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I am an immigration attorney representing individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and businesses. I have extensive experience with clients in the academic research, technology, and performing arts industries.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 17 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Stevenson Silva LLP
1545 Union Avenue, Donati Law Building, Memphis, TN, 38104
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Samuel Anthony Silva's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Marco | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Yo recomiendo ciento por ciento al Señor Silva.
Es una persona dedicada al ciento por ciento a su trabajo para ayudar al cliente. Estoy muy feliz con el trabajo que el esta haciendo con el tramite de inmigración. Es una persona en la que uno puede confiar y el entiende perfectamente el sistema y las leyes. No me arrepiento de haberlo contactado...
Posted by Lisa | July 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Strongly recommended!
Mr. Silva was a life saver for our family. He was thorough, dedicated, available, reliable, and committed during the entire process. He is completely knowledgable of the system and the law. He was great at explaining the process to us. He has a genuine desire to help people. I am so glad that we...
Posted by Terry | April 10, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
I strongly recommend Tony for immigration help!
It is practically impossible to grasp immigration laws, rules and processes fully without professional help. However, with the guidance and direction from Tony Silva, he was able to navigate us through each step of this laborious process. From the first consultation, he outlined the complete timeli...
Posted by Joe | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Professional Immigratioin Lawyer
I hired Tony Silva of the Stevenson-Silva Law firm to handle the case for my partner to become legal. He met with us on several occasions and was very professional in his dealings and interactions with both of us. We could not be more pleased with how our case was handled from start to finish. He was...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
One of a kind lawyer
From the beginning with my case Tony has been very helpful, detailed, informative, professional, and gives you confidence that your case can be a success. He is very positive and does everything he can to make it easier for you through the process. Throughout my case if I had any questions he would a...
Samuel Anthony Silva's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tony is a go-to guy with your employment based immigration needs. Super helpful and knowledgeable!"
"I endorse Samuel without reservation. He has demonstrated an exceptional grasp of the law and is a superb litigator."
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"Highly recommended. Knowledgeable and experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Silva is a highly trusted member of the legal community, his contribution is greatly appreciated and valued."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Mr. Silva is a knowledgable and experience attorney. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Tony is a thorough and intelligent attorney. His work product is always excellent and I feel that any immigration client he represents will be treated well."
"Tony Silva is a good friend of mine. We have worked on a number of community/legal service projects together. While I don't have experience working with him on immigration matters (as I don't practice in that area), I do know him to be a respected and proficient immigration attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Tony Silva is compassionate, hardworking and very talented. He combines excellent knowledge of the law with practical solutions for his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I’ve known Tony for several years. He is very approachable, friendly, and well-versed in immigration law. I am always happy to refer clients with immigration issues to him."
"As a fellow lawyer and law school classmate of Tony's, I have the utmost faith in his legal knowledge, capability, and judgment. He is not only an experienced immigration lawyer, but also intelligent and trustworthy. Tony has my highest recommendation."
"Tony worked for me for approximately three years. His attention to detail and thoroughness were unmatched. He performed a wide variety of duties, including drafting family- and employment-based immigration petitions, conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on immigration issues, drafting appeals presented to the Board of Immigration Appeals and to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and other duties as assigned."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Graduate, Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum
2008
Torts II, Environmental Torts, Law & Medicine, and ADR - Labor, CALI Excellence for the Future
2006
Best Oral Advocate, Legal Methods II, University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Silva Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Donati Law Firm, LLP
2010 - 2012
Sole Practitioner, Self-Employed
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Jackson Lewis, LLP
2007 - 2009
Law clerk / Associate Attorney, Jones Stevenson, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionVolunteer Attorney - Wills for Heroes
2015 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2012 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Memphis Repertory OrchestraBoard of Directors
2008 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Memphis Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
DeNeuville Learning CenterAdvisory Council
2012 - 2013
Memphis Bar AssociationLeadership Forum
Sample of Legal Cases
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability visas
Approved
EB-1 Outstanding Professor / Researcher visas
Approved
H-1B visas
Approved
Nonimmigrant employment visas (L, O, P, R, TN)
Approved
National Interest Waivers
Approved
Family-based Immigration
Approved cases
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Petitions
100% Success Rate
Social Security Disability claims
Education
2008
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Memphis
DMA - Doctor of Musical Arts
2003
University of Memphis
MM - Master of Music
2000
University of Memphis
BM - Bachelor of Music
Speaking Engagements
2014
Young Lawyers Division CLE Series
Immigration Law 101
2013
Usted Que Opina
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
2012
Information session and Q&A, Latino Memphis
Deferred Action for DREAMers
2012
Information Session and Q&A, Iglesia Bella Vista
Deferred Action for DREAMers
2012
Information and Q&A Session, Streets Ministries and Kingsbury High School
Deferred Action for DREAMers
2012
DeNeuville Learning Center
Deferred Action and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Publications
2015
Memphis Business Quarterly
What Businesses Should Expect from Obama’s Executive Order on Immigration
2014
The Memphis Lawyer
Immigration Basics for All Lawyers
2014
The Memphis Lawyer
Immigration for the Performing Artist
2013
Donati Law Immigration Blog
Author and Editor
2009
University of Memphis Law Review
Where Do We Go From Here? The Nebulous State of Medical Monitoring Claims Under Tennessee Law
2009
Jackson Lewis Immigration Blog and Newsletter
Contributing Author
2007
University of Memphis Law Review
Immigration--Banda-Ortiz v. Gonzales: The Fifth Circuit Refuses to Automatically Toll Voluntary Departure While a Motion to Reopen is Pending, Creating New Hazards for Alien and Practitioner Alike
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I want to know if I signed a G-28 and then the lawyer wanted to do something on my behalf I dont know abt it, like filing for
12 Jan 2015
Q&A
Will having family members here who have overstayed their visa affect my husband's ability to get his greencard?
14 Oct 2014
Q&A
Social Security Disability - Concurrent Benefits for SSDI and SSI
08 Oct 2014