Best Immigration Lawyer in Atlanta

Laine S. Posel

Laine S. Posel

Immigration Lawyer

Laine handles cases in all areas of U.S. immigration law, including employment-based immigration (both immigrant and nonimmigrant applications), family immigration (both in the United States and consular processing at the U.S. Embassies), and naturalization applications. Laine represents clients both big and small before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of State (DOS), and the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Laine was an assistant adjunct professor of immigration law at Emory University School of Law and is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where she served on the USCIS liaison committee from 2010-2011. Laine is also an active member of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which combats hatred and discrimination in our society. Prior to joining Schwartz Posel Immigration Law Group, Laine worked as an attorney in the labor and employment section for the Washington, D.C., office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP.

Areas of Practice

  • U.S. Immigration Law
  • Employment Based Immigration (both immigrant and nonimmigrant applications)
  • Family Immigration (both in the United States and consular processing at the US Embassies)
  • Naturalization

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Georgia
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia

Sarah P. Cornejo

Immigration Lawyer

Sarah Cornejo started Sarah Cornejo Law, LLC after spending years as a trial attorney defending personal injury claims and representing insurance companies. Sarah chose the practice of Personal Injury Law because she enjoys helping the injured get the compensation and justice they deserve. She is admitted to practice in all State and Superior Courts of Georgia, and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Northern District of Georgia.

Sarah attended Kennesaw State University where she earned a B.S. in Political Science with a concentration in legal studies. Sarah also attended Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and served as vice-chair of the advocacy board in addition to class representative while in law school. Sarah competed in mock trial competitions during all three years of law school and won multiple advocacy awards as a top competitor.

Over the span of her legal career, Sarah represented a fortune 100 insurance company as a trial attorney in the litigation of personal injury claims. Sarah is an experienced litigator that has assisted in the litigation of multi-million dollar personal injury claims and helped to recover millions of dollars for her clients.

 

Education

  • Atlanta Law School, Atlanta, Georgia
    • J.D.
  • Kennesaw State University
    • B.S.
    • Major: Political Science

Bar Admission

  • Georgia
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Georgia

Erin Elliott (Ustaoglu)

Immigration Lawyer

Erin Elliott is the founder of Elliott Immigration Law LLC and has been practicing law for over 15 years.  She focuses her practice 100% on immigration law.  She represents individuals, families and companies in obtaining various temporary visas such as fiancé, student, trainee, entrepreneur and employment as well as permanent immigration through family and employers.

After attending Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, Erin continued her education at Loyola Law School in New Orleans.  Upon her graduation from law school, Erin returned to Atlanta and began her career at a national law firm where she specialized in business and corporate law for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small start-ups.  While assisting such clients, she became aware of the difficulties in obtaining and keeping foreign worker employees.  Also during this time, Erin met her Turkish husband and was personally exposed to the green card and naturalization process.  

Based on her experiences, Erin opened her own law practice in 2011 to assist businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals in navigating the, often intimidating, U.S. immigration legal system.  

Erin is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and active volunteer for KIND, Kids in Need of Defense.

Pamela Peynado

Immigration Lawyer

Attorney Pamela Peynado is a Partner at Lee & Peynado Immigration Law Group.  At the age of 29, Pamela became the youngest and only female partner in the history of the firm. Pamela handles a variety of immigration issues with a focus on deportation, removal and family based immigration cases. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Pamela migrated to New York City and later moved to Georgia. Her life experience as an immigrant and her passion to help others made working in the field of immigration law the perfect fit.

Pamela attended Georgia State University (GSU), where she was named GSU’s Faculty Scholar for academic achievement. In 2006, while a student at GSU, she began working as a receptionist for attorney George E. Lee. It was under his supervision that she developed a passion for immigration law. Pamela went on to obtain a law degree from Georgia State University College of Law. During her matriculation, she was elected to serve as the President of the Hispanic Student Bar Association and selected to be a member of the school’s Student Trial Lawyer Association. During her participation, she represented her law school in three national mock trial competitions, where she demonstrated exceptional advocacy skills that have aided her in becoming an effective immigration attorney.

