Perez III

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL

About Fernando

Biography

Practice Areas

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Perez & Associates

1303 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL, 33607-5310

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Fernando Perez III's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

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Posted by Arnold | August 30, 2010 | Immigration

Lawyer Review

Attorney Perez is a well versed and genius in Immigration Law. He has an awesome method and strategy to approach and analyze a case, and an even superb approach to attack the case. Attorney Perez is ALWAYS proactive, rather than reactive; if he is reactive (c.q. waiting/passive approach), it is bec...ause it is part of the aggressive strategy to get me as his client the best path to the best desired results. Attorney Perez is always very ethical, very skilled and his years of experienced in the field is clear from the first 5 minutes you visit with him. One aspect of Attorney Perez's work that I always liked, and continue to respect today, is the fact that he will ALWAYS, repeat, ALWAYS be honest and tell you the truth, along with the probabilties of success, and indicative timeframes. This is helpful in making decisions along with counsel. But in 2006, in my opinion and based on personal knowledge, Attorney Perez attained the distinction of SUPER IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY. Attorney Perez took a case facing a dismal and disastrous condition under US immigration law, and took it to a desired, planned outcome; what was more impressive to me was the TIMEFRAME Attorney Perez obtained a satisfactory result, taking the cases all the way to the U.S. District Court. This particular case went from facing a 5% success rate to a 120% success rate because of strategic, aggressive and master lawyering; hence why ANY publication or review of Attorney Perez would earn him the title of Super Lawyer. Above ALL the Super lawyering, Attorney Perez has an ability to understand the client, very concerned, passionate and personable and has that human touch to a sometimes stressful case. I started using the services of Attorney Perez in 1997, and the consistency and skillful approach to Immigration Law has been excellent in my opinion (I am the benefactor and close participation - because of recommending Attorney Perez). Based on my personal experience and that of others that I have sent his way (over 5 cases minimum, with excellent outcomes), there is no better mind in American Jurisprudence in the area of Immigration Law, than Attorney Fernando Perez. Beyond ANY consideration, I will always want, and continue to have Attorney Perez as my lawyer.

Posted by Steve | August 30, 2010 | Immigration

Fernando made getting my wife's visa - Easy!

After marrying my spouse in Bogota, Colombia, we were left with the obstacle in getting her a visa to enter the United States so we could start our life. Upon meeting Mr. Perez, he immediately made me feel at home and exuded a reassuring confidence that he would guide me through the immigration proce...ss and get my wife a visa to enter the United States. He always kept me abreast of developments in the case and always provided a checklist of things to do in order to help him expedite the process. In any case, you get for what you pay for as far as I'm concerned with getting a loved one a visa. He got my wife here in the exact time frame when he promised he would.

Posted by Angel | August 30, 2010 | Immigration

About Fernando Perez III

I have used Fernando's legal services for immigration and corporate related matters and I could't be more satisfied. From my point of view, Fernando is an attorney that simply delivers at the highest possible level.

Posted by DJALMA | August 30, 2010 | Immigration

HIS IS A VERY GOOD LOWYER, I TRULY RECOMMEND HIM

FIRST TIME THAT I USED FERNANDO PEREZ III SERVICES WAS BACK IN 1999, I CAME AS A VISITOR, HE HELP ME AND MY FAMILY TO STAY LEGAL UNTIL I GET IT THE LABOR CERTIFICATION, WORK VISA AND DEPENDENT VISA FOR MY FAMILY. I GOT MY GREEND CARD AND 2005 AND NOW HE IS HELP US AGAIN WITH CITIZENSIP PROCESS.

Posted by Ingrid | August 29, 2010 | Immigration

Fernando Perez. Excellent Lawyer you can trust in hisexperience and knowledge

We are very happy with the Fernando Perez , his knowledge about inmigration law, help us thru the inmigration process, with a excellent results for our company, and family. We highly recomend his services.

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Fernando Perez III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neelofer Syed

Immigration lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Martin Hernandez

Immigration lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Neil Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Fernando Perez is one of the best immigration attorneys in Florida."

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Martin Hernandez

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

1983 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

British American Business Council of Tampa

Director

1995 - 2003

Hispanic Business Institute

Director

1995 - 1998

Greater Tampa YMCA

Director

1989 - 1990

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter

Past President

1989 - 1990

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

Education

1981

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Georgetown University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017 Central Florida Immigration Law Conference

Treaty Visa Myths

2014

26th Annual Immigration Law Conference

O & P Visas (Advanced Track)

2013

25th Annual Immigration Law Conference

Talk to the Experts: Removal and Post-Conviction Relief

2008

2008 Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Naturalization

2006

Current Issues in Labor and Employment Law

Immigration Law Update for Employers

2005

26th Annual Immigration Law Update

The L and E Visa Categories: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases

2004

25th Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

2003

24th Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

2001

22nd Annual Immigration Law Update

Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors

Publications

2017

2017 Central Florida Advanced Immigration Law Conference Handbook 15 Treaty Visa Myths

2005

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases

2004

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas: Did You Know That...

2003

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas in the Post-September 11 World

2001

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Treaty Visas

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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