John Arthur Nechman

John Arthur Nechman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, International Law

1834 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 80%

All immigration matters

27 years | 500 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

All criminal defense matters (particularly federal matters and immigration-related issues)

27 years | 500 cases

10%
International Law 10%

Mergers and Acquisitions (Latin America and Far East)

27 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Katine & Nechman L.L.P.

1834 Southmore Boulevard, Houston, TX, 77004-5947

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John Arthur Nechman's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Arturo Ovalle aka "El Gran Varon" | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

"JOHN A. NECHMAN"...EL ABOGADO DE INMIGRACION MAS HONESTO, EL MAS PACIENTE Y BUENA ONDA, LLENO DE CONOCIMIENTO EN LA MATERIA Y

Nadamas quería decirles Amig@s en cualquier parte de U.S.A., Que Gracias a "John Nechman", finalmente recibí my "Greencard" éste año 2015 !!!...Yo soy de Monterrey, México y he estádo en U.S.A. Por 22 años tratando siempre de alcanzar "El Legal American Dream"...Permíteme decírte, quién séas tú y ...estés leyendo éste "REVIEW", que "John Nechman" es un Abogádo a CONFIAR, bien líndo el hombre, Paciénte con sus Cliéntes y por éso EL meréce LA MEJOR "RECOMENDACION" de mi párte...HACIENDO MI LARGA HISTORIA CORTA...En estos 22 years aquí en U.S.A. y ANTES de que aparecíera "John Nechman" en mi vida, Yo ya estába tan hárto de tánto Abogádo De Immigration CORRUPTO Y TRANZA , que múchas véces llorándo llegué a conformárme con el sólo hécho de estár aquí en U.S.A. aunque SIN TENER PAPELES LEGALES, pero NUNCA dejé de pelear con uñas y dientes para hacer mi sueño realidad....Hásta que un "Maravillóso día" alguién me recomendó a éste Abogádo Buenísimo, quien hasta el día de hoy ha sído mi "ANGELOTE" ya por varios años que he tratado de hacerme legal y GRACIAS A EL hoy recójo los frútos de mi terquedád...Hoy es Jueves Septiembre 3ro. del 2015 y hace unos días regresé a Houston de Mi Ciudad de Monterrey, "primera véz pisándo suélo Mexicano en 20 años"...SI SUPIERAN LO CONTENTO QUE ESTOY !!!...Déjenme decírles también que soy un Singer/Performer, mi nombre es Arturo Ovalle, pero mejór conocído como "El Gran Varon" que es mi nombre Artístico y que con ésta situación de SER-LEGAL-AHORA ya puedo aprovechár oportunidades que NO PUDE ántes...En éste precíso Mes de Septiémbre, El Domingo 13th.-del 2015, empiéza por TV-Univision..."LA BANDA"...Pués les notifíco que voy a sér párte de "LA BANDA" y sus productóres son Ricky Martin & Simon Cowell...Todo ésto por Univision....Si NO tuvíera ahoríta papéles legáles, NO me hubíeran dádo la grán oportunidad de estar en TV......HACE POCO ALGUIEN ME DIJO....""Gran Varon tienes mucha suerte hoy de habér conseguído tus papéles legáles, SUERTUDO TU GRAN VARON de tenér también el dinéro para pagárle al Abogádo de Immigration, para la papelería que pide I.N.S. y para las cuótas que se tíenen que pagar ahi tambien""...a lo que YO conteste con orgullo..."SUERTUDO YO, SUERTUDO DE TENER EL DINERO ??!!!.....LA UNICA SUERTE NADAMAS QUE HE TENIDO ES DE HABERME TOPADO EN MI CAMINO A PERSONA TAN PROPIA, TAN TRABAJADORA, TAN PACIENTE, PELEADOR AGRESIVO DE LOS DERECHOS DE INMIGRACION, BIEN HONESTO Y CON UN CORAZONSOTE GRANDISIMO COMO ES EL ABOGADO John Nechman" ....Y encíma de todo ésto amígos EL hábla vários idiomas y si no le entíendes en uno, pues pásate a otro idioma pero de que te entiende...TE ENTIENDE y así se háce mas fácil arreglar su legalidad aqui en U.S.A.!!!....En nombre MIO Y DE TODOS MIS AMIGOS LATINOS que hás ayudado a travéz de los años, ...GRACIAS JOHN NECHMAN, ERES UNO ENTRE MILLONES !!! ...Sinceramente: "El Gran Varon"