Pamela has over seventeen years of experience in the field of Immigration and Nationality law. She has successfully represented countless of individuals in their immigration matters and aggressively defended immigrants in deportation and removal proceedings all over the United States. Pamela is regularly invited to speak at panels and conferences on immigration related topics. She is not only a strong advocate for justice, but she is passionate about helping her community. This is evident from the array of community organizations and service projects she is actively involved in. Currently, she serves as the co-chair of the Multi-Bar Leadership Council. She also served as the Secretary of the Georgia Hispanic Bar Association. Pamela serves as the chair of Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys’ Inter-Bar Relations committee. She is a member of the advocacy committee of the Latin American Association and a member of the Executive Office of Immigration Review of the American Immigration Lawyer Association. In addition to her participation in these organizations, she also serves as a the captain of the team “Committed to Cure” and has raised thousands of dollars to increase free testing and HIV treatment in the Metro Atlanta area as well as thousands of dollars for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer walk. As a true visionary, Pamela is the co-founder of Project CPF (Collaborative Powers of Faith), a §501 (c)(3) organization centered on assisting the less fortunate. Recently, the organization’s project, “Warm hearts, Warm Winter,” raised thousands of dollars and provided numerous coats for homeless men, women and children in the Atlanta area. Pamela’s favorite pastime is serving as an assistant mock trial coach for various high schools.

Adam Dayan

Immigration Lawyer

Adam Dayan is a native of Chicago, Illinois. After graduating with a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, he attended and received his law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law in 2001. In 2002, Mr. Dayan joined the law firm formerly known as Harris Kessler and Goldstein where he practiced real estate and banking law. In early 2004 Mr. Dayan founded and was President and CEO of Pan American Mortgage, LLC, a nationwide mortgage company. After merging Pan American Mortgage with Pan American Bank, an Illinois State Chartered Bank, he served as a Director for Pan American Bank from 2005 through early 2010. Since beginning his career, Mr. Dayan has had a clear and defined mission: to assist consumers with their legal needs and/or debt relief matters as well as to provide access to working capital for small businesses throughout the United States.

In early 2010 Mr. Dayan co-founded Community Tax, LLC (www.communitytax.com) a nationwide full service tax defense company which is instrumental in resolving federal and state tax debt for thousands of clients across the country. Community Tax is among the largest and most recognized tax defense and tax preparation firms in the country and is well recognized by its peers as an industry leader. Community Tax, together with its team of attorney practitioners, enrolled agents and CPA’S, prides itself on delivering a superior service and extraordinary results which set the bar for the tax industry to follow.

In early 2010 Mr. Dayan founded and currently serves as President of Consumer Law Group, LLC (“CLG”) (www.consumerlaw.com) an Illinois based law firm which represents its clients in matters ranging from Immigration Law, Criminal Law, Employment/Labor Law, Family Law, Bankruptcy Law and Foreclosure Litigation. CLG is a consumer service based law firm whose core mission is to advance the interests of the Consumer through any and all legal means possible.

Having a long-term affiliation and intimate involvement with an FDIC insured banking institution, Dayan came to recognize some of the shortcomings of commercial banking, specifically as it relates to the small business. With this in mind, in late 2013 Mr. Dayan co-founded and currently serves and Chairman and CEO of National Funding Group, LLC (“NFG”) (www.natfg.com). NFG provides access to working capital and small business loans for companies throughout the United States. NFG was created with the purpose of helping business owners obtain the financing needed to help maintain and grow one’s business without the lengthy and burdensome application process typically associated with a traditional bank loan. Mr. Dayan’s core mission at NFG is clear: to provide access to capital for those businesses that otherwise struggle to obtain it through traditional banking means and/or to those that simply have an immediate need for capital and cannot withstand the lengthy delays often times associated with a traditional bank.

Lauren T. Georgalas

Immigration Lawyer

Attorney Lauren Georgalas co-founded Bartell Georgalas & Juarez, LPA after practicing in a prominent law office in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Lauren provides client representation across the United States. Lauren is admitted to practice law in the State of Colorado and Ohio.

Having always lived in large multicultural cities, Lauren understands and appreciates the value immigrants add to a city. Lauren grew up in Houston, Texas and in 2016 graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in Miami, Florida. During law school, Lauren worked for Immigration nonprofits in Miami, Florida and Washington, D.C., as she always focused her career on Immigration.
 
When she is not advocating on behalf of her clients, Lauren can be found hiking and biking with her dog Zeus around the Cleveland Metroparks.
 
Lauren’s main objective is to open paths to every immigrants American Dream.

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, 2017
  • Ohio

Education

  • University of Miami School Law, Miami, Florida
    • J.D. – 2016
  • St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas
    • B.A.
    • Major: Communications

Fernanda Hottle

Immigration Lawyer

Attorney Fernanda Hottle is a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At age 23, she obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from the Universidade Federal Fluminense in Rio. While in law school in Brazil, she did an internship with the Public Defender’s office and worked as a paralegal for a real estate company. Upon graduating and obtaining her license to practice law, she worked as a solo practitioner. She also worked at the local Bar’s Superior School of Law (Escola Superior de Advocacia) teaching Professional Responsibility and Ethics to candidates to the Bar Exam.

