Annette Brigsted

Annette Brigsted

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Ivins, UT
Practice Areas: Immigration

1028 Chusi Way, Ivins, UT

About Annette

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

U.S. Immigration Law for Business and Individuals.

25 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Annette Brigsted

1028 Chusi Way, Ivins, UT, 84738

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Lee | November 07, 2016 | Immigration

She's your keeper!

I am a resident physician on my second year of H1B visa. I was looking for an abbreviated legal consultation on what may be the best way for me to apply for green card. A friend of mine told me about how amazing Annette was and shared with me her contact information. I emailed her office and I got an... immediate response with a complimentary phone call appointment with Annette. Annette reviewed my CV and provided sincere, thorough suggestions on different ways to apply green card, and we extensively discussed the timeline of it, the strategy to establish good relationship with my potential sponsors, approximate cost of application, etc. She took time to answer all questions empathetically. She spent 40 minutes with me on the phone, free of charge. I will remember her and reach back when it is time for me to really prepare for my green card application.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016 | Immigration

Extremely knowledgeable, personable, and hopeful. Truly cares about her clients.

I came to Annette with after finding myself in a position of employment I was extremely dissatisfied with. My understanding of things given my visa situation was that it would be difficult or impossible to leave, with the only recourse being to follow through until the end of my contract. Annette ...listened patiently and offered suggestions about what to do. We spoke to her a number of times, racking up perhaps over 2 hours of consultation time before she even asked to be placed on retainer so she could officially work on my behalf. She knew much more than the attorneys of a group that was offering to hire me - my case was very unique and difficult, and the other attorneys didn't really know where to begin. Annette was extremely thorough and took great pains to make sure everything was in place before turning in the paperwork to make things happen. It was almost anticlimactic when we got the green light from immigrations with no questions asked. I continued to correspond with Annette even after we got the result we hoped for, for little things that she really didn't have to be involved in. You will not regret hiring Annette. She knows exactly what she is doing and will fight for you like family. Her default demeanor is realistic optimism, and will give you options when you might feel there is little or no hope. She will spend so much time with you on the phone that you'll start wondering if she has time to do anything else after your conversation. I intend to stay in touch with Annette long after my business with her is done. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Marina | June 09, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent services

Annette Brigsted has been trustworthy, knowledgeable and valuable for our case. She was responsive to all our questions and concerns and we felt that we had an excellent representative to guide us through the legal system for the issuance of our Green Cards. I would gladly recommend her without any r...eservations.

Posted by Philippe | November 15, 2013 | Immigration

The Best Immigration Attorney in New England - Period.

I was referred to Attorney Brigsted by a friend of mine about a year ago. At the time, I was in what I believed to be a pretty desperate situation. Attorney Brigsted met with me and listened to my story without interruption. I could tell right away she was interested in understanding the situation be...fore offering any sorts of advice or promises. After an hour or so, she started talking and while she never did make promises, she made me feel like there was hope because you could tell she knew the law and she had a plan. The process was strenuous but her enthusiasm and resolve kept me going and kept me hopeful that things would eventually work out. A few days ago, I found out that her tireless work had paid off and that my problems were over. My case wasn't trivial, it wasn't a simple case of having to fill out of form and waiting for 6 months... This was a complicated and unusual case. Attorney Brigsted never shied away from the many challenges that it possessed. Throughout the process Attorney Brigsted kept me informed at all time. She made herself available to me as often as I needed her to be. We communicated mostly via email and she was very responsive, replying to my inquiries within a few hours and always the same day. It may not be fair for me to claim that she is the best Immigration Attorney in New England because I don't know many - but it's hard to imagine someone more dedicated, more invested, more professional and with a better grasp of the law than Attorney Brigsted. My family and I will forever be grateful for what she has done.

Posted by Duane Lukawesky | April 19, 2013 | Immigration

True Professionalism

If you are looking for a great attorney Annette Brigstead is the best person for the job, she has handled my immigration issues to work in the United States for the last 5 years. She is very professional, as well as replying back to e-mails and phone calls within the same day as they are sent. She ...also explains the issues at hand very well and is more than willing to call whom ever is involved to get the job done. I cannot express how thankful I am to have Annette in my corner.

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2006

Pro Bono Champion, Connecticut Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Founder and Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Annette Brigsted

2011 - 2016

Principal, Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C.

2000 - 2011

Founder and Principal Attorney, Law Offices of Annette Brigsted, LLC

Associations

2008 - Present

National Association of Foreign Student Advisors

Member

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Connecticut chapter)

Member

1994 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

American-Scandinavian Foundation

Member

Education

1997

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Glasgow, Great Britain

MA - Masters

1980

Aarhus University, Denmark

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Danish

English

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