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Thomas P Adams

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Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 38 years

Immigration Lawyer at New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas: Immigration

631 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA

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Tom Adams has practiced immigration law for 26 years in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Amherst College and has his law degree from Tulane Law School. He is a member of the LA Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He specializes in Deportation cases (criminal and non-criminal) in New Orleans and Oakdale, LA; appeals to the BIA; litigation in US Fifth Circuit; asylum, family petitions, green cards and naturalization. He has handled over 100 US Circuit Court cases. Call now!

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 38 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1987

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631 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70130-3411

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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

THE BEST ATTORNEY I VA SEEN

I don't know How to thank Tom sir And Mim, I am so very proud to be their client, they are the best lawers I have seen, when I am in a hopeless journey of immigration, tom sir showed me some hope, they gave me a second life for me in America, they are very generous humble and caring, thank god for g...iving such wonderful attorney in my life...god bless tom sir

Posted by Rossana | June 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer

When I met Mr. Thomas Adams, I felt really confident that he was going to be able to handle well my immigration case. Nevertheless, he was very professional and responsible throughout my case. He guided me so well, and everything went smoothly during the process. I couldn't have asked for more.

Posted by Dwayne | December 24, 2013 | Immigration

Best attorney

After several bad and unsuccessful experiences with other attorneys, who gave little or no hope for our immigration case, my wife and I were referred to Thomas Adams by a close friend. From the beginning of our relationship with Mr Adams, I knew that we had found the perfect attorney for our case. Mr... Adams was very professional and easy to talk to. His kindness and professionalism along with his in depth knowledge and optimism to our immigration case immediately let us know that we had finally found the attorney we needed to guide us step by step on our immigration process. Thomas Adams successfully represented our family and as a result, we have established US Citizenship and are living happily as American citizens and are forever grateful for his assistance! With years of experience, extreme kindness, and very reasonable prices, Thomas Adams Attorney at Law is highly recommended by my family, as the best choice for immigration representation! Forever Grateful, Dwayne, Chang, Vincent

Posted by Emily | November 19, 2013 | Immigration

Very organized, trustworthy, and informed for our immigration case

My husband and I are extremely grateful for Thomas Adams. He gave us not only answers, but also results. He was able to do for us which no other lawyer that we have had in the past was able to do. He was very organized, very informative, and very trustworthy throughout our entire process. We wasted s...o much time going to other lawyers that all told us the same thing, that my husband wouldn't be able to become a resident without being penalized by going back to his country for a year or more. Either they weren't as informed as Mr. Adams was, or they just didn't want to put in the work. Mr. Adams came through for us. He was very precise on dates and deadlines. We won our case. My husband did not have to go back to his country and he now has his residency. And we owe all to Thomas Adams. I truly believe that without him as our attorney, to this day, that my husband would not have his residency.

Posted by Emma | November 14, 2013 | Immigration

ETERNAL GRATITUDE FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

After 20 years and several attotneys, I gave up on any hopes of procuring my legal status in the US. Armed with 20 years worth of legal documents from the courts, and filings from previous representations, Mr. Adams diligently sorted out through these documents and with thorough research;considering ...the complexity of my case, was able to mount up a defense on my behalf. Despite a devastating natural disaster in our state and with me being away from my family;at this pivotal time, Mr. Adams,himself seeking higher grounds for the safety of his family, was constantly in pursuit of my case through all the appropriate legal grounds. He, and his altrustic team of professionals, kept my family abreast of developments and without false hopes or trepidation. By Gods grace, we won our case and consequently, I got a renewed lease on life; became a Licensed health care professional, Witnessed one of my son's get married and my wife and I recently became grandpaents to two adorable boy and girl;whom both share the same birthdates exactly one year apart. My family and I Immensely thank Mr. Adam and his team for all their tireless efforts thats afforded and assured continued untity of my family and the ability to finally partake in the American dream;which was once unattaiinable.

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Adams is dedicated to his clients and has a sharp legal mind. He does not shy away from complicated legal issues and has a reputation as one of the best immigration attorneys in New Orleans."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1985

Special Topics Editor, The Maritime Lawyer, Tulane University, School of Law

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Thomas P. Adams

1987 - 1993

Associate, Law Office of David A. Kattan

Associations

1988 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)

Member

Education

1987

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Amherst College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

French

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