Elena L. Kochutin

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Elena L. Kochutin

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

320 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Elena

Biography

As a first-generation American, I understand your challenges. Contact me for effective legal advice!

Immigration law questions? Please contact me!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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+ 3
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2018 2017 2016

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

EK Law Office LLC

320 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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3605 Sandy Plains Rd, Ste 240-222, Marietta, GA, 30066

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5815 Windward Pkwy, Suite 302, Alpharetta, GA, 30005

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3101 Cobb Pkwy, Suite 124, Atlanta, GA, 30339

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Elena L. Kochutin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

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Posted by Canberk&Caroline | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Lawyer

She is the best immigration lawyer. lf you have any immigration case that you think its a big deal, just get in touch with her and she will solve it right away. She is super responsive and communicative. Whenever you call or text doesnt matter, she always answer. She is not only behaving like as yo...ur lawyer also she will be your friend . Super friendly. lf you hired Elena just lay back down and chill and do not worry about your case anymore.

Posted by AHW | October 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very competent, patient and friendly lawyer – you are in good hands!

Elena handled all cases for my family starting with the L-1A visa process as well as our green card immigration based on Employment-Based Immigration First Preference (EB-1). I am very detailed-oriented and Elena exceeded our expectations because she is so thorough, competent and patiently answered a...ll our questions. She recognized that I needed to know all details and whatever the situation or question she always made sure I understand the process and how we proceed with next steps. Throughout the entire process (both L-1A and EB-1 immigration) Elena gave me the peace of mind I needed. It absolutely did not matter to her whether it was a weekday, Saturday, Sunday, Holiday, what time of the day, etc. She answered, called and responded to whatever question we had right away. She puts her clients and their families first and truly cares about the end to end process. From day one working with Elena she made sure we understand the process and our options during the immigration process, short and long term. Working with Elena means you are in very good hands and you are working with a lawyer who truly cares. I am recommending Elena in a heartbeat! Thank you again Elena for all your help, assistance, professionalism, patience and understanding throughout the process. You are the best!

Posted by sylvie | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Elena is the best

She is always available to answer questions , for meetings and phone calls. What i am really and I am still amazed about Elena is her calmness and her reassurance , when i thought i had no hope with my case she reassured me that she will get the job done in a time matter and it happened .!she p...rovided us with all the documentations that we need with my child custody attorney regarding my immigration status process, so that i don't lose the custody of my child. She is professional and she loves her job. Me and my wife are very happy to know her , and we trust her with all our heart. She is truthful ,hard worker woman and kind.

Posted by A. Geovanni | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome and on top of everything

She was great!!! Ella es la mejor (veta más abajo parar ver esto en español)!!! She helped me with obtaining my permanent recidence in a timely manner. She always was on top of everything and made sure I had the right documents and remind me what all I needed, shes very easy to get in contact with i...f not she will return your call no later than 30 mins from my experience. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a immigration lawyer. Shes very fair in her pricing also and worked with me on a payment where I didnt have ro come up with everything up front. Overall shes great at what she does and stays in the current on what laws are changing and what revisions have been made. Which is big in immigration because that stuff is constantly changing and one wrong document and now your case will take longer than expected. Ella me ayudó a obtener mi residencia lo que llaman la green card. Ella te dice que papeles vas a necesitar y como va pasar el caso y cuanto tiempo va a tardar. No te va a cobrar una mano es muy resonable con sus precios. Siempre está el lo que an cambiado en las leyes para saber que papeles y a donde mandar que porque eso cambia mucho ahorra más que cuando tieniamos el otro presidente. Te la recomendó 100 %.

Posted by Ray | June 02, 2017 | Immigration

Simply the Best

Elena is very approachable but most importantly she is very thorough. She is simply the best. I was in a bit of a dilemma with the Last Action Rule between my L1 and H1 visa and she helped me very clearly understand the two options available and which one of them was the best from the two. I would re...commend Elena to anyone in a heartbeat. Thank you Elena.

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Elena L. Kochutin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Akintunde Akinyele

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have directly worked with Elena on complex and non-complex immigration matters. She is always responsive and is well versed in that area of law. She is a great resource."

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Tracie Morgan

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elena is a conscientious, detailed-oriented, and hard-working -- everything you would want in your attorney."

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Liliya Makhlaychuk-Sharma

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elena is very professional and knowledgeable immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Thrift

Unknown lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is kind, attentive and understanding. I wish her the best in her future endeavors."

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Ricardo Vazquez

Business lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This lawyers credentials speak for itself. What are you waiting for? Hire her!"

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Joshua Bannister

Business lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yakov Shteyman

Immigration lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Elena L. Kochutin is not just an excellent lawyer, but also a wonderful person! An expert in her field, Ms. Kochutin puts her heart and soul into each matter and person she deals with. I sincerely endorse, recommend and personally vouch for her."

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse Elena Kochutin as a knowlegeable and experienced immigration lawyer. She is a diligent and highly effective attorney who provides excellent service and high quality representation to her clients."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well respected in the legal community"

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Attorney Elena Kochutin for her demonstrated dedication to provide attentive, reliable and legally accurate immigration services to her clients. Counsel Kochutin’s resolve displays a genuine care for her clients and the case outcome. I recommend her without reservations."

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Nellie Navidi

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Elena and I have worked together on immigration matters in the past. She is knowledgeable, thorough, and she cares for her clients. I recommend Elena for immigration matters."

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Terra Martin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Elena is diligent, competent, caring, and thorough immigration counsel. I do not hesitate to recommend her services"

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Carter Stout

Immigration lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have found Elena to be very knowledgeable in the field of immigration. She is very responsive."

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Mark Seigel

Immigration lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Cook

Immigration lawyer

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Yakov Shteyman

Personal injury lawyer

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Sarah Hawk

Immigration lawyer

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Olivia Orza

Immigration lawyer

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer

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Michael McVicker

Immigration lawyer

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Nellie Navidi

Immigration lawyer

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Carolina Colin-Antonini

Immigration lawyer

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Akintunde Akinyele

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Top Contributor 2016, AVVO

2015

Clients' Choice 2015, AVVO

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Attorney, EK Law Office

2011 - 2012

Staff Attorney, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart

2009 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Kramer & Alfano

Associations

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2017 - 2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)

Chair, Ancillary Agencies (SSA, DDS) Liaison Committee

2016 - 2019

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)

Member, USCIS Liaison Committee

2015 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Georgia-Alabama Chapter)

Member, AILA Annual GA-AL Chapter Conference Committee

Education

2012

Georgia Institute of Technology

MBA

2007

Georgia State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

June 2017 GABB (Georgia Association of Business Brokers) Meeting Business Immigration Options

2017

2017 5th Annual Georgia-Alabama AILA Conference

What's Love Got To Do With It? K Visas.

2016

Beyond the Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Immigration Issues Before Presidential Election

2016

Beyond the Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Current immigration issues

2016

Beyond The Border Radio Show (WCEG Talk Radio @ WCEGtalkradio.com) Alternatives to H-1B; Empowering immigrants through knowledge.

2016

2016 4th Annual Georgia-Alabama AILA Conference

Fifty Shades of J: In-Depth Look at J-1s

2013

Georgia Tech Alumni Association Panel for Graduate Students

Finding a Job in the United States

Publications

2016

Russian Town magazine, November 2016 (журнал "Русский Дом", ноябрь 2016 г.) Questions Regarding Immigration and U.S. Visa Applications. (Вопросы Иммиграции и Оформления Виз в США.)

Languages

Russian

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Elena earned significant contribution points in 2018.

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