Daniel Mark Kowalski

Daniel Mark Kowalski

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Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 40 years

Immigration Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

919 Congress Avenue., Suite 900, Austin, TX

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Full service, though focused on appellate work and deportation defense / removal resistance. Editor-in-Chief of Bender's Immigration Bulletin; Online Editor of Bender's Immigration Bulletin - Daily Edition, www.bibdaily.com.

41 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 15 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2010

Voluntary Resignation

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 40 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Fowler Law Firm

919 Congress Avenue., Suite 900, Austin, TX, 78701

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Daniel Mark Kowalski's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2020 | Immigration

Poor communication and baffling instructions

My advice: look elsewhere for your needs as this firm's public representsrives are condescending, seemingly succeptible to mass hysteria and provide instructions that are truly baffling. I can't speak with regards to their legal services, my experience with this firm does allow me to speak to the ...overall professionalism and decorum of their firm. My wife and I had an appointment with Daniel M. Kowalski at the centennial office in order to review and ask questions about her immigration case. We were quoted an hourly rate to talk to Mr. Kowalski in person so that he could review our documents and provide feedback/guidance. However, the morning of the appointment we received a call stating that due to a fear of coronovirus (Colorado only has 16 cases as of this writing) they would no longer be conducting in-person meetings. However, they were charging the same rate and has these additional stipulations: 1) We could try asking the attorney for a video conference but it would be up to him to decide during the call if he wanted it 2) they wanted us to go to the office and drop off the documents, then leave and speak with the attorney on the phone while at the car I wasn't sure how to react to such stipulations since they didn't make much sense. I understand that the entire world is freaking out about COVID-19 but asking clients to go to their office and then walk out to talk to the attorney while at the parking lot seemed both demeaning and highly irrational. When I tried asking their front office about this, I was told-in a truly condescending tone- that I didn't seem to understand that there was a virus as if I wasn't aware of what's literally the biggest news in the world. After that conversation, we felt this firm cares more about churn than actually having a personal relationship with their clients. We wanted someone to review our documents and guide us and not give us convoluted instructions and change our appointment last minute.

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Daniel Mark Kowalski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kowalski is one of the most well-known and highly respected immigration attorneys. In addition to being a very successful practitioner, Mr. Kowalski has been writing very informative in-depth articles about different aspects of immigration law for many years. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Margaret Stock

Immigration lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dan Kowalski is a tireless and extraordinarily effective advocate for his clients. I've worked with him on several matters and have known him for more than a decade, and he's the person to whom I turn when I want accurate information on any complex immigration issue."

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Lea McDermid

Immigration lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Friend

"Dan Kowalski is trustworthy and fantastic! I endorse this lawyer."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel Mark Kowalski is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Jose Lovo

Immigration lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Kolken

Immigration lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Curtis Pierce

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Suzan deSeguin-Hons

Immigration lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan Kowalski has an excellent reputation. He is known for first rate legal work and the highest ethical standards. I highly recommend Mr Kowalski to anyone seeking an immigration lawyer!"

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William Hulsey

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Kowalski is a legend in the making! You will not find a more experienced and capable immigration attorney in the Central U.S. Moreover, there are few immigration attorneys in America with the presence and topical knowledge of Mr. Kowalski. Would I send our clients with immigration concerns to any other specialist such as Dan? I don't think so. He is the "Gold Standard.""

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Linda Rose

Immigration lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Kowalski is a great lawyer, especially when it comes to complex issues involving removal. He's amazingly resourceful, which perhaps is why he's the Editor for Bender's. I wouldn't hesitate to ask his advice and then follow it without hesitation. What's more, Dan has soul and compassion. And his his line of work, it really makes a difference."

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Jodilyn Goodwin

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan has a vast aray of knoweldge in immigration law and is widely respected for his advocacy. You will not go wrong in deciding to work with Dan."

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Kevin Dixler

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan is an extraordinarily talented immigration attorney. Lexis chose him to edit the Immigration Bulletin, which is quite an honor. He has won many well deserved accolades from those in the profession. His exploits and experiences over the years demonstrate to me that he is extremely capable and a tremendous advocate to the Texas Immigration Bar and those that can hire him."

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Isaul Verdin

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the great pleasure to work for Dan. He is a great mentor and extremely knowledgeable immigration attorney. Hands down, one of the best in Texas. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Daniel Horne

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Daniel is one of the best removal defense attorneys in the country, though he's currently focusing more on his editorial pursuits now. He was a great boss to work for, and a great colleague to know in subsequent years."

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Sandra Saltrese-Miller

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Margaret Stock

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Linda Rose

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of Sanchez-Avila

Successfully reversed INS "repulsion" policy

Hassan v. INS

JRAD validity upheld; discretionary relief denied

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Languages

Spanish

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