Posted by silvia | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Honest

Nechman is very responsible,reliable and dedicated lawyer I have ever seen. He was very honest with me and really appreciate it, unlike other attorneys who will take your money for nothing. His staff is very nice and professional 'Peter' thanks for everything. I highly recommend this lawyer. Thanks N...echman!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Very disappointing

One of the main reasons I hired Mr. Nechman and his firm was because of the wonderful reviews of him on this website. Sadly, my experience in dealing with Mr. Nechman and his associates has not been similar to the other reviewers. I question the ability of him and his staff when it comes to keeping p...eople informed. At first when I came to them with the case I hired them for they were all very helpful. Response to my initial email asking for help was almost instantaneous; after the initial meeting to determine if he wanted to represent the case I brought to them and vice versa he thoroughly explained all available options at that time. Once all the paperwork (and payment) was taken care of, that is when things changed. Mr. Nechman was supposed to show up for a court date (the first one since being hired to represent this case) but couldn't make it. I was told by one of the people in his office the reason for him not showing up was that he was in the hospital but that an associate of his, Mr. Benjamin Ha, would be showing up instead. I don't have a problem with that; the problem that I did have was when Mr. Ha showed up he explained the reason Mr. Nechman couldn't make it to court was because he (Mr. Nechman) had another court hearing for a different case that couldn't be avoided. Again, being needed in another court isn't something that bothers me. What bothers me is the blatant lie that was told. Since that point in time, things have only gone downhill. Every attempt I have made to contact either Mr. Nechman or his law firm has been a test of my patience to say the least. I would ask questions to his staff and most of the time there was no concrete answer to quite simple questions. I was told they would ask Mr. Nechman and get back to me as soon as possible. There was not a single instance where anyone ever got back to me regarding one of my unanswered questions. The office staff is snarky and unhelpful once you've signed the paperwork and made a payment. I even received a billing statement with "PAST DUE" (with interest already attached) at the top in big red ink on the 1st of the month, but the details of my retainer clearly state that payment is due on the 12th of every applicable month. That was annoying enough, but this was also the first (and only) time that I ever received a bill of any type, past due or not, in the mail. The only reason previous payments were made on time were because I had the days marked on my calendar and went out of my way to stop at their office on either my lunch break or after work before the due date. Part of this case deals with someone who is in jail, and has been for over 2 months. Just last week Mr. Nechman emailed me (in response to a question I had asked of him 3 days beforehand with no response prior to said email) and said that he had every intention of visiting the person in jail that day (a Wednesday) but that he was unable to due to his schedule. He assured me that he would visit the person in jail by the end of the week. It is now a week and a half later and Mr. Nechman still has not visited this person in jail. I was so frustrated with the lack of communication from Mr. Nechman and his associates that I called the receptionist and explained to her how I was looking for answers and nobody was returning any and to please have Mr. Nechman call me at his earliest convenience. Within 15 minutes his legal assistant Peter called me and was perplexed and offended that I had called and made accusations of not being kept informed. Later on in the day I received an EMAIL from Mr. Nechman with a similar sentiment and a big long story about how busy he is and he didn't have time to immediately respond to emails. People get busy, I understand that, but if you can't respond to a CLIENTS QUESTION at least respond with something like "I received your email and will get back to you as soon as possible." Mr. Nechman is knowledgeable, that much is obvious however communication is not his forte.

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John Arthur Nechman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Annie Banerjee

Immigration lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Looney

Immigration lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When it comes to immigration, John not only knows the law but is well-informed about new laws and potential laws. He is a very caring attorney, taking care of his clients and their immigration issues from start to finish. When I have questions regarding immigration issues with my clients, John is the person I call. He answers or quickly returns calls and gives me all the information I need. I highly recommend John Nechman."

