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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

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Payment Methods

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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

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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 anonymous | November 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Citizenship N-400 case

I am highly recommended to Mr. Fernando Perez because he is a great Attorney, patient, good listener, friendly, very professional and knowledgeable, probably without your help, I couldn’t got my Citizenship easily and together with Christine make a grateful team. Just I want to say Mr. Fernando and h...is staff are one of the top in the Tampa area. Thank you both of you for all your support during my experience, Thank you for helping me and taking care of my N-400 case. Cristine, his assistant, she is the best and took care very well of every single detail during my process, and she is responsible, follow up all my mails and always she Welcome to respond to any question or meeting request with Mr. Perez that you ask, until my case completed. Thank you so much for all.

Posted by HASAN | September 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

E1-E2 Visa, The Best Lawyer

We started working with Mr. Perez in 2016. We fully explained our situation to him and he drew a roadmap for us. First, we applied for and received the E1-E2 investor visa. Then we applied for a permanent residence with the sponsor for the green card. Although the process is a bit long, we have rec...eived it as of this month. One of the most important things I can say with Mr. Fernando is that as long as you listen to him and do exactly what he says, you have no chance of failing in your cases. Everything he told us from the very beginning was just as he said. He is a lawyer I can definitely recommend. I have referred at least 4-5 of my friends besides me and I have not heard anyone who is not satisfied with him. I am grateful to Mr. Fernando and Christine Conde for everything they do.

Posted by Luis | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Visa E2

Mr. Perez and Christine Conde provided me with professional service throughout my E2 visa process, they were always there to immediately answer all of my questions, they truly care. Highly recommend. El Sr. Perez y Christine Conde me han brindado un servicio muy profesional durante el todo el pro...ceso para obtener la visa E2, ellos estuvieron siempre disponibles para atender todas mis consultas, realmente se interesan en el caso. Muy recomendado.

Posted by Michael | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-130 Request for Evidence

I got in touch with Mr. Perez through good words from friends that worked with him before and even though my case was a long stressful journey in gathering valuable evidence, Mr. Perez and his staff were clear with what was needed. Now I got the satisfying outcome, that I wanted. Thank you so much fo...r the service. I highly recommend him for all your immigration law needs!

Posted by Rolando and Andre | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Green Card / permanent Resident

I was recommended to Mr. Fernando Perez by a co-worker who hired him years ago for a complex immigration case. I contacted him and was impressed by his knowledge and clear explanation of the process, and what to expect. He prepares you for the worse case scenario. (No sugar coding) His assistant Chri...stine, is by far super efficient and helpful. She was very responsive and resourceful. At the end, we had a smooth process with a positive outcome. We are forever grateful and we will be retaining him whenever there is a need.

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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

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