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DONALD E. SMITH is an accessible and responsive former corporate counsel and seasoned immigration attorney with a dedication to client service and passion for client success. He provides outstanding immigration counsel to clients with a reputation for successful representations of challenging and complex practice and policy concerns resolving these with creativity and knowledge that combines “out of the box” thinking with hands-on experience from “ground-up” business building. When immigration matters he provides good counsel.
He advises clients on law, alternative strategies, and actions to achieve their immigration goals for matters from the more common HELO visas and less common EB1 Extraordinary and National Interest Waivers including: E, H1B, H2B, L, LZ, O, P, J, TN, K, Q, R and IV EB1, EB2, NIW, EB5, LC and PERM, AOS consular process, naturalization and I-9 Compliance.
An accessible and responsive former corporate counsel and seasoned immigration attorney
Assisting investors, entrepreneurs, employers, and employees with business & family immigration
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Litwin & Smith, A Law Corportation
5201 Great America Parkway, Suite 320, Santa Clara, CA, 94080
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Online Presence
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Posted by Perla | August 27, 2021 | Immigration
THANK YOU MR. SMITH FOR YOUR GOOD ADVICE
Consulted Mr. Donald, and was impressed by how professional and clear he was . he gave good answers to asked questions . I strongly recommend him to all your immigration needs . he is someone you really can trust . THANK YOU MR. DONALD
Posted by Vasu | December 21, 2020
Excellent Response
Excellent in everything. Donald's response for the questions posted is quick and answer's to the point.
Posted by Prashant | August 31, 2019 | Immigration
Extremely helpful and prompt in responses
I would like to thank you sincerely for your prompt responses and patience to go though my series of online queries /concerns and then respond to all of them. Also, very thankful for pointing to the relevant USCIS clauses which gave lot of clarity, and also for responding quickly.
Posted by Tina | November 12, 2018 | Immigration
Very good!
I just wanted to have small questions to be answered and he responded so fast and details even my additional questions. Usually I got the answer saying talk to your attorney but he didn't say that! I definitely contact him when we are going to have perm application applying next year.
Posted by nandini | March 22, 2018 | Immigration
Perfect stop for all the queries
Gave a detailed explanation of all the questions and was very helful :) All the queries were clarified and reference was also provided. A very quick response and a one stop destination for all the immigration queries.
Donald Edward Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"Donald Edward Smith provides knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate answers in Avvo’s Immigration Law Q&A forum. His responses show a deep understanding of California and federal immigration law and a strong commitment to guiding clients through complex visa, green card, and citizenship matters. He explains legal processes clearly and with empathy, helping people feel informed and supported. I’m pleased to endorse Mr. Smith as a skilled and dedicated California immigration attorney."
"Year in, year out, one concise customized answer after another. Above and beyond the call of pro bono contributions."
"I endorse attorney Smith as a top-notch expert in the field of immigration.I would not hesitate to recommend attorney Smith to anyone in need of an immigration professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides the most on point and concise answers to legal questions. This guy is a textbook of knowledge (emphasis added)!"
"It is clear from Donald's education, experience and responses on AVVO that he is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who cares about his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is very thorough, accurate, and maintains a good demeanor when explaining issues to clients."
"Attorney smith is an experienced immigration attorney. He works hard for his clients and is ethical and knowledgeable."
"Mr. Smith has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Smith is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"Donald Edward Smith displays genuine concern in every question he answers on Avvo. Attorney Smith's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. He also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for immigration matters."
"I'm pleased to endorse Mr. Smith. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Mr. Smith. He has demonstrated he has the knowledge and the experiences needed to excel in the complicated area of immigration laws and the good heart to assist his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Smith provides a much needed service on Avvo. He donates his time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"I am pleased to endorse Donald Smith. He provides knowledgeable responses to questions on Avvo. His answers show he fully understands the complexities and intricacies of immigration law."
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Experience
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Managing Attorney, Litwin & Smith
Associations
1992 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Florida BarMember
1986 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
Education
1984
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
California State University, Fullerton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
2016 Vietnam Conference
A Shorter Path To Green Card
Publications
2016
Golden Solutions Magazine
A Shorter Path To Green Card
Languages
English
Cantonese
Mandarin
Tagalog
French
German
Activity
Legal Answers
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USCIS Yes/NO question
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H4 extension while I-485 pending?
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HiB one month left
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