Lorena Josefina Cortes

Lorena Josefina Cortes

4.8
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer Practice Areas: Immigration
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

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Lorena Josefina Cortes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rodolfo | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Atencion y rapidez en un caso foreclosure

He quedado muy satisfecho con el trabajo realizado por la abogada Lorena en mi caso, me baso en su rapidez, claridad y explicacion adecuada de cada paso que se fue dando hasta concluir con el resultado de la corte y modificacion a mi mortgage.

Posted by Gloria A. | April 14, 2015

Excellent Professional

I am completely satisfied and impresed with the quality of service received. Lorena is very professional always attentive to address any concerns you might have. I recommend her without hesitation as it is always difficult to find people with such a high level of professionalism.

Posted by Robert | April 13, 2015

Trustworthy, Responsive, Resourceful, and Personal Touch

In today's fast paced environment most of us are working long hours and wearing multiple hats. Choosing the right lawyer can be a substantial investment of time, money, and intimidating at times. After meeting with Ms. Cortes, I contracted her services to execute a "Lady Bird Deed" also known as an... enhanced life estate deed. She did a fabulous job with the execution of the process, always sharing her knowledge base and past experiences. I must add, she is very friendly, resourceful and provides that personal touch throughout the process.

Posted by Nick | April 6, 2015

Fantastic

Lorena responded to all of my questions and always did so within 24 hours. Very professional, I would recommend her to anyone!

Posted by Marisol | March 31, 2015

Impeccable Service

Ms. Cortes is a professional, responsible and reliable lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in her field. Above all, her customer service skills are impeccable... something very difficult to find nowadays. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

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Lorena Josefina Cortes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lorena is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."

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Victoria Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"There is no doubt of her precision and effectiveness regarding any legal matter which crosses her desk. She has a very positive attitude and an unbreakable spirit, but is a tough and fair advocate for her clients. Her grasp of complex legal issues is impressive and her efficiency in the courtroom commendable. I endorse this attorney 100%!"

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Stephen Black

Immigration lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peggy Urbaneja

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an ethical attorney who is thoroughly prepared for all court appearances. She cares about her clients and works hard for them. I would recommend her as an attorney."

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Jacklyne Marti

Foreclosure lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cortes is very diligent and will always fights aggressively for her clients. She always responds to her clients questions and is very knowledgeable about the foreclosure process. I regularly consult with her and feel confident referring my clients to her. I know they will be getting a compassionate and extremely knowledgeable attorney I endorse this lawyer."

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Irama Valdes

Immigration lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend Lorena as an attorney. Lorena is well prepared and very knowledgeable of immigration law."

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Leonelba Martinez

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lorena is a responsible and intelligent attorney. I've worked with her closely on countless matter and I admire the dedication and professionalism for which she handles all of her cases. She is extremely dependable and answers all calls and emails on time. I would greatly recommend Lorena to any person who is looking for a family law attorney in the tri-county area."

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Raisa Romaelle

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Ms. Cortes for 7 years and have always been impressed with her work ethic and professionalism. She is smart, skilled in several areas, and is very well known in the legal community as a trusted professional. I highly recommend this attorney."

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David Lipcon

Unknown lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been working with Ms. Cortes for quite some time. She is an exceptional trial attorney and extremely reliable. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Lorena or ask her to appear in court on my behalf. Ms. Cortes is very talented, hardworking and capable; I highly endorse her!"

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Cortes is well-liked by her colleagues, lawyers and judges alike. She has acheived very impressive results for her clients, in addition to having a heart of gold. I definitely endorse this lawyer!"

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Paola Gomez-Perez

Real estate lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Cortes is a responsible, liable, smart and professional attorney. Her dedication to every matter is outstanding and remarkable. She truly gives 100% to each case she handles. Plus Attorney Cortes is a very relatable person with a kind heart. I fully endorse this attorney."

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Victoria Gonzalez

Real estate lawyer

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Peggy Urbaneja

Unknown lawyer

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Jacklyne Marti

Personal injury lawyer

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Irama Valdes

Unknown lawyer

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Leonelba Martinez

Immigration lawyer

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Raisa Romaelle

Foreclosure lawyer

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David Lipcon

Unknown lawyer

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Sergio Cabanas

Foreclosure lawyer

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Paola Gomez-Perez

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Staff Attorney, Church World Service (CWS Miami)

2012 - 2015

Founding Attorney, Lorena Cortes, P. A.

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Cabanas Law, P. A.

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices of Paola A. Gomez-Perez, P. A.

2010 - 2010

Attorney, Corona Law Firm P. A.

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, Friedland & Associates P. A.

2006 - 2006

Legal Assistant, Peter R. Abesada and Associates P. A.

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Central Bank of the Dominican Republic

2002 - 2004

Paralegal, Headrick, Rizik, Álvarez & Fernández

Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2010 - Present

Florida Bar

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

2010 - Present

Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida

Education

2009

St. Thomas University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2007

University of Miami School of Law

Master of Laws

2004

Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra

Bachelor of Laws

Languages

Spanish

English

French

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