• I have
successfully argued in North
Carolina Mecklenburg District Court
that a plaintiff who has threatened
their undocumented spouse with
"telling the immigration
authorities" about their status is
evidence of domestic violence.
This was the first case in the
United States to rule on this point.
• I have adjusted the status for an
applicant who was denied a green
card because he once lied about his
social security number. The
applicant was granted a green card
and today is a taxpaying resident.
• I have obtained legal status and
work permits for a child who was a
victim of human trafficking.
• I have obtained freedom for a
legal permanent resident who was
picked up by Immigration and Custom
Enforcement (ICE) raid without
lawful justification.
• I have helped clients avoid deportation/removal marks against their records.
• I have helped clients obtain U.S. Citizenship.
• I helped a client obtain his green card after being denied by USCIS because he was brought to the United States when he was young child by his parents who were undocumented at the time.
• I have helped clients adjust their German E Treaty employment status to obtain a green card for themselves and their family.
Philosophy
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
While education about legal issues is helpful, clients should not assume that this gives them the training to appear before courts or argue legal issues, let alone navigate, the complex landscape of United States Immigration authorities.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I will only review documents pursuant to a consultation or documents required as evidence to help a client who has retained our firm. I do not review documents prepared by clients who seek to present such documents to U.S. Immigration authorities in a pro se context.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
This is not a policy of our firm.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
To promote fairness and justice by testing charges and evidence presented by the government against an individual. In the immigration arena being the son of Greek Immigrant parents instilled the empathy and respect I have for the positive contributions that immigrants have and continue to make to our society.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having lived in many countries, having received my education in Europe, and having represented hundreds of clients in criminal and family court in the United States, has given me the experience to represent immigration clients. I have had outstanding results for virtually all of my immigration clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Immigrants represent one of the best assets for our society, and unlike most other countries in the world, the United States has one of the best track records for accepting and assimilating new immigrants. Our system is not perfect, but compared to what I have witnessed in other countries, the United States still provides a relatively superior option for new immigrants who are willing to work and contribute to our society. Having said this, our system is not perfect, and I believe that through education in our schools, government and the media, more people will come to understand the tremendous contributions that new immigrants can and do make to our society.
What do you like best about your career?
Helping clients achieve freedom and realize their potential through devoted and zealous advocacy on behalf of their legal rights.
Tell us about your law firm:
As a solo attorney, all of my client's will work directly with me. I also have experienced legal staff with over 25 years of litigation and research skills. My team of assistants also speak Spanish and German.
What are your strengths and style?
I
care
about
my
client's
matters
by
listening
to
their
needs.
I am
honest
and
serious
about
my
client
goals
and
whether
those
goals
can
be
realistically
achieved.
Clients
will
receive
honest
and
frank
assessments
from
me
regarding
their
matters
based
on
the
information
supplied
to
me.