Philip Smith

Philip Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 29 years

Immigration Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Immigration, Appeals

208 SW 1st Ste 360, Portland, OR

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 27 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Philip Smith

208 SW 1st Ste 360, Portland, OR, 97204

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Philip Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Pedro R. | March 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply one of the Best!!!

it's been a while since i hired Mr Smith to work in my case, it was nice to see how hard he works, every detail counts for him, and he earn every penny he charge you, He is very honest person, it was a pleasure to had him representing me, still my attorney. A+++++

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Philip Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Nelson

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Philip Smith is an outstanding advocate for his clients, and he gets results in even the most difficult cases. Philip is exceptionally smart and fights hard for his clients because he is conscientious and cares about the people he represents. I endorse him without reservation."

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Nicholas Costa

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Without question, Philip Smith is one of the most well-respected and sought-after immigration attorneys in Portland, Oregon, due to his legal prowess and appellate acumen. He is a terrific mentor and an invaluable member of AILA Oregon. Above all, he is a zealous advocate for his clients in and outside the courtroom. Whether you are filing a petition for review at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals or a petition for writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States, Philip Smith is the immigration attorney you want arguing your case."

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John Dooney

Immigration lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Philip Smith is an amazing advocate for his clients, and gets results in even the most difficult cases. He is exceedingly smart and fights hard for his clients because he is conscientious and cares about the people who entrust their case to him. I endorse Philip without reservation."

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Nicole Nelson

Immigration lawyer

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John Dooney

Immigration lawyer

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Nicholas Costa

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Immigration Advocacy Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon Chapter)

Associations

2012 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2003 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1996 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fakhry v. Mukasey, 524 F.3d 1057 (9th Cir. 2008)

Mr. Fakhry won his case and was granted asylum.

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Education

1996

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Rice University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1984

University of Tennessee

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

Northwest Immigration Law Conference

Advanced Issues in Removal Defense

Languages

Spanish

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