After meeting her husband, an American citizen, Ms. Hottle moved to the United States. Because the law school requirements in the United States are so different from Brazil, and so is the law, Ms. Hottle decided to attend law school again at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

It was at John Marshall where Ms. Hottle had a more in-depth contact with Immigration and Naturalization Law. Of course, as a native of Brazil and married to an American, she has gone through the steps of obtaining legal permanent residence, and later becoming a proud American citizen. Law school gave her the opportunity of learning about the process through a different perspective, and she fell in love with it.

While in law school in the U.S., Ms. Hottle worked as a legal assistant in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability, and as a paralegal in the area of Immigration and Naturalization Law. After graduating from John Marshall, passing the Georgia Bar Exam and working for a couple of years as an associate attorney, Ms. Hottle made the decision of starting her own practice. That is when The Hottle Law Firm, LLC was born. Now with her own practice, Ms. Hottle strives to provide her clients with a personable experience. Her motto is “Treat each client as if they were your only client.” Even with a busy practice, she makes herself available to talk directly to her clients whenever they need her.

 Licenses: State Bar of Georgia; Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB/RJ)

 Courts Admitted: Supreme Court of Georgia; Georgia Court of Appeals; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; and Superior Court of Georgia

 Memberships: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); State Bar of Georgia; Fayette County Bar Association.

Uriel N. Delgado

Immigration Lawyer

Mr. Delgado graduated with his Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, from Georgia State University. While in law school, Mr. Delgado was very active in the Latino community. He was a member of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA).

Mr. Delgado was born in Texas but grew up in Georgia and he is fluent in Spanish. He is a member of the Georgia State Bar.

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Education

  • Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Juris Doctorate – 2015
  • Georgia State University
    • B.A.
    • Major: Philosophy

Bar Admission

  • Supreme Court of Georgia, 2015

Languages

  • Spanish

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Having the best immigration lawyer in Atlanta or any other city can provide several advantages when dealing with immigration-related matters. Here are some of the key benefits:

  1. Expertise in Immigration Laws: Experienced immigration lawyers have a deep understanding of the complex and frequently changing immigration laws and regulations. They can navigate the legal landscape effectively, ensuring that you meet all requirements and deadlines.

  2. Personalized Guidance: A top immigration lawyer will provide you with personalized advice tailored to your specific situation. They will assess your case, identify potential challenges, and develop a customized strategy to achieve your immigration goals.

  3. Streamlined Application Process: Immigration lawyers can help streamline the application process. They know the necessary documentation, forms, and procedures, reducing the likelihood of errors or omissions that could lead to application delays or denials.

  4. Increased Approval Chances: With their knowledge and experience, immigration lawyers can significantly increase your chances of obtaining a visa, green card, asylum, or other immigration benefits. They can present your case in the best possible light to immigration authorities.

  5. Problem Resolution: If you encounter issues or complications during your immigration process, a skilled lawyer can offer effective solutions. They can address requests for additional evidence, appeals, or other challenges that may arise.

  6. Legal Representation: In cases where you face immigration court proceedings or deportation, having a lawyer by your side is crucial. They can provide legal representation, argue your case in court, and explore options to prevent deportation.

  7. Timely Updates: Immigration laws and policies are subject to change. The best immigration lawyers stay updated on these changes and inform their clients promptly. This ensures that you remain compliant with current regulations.

  8. Confidence and Peace of Mind: Knowing that you have a knowledgeable attorney handling your immigration matters can provide peace of mind. It allows you to focus on other aspects of your life without the stress and uncertainty of navigating the immigration process on your own.

  9. Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Immigration mistakes can be costly in terms of time, money, and potential consequences. A skilled attorney can help you avoid common pitfalls and errors that could jeopardize your immigration status.

  10. Family Reunification: If your goal is to reunite with family members in the United States, an immigration lawyer can help you navigate family-based immigration options and expedite the process.

  11. Employment Opportunities: For individuals seeking employment-based visas or work authorization, an immigration lawyer can assist in securing the necessary permits and visas to work legally in the United States.

  12. Filing Appeals: If your immigration application is denied, an immigration lawyer can guide you through the appeals process and work to overturn the decision.

In summary, having the best immigration lawyer in Atlanta can be a valuable investment when dealing with immigration-related matters. Their expertise, guidance, and representation can make a significant difference in the outcome of your immigration case, helping you achieve your goals and maintain legal status in the United States.

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