Michael Paul Gianelli

Michael Paul Gianelli

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Defense

217 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 15 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC

217 E. Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO, 80203

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Michael Paul Gianelli's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2012 | Immigration

Grateful for the assistance

Michael successfully helped me bring my husband over from Nepal. He continually advocated for us when the paperwork from Nepal contained flawed or incomplete information. I was very confused and he helped make the process clear, direct and manageable. I felt supported and my emails were always respo...nded to extremely quickly!

Posted by Al | September 10, 2012 | Immigration

Denver client

I was looking for a good lawyer to handle my case that was pending with the IJ for 15 years. Basically i have almost lost hope till i met Mr. Gianelli, he went beyond everything i have ever expected from a lawyer. He listened very carefully to everything and i guess he also felt that I had good cas...e. He knows everything in the immigration process, he's very very proficient, extremely diligent, meticulous and very knowledgeable. He followed with me regularly, answered all my questions and responded to every single email I have sent to him. He's also a truly genuine person. his fees are very reasonable compared to other lawyers. I really would recommend Mr. Gianelli to anyone who has immigration problems and i am sure that you will be as happy and lucky as I have been. I can go on and on about his good character and professionalism all day long. And I know that he's been really patient with me and I thank him for that. Thank you so much Al.

Posted by DESIRAE | August 21, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

AWESOME ATTORNEY GETS THE JOB DONE!!

MIKE WAS AN AWESOME ATTORNEY HE GOT THE RESULTS IN MY CASE THAT I DESIRED AND THE BEST RESULTS WE COULD GET IN MY CASE! HES VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND UNDERSTANDING. MIKE MAKES IT CLEAR HE IS ON YOUR SIDE. HIS DEDICATION AND RAPID RESPONSE TO YOU LETS YOU KNOW THAT HE IS SERIOUS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR CASE....... HES MY PERMANANET ATTORNEY HE SHOULD BE YOURS TOO!! THANKS MIKE!! DESIRAE M.

Posted by anonymous | July 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Michael Gianelli is the best lawyer I have ever had to good fortune of working with. From the first day on my family and I have felt welcomed and valued as his clients. He carefully listened to my concerns, reviewed with me every aspect of my case and took the time to understand my situation. He h...andled my case with great care and kept me informed every step of the way. He also found solutions for aspects of my case that I had not even considered which really helped the case move forward much more smootly and a lot less stressfully. He is a fantastic negotiator and with him handling our case I was able to sleep at night again. He has helped me and my family tremendously. He cares about his clients very much, he is very intelligent, well thought out and methodical, and knows how to win a case.

Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2012 | Appeals

New York Client

Appellate litigation in New York can be extremely difficult. Mr. Gianelli, however, proved to have the knowledge and skill necessary for my very complicated appeal. After the lower court denied my motion for summary judgment and dismissal of the plaintiff's case against me, Mr. Gianelli filed the nec...essary motions and briefs in New York's appellate courts and successfully obtained dismissal in my favor. He is highly intelligent and strategic minded and I would strongly recommend him to anyone involved in complex appellate matters.

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Michael Paul Gianelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kaitlyn Wright

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is well-respected in the community and an excellent immigration attorney."

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Matthew Skeen

General practice lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Gianelli possesses a beautiful legal mind which he uses to go the extra mile for his clients. He is an expert negotiator with ample trial experience who doggedly pursues positive outcomes to legal problems."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Benjamin Bilewski

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maile Kobayashi

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Shaftel

Immigration lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike is a very skilled lawyer and communicator. He is able to explain complex legal problems to clients and resolve these problems in the most efficient way possible."

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Devi Yorty

Appeals lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Michael on a difficult appeal that wound up being much more than an appeal. It was a pleasure and I'd work with him again!"

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Craig Fleischer

General practice lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Gianelli has all of the special qualities which makes him the one you want on your side. He is diligent and perseveres to get the right result for his clients. He is also compassionate and attentive to the needs of his clients. You will feel comfortable and confident in having him represent you, as well as the piece of mind knowing you have made the right choice."

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Christopher Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Mike early in his legal career. Immediately he showed a knowledge and appreciation of the law, and a readiness to expose himself to legal issues he was not familiar with. He has a great way with people too, and in the time I worked with him he quickly developed a reputation as a very dependable and capable attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mike for any legal problem you may encounter."

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Matthew Skeen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Maile Kobayashi

Family lawyer

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Benjamin Bilewski

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Matthew Shaftel

Immigration lawyer

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Paul Gianelli

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Abbott

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Support for Libyans During Time of Need, Libyan Community of Colorado

2011

Outstanding Volunteer Service, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network

2011

Outstanding Contribution and Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of the State of Colorado

2010

Outstanding Contribution and Pro Bono Service, Supreme Court of the State of Colorado

2003

Academic Merit Scholarship, California Western School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Michael P. Gianelli, LLC

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli et al., LLP

2006 - 2006

Clerk / Extern, U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y., Hon. Raymond J. Dearie

2005 - 2005

Intern, San Diego District Attorney's Office (Cold Case Homicide Unit)

2005 - 2005

Intern, Legal Aid Society (DV Clinic)

2001 - 2001

New Listings and Marketing Intern, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

Associations

2014 - Present

West Washington Park Neighborhood Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Colorado chapter)

NMD Committee

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network Pro Bono Attorney

Member

2011 - Present

Rhone-Brackett American Inn of Court

Member

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member Pro Bono Appellate Panel

2011 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Immigration Law Section

2010 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dupree v. Voorhees III, 891 N.Y.S. 2d 422 (2 Dept. 2009)

Appellate court dismisses $285,000 malpractice claim brought against Michael Gianelli's client

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Education

2007

California Western School of Law

Juris Doctor

2002

Hamilton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Rocky Mountain Immigration Law Update

Immigration, Day Coordinator

2011

YLD Practical Aspects of Practice and Hot Topics in the Law

Hanging Your Shingle: Essential Considerations for the Young Lawyer

Languages

English

Activity

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