Mark Davidson

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Mark Davidson

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

10 South La Salle Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL

About Mark

Biography

Informed. Immigration. Law.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practice areas include: temporary workers; intracompany transferees; treaty investors; PERM labor certifications; outstanding researchers and professors; extraordinary aliens; counselor processing; deportation matters; asylum applications; appellate litigation; and all areas of representation before the United States Department of Homeland Security.

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2014 2013
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 43 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1982

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Davidson & Seseri, LLC

10 South La Salle Street, Suite 2300, Chicago, IL, 60603

DavidsonSeseri.com

Mark Davidson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Dana | July 21, 2014 | Immigration

PROFESSIONAL AND TRUSTWORTHY LAWYER!

Awesome lawyer with awesome staff! I found him on this website when I needed a second opinion about my temporary Green Card (when my first so-called lawyer messed up my case and had me apply for a waiver that he did not even filled properly and to top it of I found from Mr. Mark Davidson I DID NOT ...NEED- that put my case on hold for 1 YEAR) . I fired my 1st lawyer and I hired Mr. Mark Davidson and in 3 WEEKS, thanks to Mark, I had my Green Card in my hand. Mr. Mark Davidson and all his staff were VERY PROFESSIONAL, ,patience,worth my TOTAL TRUST,easy to communicate and get in touch with,affordable rates and I could continue with the praise forever! That is the reason why I ask him to represent me again for my permanent Green Card last year and I will continue that this year when I'm going to apply for citizenship! My advise to anybody looking for an immigration lawyer: Do not make the same mistake that I did when I hired my first so-called lawyer :from the money point a view.I was told by my friends that lawyer form downtown are more expensive and they all do the same! NOT TRUE!!! My 1st layer ended up charging me much more than Mr. Davidson! I am going to be grateful all my life to Mr. Mark Davidson and all his staff :especially Mrs.Olga, Mrs. Yllca !

Posted by Yuriy | March 23, 2014 | Immigration

EWI case - Mark will get it done right!

Mark has worked on our case revolving around EWI for my wife. Mark and his firm always kept the communication channels open, responded swiftly and in great level of detail. We were always up to speed with current events, latest law changes, implications to our situation and the next milestone. Mar...k and his team have treated us like family going above and beyond to tailor to our needs. Everything from office visits to conference calls to email exchanges was addressed with the highest level of professionalism and respect. There were many difficult decisions that we had to make along the way and Mark has always presented the situation clearly weighing in the risks and benefits. Mark's experience and expertise has given our family a new life, in which we will no longer be afraid of separation. Our case was resolved successfully and unfolded exactly as Mark explained it would. Thanks to Mark and his team our 14-month old son will be growing up with his mom and dad by his side in the USA. Mark, thank you for keeping our family united and giving us a new chance in life!

Posted by sk | August 26, 2013 | Asylum

Excellent Asylum Lawyer. Highly Recommended.

I spent quite a few months looking for an asylum lawyer. I probably talked to more than 15 lawyers and decided to hire Mr. Davidson, because, from the get-go, it was obvious that Mr. Davidson was extremely knowledgeable and experienced in asylum cases. Now, a few months later, I have my asylum gr...anted. Yaaay! :) I am sure that, if not for Mr. Davidson, the outcome could have been different. He really helped present a very solid case with well-developed supporting/evidence documents. I strongly recommend Mr. Davidson to anyone who is seeking help with his/her asylum case. He is very professional, honest, and responsive (although quite succinct in his responses :), as he does tend to focus on important things).

Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2013 | Asylum

no need for a lawyer who gives you smile then fail in your case .. your are professional Mr.Mark

first of all i would like to say that we really passed over alot of lawyers but we found them only care for fees and pretending to invent a story to won the case regardless the actual case , but Mr.Mark heard us first then he decide to take our case upon he agreed that we saying the truth and facts ,... we were amused to work with him and his great helpful team , he respond immediately to our inquiries , quite impressed with his knowledge and professionalism , as well we knew by second meeting with him that really we had the best lawyer in Illinois , I read a review that Mr.Mark care for fees ... but what we had went through as any asylum family we still owe him fees even he won our case and got granted in such short time ,,, we still owe him fees and will pay it once get constant job . we owe you our life Mr.Mark and Ylka . Appreciate your kindness and your great assistance .

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire this lawyer!

My husband and I met with Mr. Davidson about 4 months ago, heard he was a good lawyer and handled difficult cases successfully so we made an appointment to meet.We talked he said this was a easy case so he gave us a list of things he needed to be sent to him for the case. I got the information as s...oon as possible. He only returned one of my emails and after that never heard from him. I tried to email him another time and again no response. Im assuming he didnt think we had the money to pay him because of our age and also kept asking about our place of employment etc. if someone hires you its obvious they have the money to pay!!

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Mark Davidson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer. Very well respected."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Mark Davidson for a long time and I am familiar with his comprehensive and detailed approach to each immigration matter. His expertise in the U.S. Immigration law is unquestionable and matches his proven efficiency and constant diligence in representing clients' interests. Attorney Alexander Ivakhnenko"

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Stephen Davis

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Yllka Seseri

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Nominee, Who's Who Legal

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers Network

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Davidson & Seseri

1997 - 2017

Partner, Davidson & Schiller, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

International Boutique Law Firms

Member

1983 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chapter Chair (2000-2001)

Education

1982

University of Illinois College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Guest Lecturer, DePaul University Asylum & Immigration Law Clinic

Asylum Workshop: Cross Examination

2012

Chicago AILA Fall Conference

Special Handling & Schedule A NonPerm Immigrant Processes

2012

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Difficult Hearings

2011

AILA Midwest Regional Conference

Marriage Fraud & I-751 Cases

2010

AILA Immigration Litigation Workshop

AILA Immigration Litigation Workshop

2007

AILA Annual Conference

After the Grant of Asylum

Languages

Albanian

Arabic

Belarusian

Italian

Russian

Spanish

Turkish

Ukrainian

Activity

Top Contributor

Mark earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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