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David Harvey

Immigration lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ajay Choudhary

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly regarded in the community."

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Jon Thomas

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse John and his outstanding work as immigration lawyer. I have referred criminal clients that may have immigration consequences to their charges. His advice helps provide a "total solution" the client."

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Raed Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John over 10 years now. I know he is knowledgeable, responsive and responsible with his clients. In other settings and community events he always assumes a leadership role inspiring and motivating other attorneys. I am one of them. I recommend him highly."

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Angelina Zinn

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has commitment to his clients, to the profession, and to the larger community in which he practices. He is a skilled and dedicated lawyer and an assert to his clients and the legal community."

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Sara Coane

Immigration lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. John is very experienced in immigration law, and really advocates for his clients."

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a leading immigration attorney in the community. He is friendly, compassionate, and a dedicated lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mitchell Katine

Immigration lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Fran Brochstein

Immigration lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I've known John Nechman for many years. He is caring and professional attorney. I refer cients to him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Houston Pride Celebration Male Grand Marshall, Pride Houston, Inc.

2007

Judge Normal Black Award, State Bar of Texas

2007

Statue of Liberty Award, Outsmart Magazine

2005

Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

John Walzel Political Equality Award, Human Rights Campaign

2004

Award for Excellence in Advocacy, Stonewall Law Association Greater Houston

2004

Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine

2003

Unsung Hero/Heroine Award, Houston Community College

2003

Award of Excellence, Ballet Fiesta Mexicana

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Law Center

2008 - Present

Partner and Attorney at Law, Katine & Nechman L.L.P.

2003 - Present

Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law

1995 - 2005

ESL Instructor, Houston Community College

Associations

2013 - Present

The Hollyfield Foundation

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

The Lazarus House

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

National Immigration Justice Center

Member

2007 - Present

World Affairs Council of Houston

Member

2007 - Present

International Financial Management Association

Co-Chairman

2007 - Present

Asia Society of Houston

Member

2007 - Present

National Hispanic Professionals Organization

Member

2007 - Present

Organization of Chinese Americans

Member

2007 - Present

Asian American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston

Member

2004 - Present

International Lesbian and Gay Law Association

Member

2004 - Present

Houston Latino HIV Task Force

Member

2003 - Present

Lesbian and Gay Law Association of New York

Member

2003 - Present

International Lesbian and Gay Association

Delegate

2003 - Present

Blueprint Houston

Delegate

2002 - Present

International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

Cooperating Attorney

2002 - Present

Lambda Legal

Cooperating Attorney

2002 - Present

National Center for Lesbian Rights

Cooperating Attorney

2002 - Present

Amnesty International

Member

2002 - Present

Texas Pro Bono College

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Hispanic Issues Section

Member

2002 - Present

Dallas Gay and Lesbian Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Texas State Bar College

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Asian-Pacific Interest Section

Member

2000 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identification Issues Section

Chair and Member

2000 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston

President and Member

1995 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2007

Federation of Gay Games International Advisory Board

Board Member

2002 - 2006

Immigration Equality

Co-Chair and Board Member

2001 - 2004

Ballet Fiesta Mexicana

Board Member and Legal Counsel

2001 - 2003

Ryan White Planning Council

Member

2000 - 2004

National Lesbian and Gay Law Association

Co-chair and Board Member

Education

1995

South Texas College Of Law

law

1988

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Associate Degree

Speaking Engagements

2009

Radio Appearance

Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues

2009

Radio Appearance

Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues

2008

Radio Appearance

Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues

2008

Radio Appearance

Guest Speaker on Immigration, Civil Rights, HIV, and GLBT Community Issues

2002

Symposium on GLBT Immigration Issues

"Love Knows no Borders"

2002

International War Tribunals Symposium

"The ICC and the International War Tribunals"

2002

Embrace, A Celebration of Freedom and Equality

Keynote Speaker, Freedom and Equality

2002

Brown Symposium

"How Globalization affects GLBT Rights"

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

German

Italian

Korean

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