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George Pappas
George D. Pappas, Esq., P.C.
340 Cooley St.
Suite 340
Springfield, MA 01128
Phone: (413) 301-5396 | Fax: (413) 328-7335
http://www.libertyimmigrationusa.com
Citizenship, Green Card, Visa & Deportation
Legal Topic
Immigration
Preferred New Clients
Citizenship/Naturalization, Immigration Court Representation, Employment Visas, Adjustment of Status and Waivers.
Sub-Categories
Immigration
- Citizenship or Naturalization
- Removal or Deportation
- Employer Work Visas
- Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- Undocumented Workers
- Visas
- Passports
- Family Petitions
- Employer Petitions
Bar Admissions
NC, Mar 2003
Bar Number: 30659
MA, Dec 2008
Bar Number: 674476
Other Court Admissions
United States District Court of Massachusetts and Western District of North Carolina; Massachusetts and North Carolina State Courts.
Association Memberships
Massachusetts State Bar; North Carolina State Bar; American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA); American Bar Association (ABA); North Carolina Bar: Mecklenburg County Bar; Hampden County Bar; Association (NBA).
Continuing Education
I attend continuing legal education seminars in Immigration with American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Papers and Publications
I have published articles for the Countertrade Barter Quarterly, The Malet Street Gazette, The Greek National Herald, Resource Recycling, and the American Banker.
Example Cases
• I have successfully argued in North Carolina State District Court that plaintiffs who have threatened their undocumented spouse with "telling the immigration authorities" about their status is evidence of domestic violence.
• 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 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.
Education
Degree:
LL.B.
School:
University of London
City:
London, England
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1998
Honors:
Honors.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law.
Degree:
LL.M.
School:
Widener University School of Law
City:
Wilmington
State:
DE
Year:
2000
Focus and Accomplishments:
Corporate Law and Finance.
Degree:
B.S.
School:
The London School of Economics & Political Science
City:
London, England
State:
Information coming soon.
Year:
1982
Honors:
Honors.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Monetary Economics.
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Massachusetts and North Carolina
Firm Focus and History
Our law firm was established in 2003 in North Carolina (Charlotte) and expanded to New England with the opening of our Springfield, MA office in 2007. Our firm began its work in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Parent Right representation and Civil Litigation. In 2005, our firm added the practice of Immigration Law. Since 2007, our firm has slowly, but carefully focused most of its resources to representing clients in United States Immigration Courts and preparing applications for client to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Our Massachusetts office has also managed administrative appeals to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and United States Housing and Urban Development on behalf of non-profits in Massachusetts.
Our firm helps individuals become United States citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders) or obtain resident/work/employment visas based on employer sponsorship, family sponsors, U visa applications or Special Juvenile Immigration Status. Our firm carefully listens to our client's needs and circumstances before moving forward with any work. Our immigration philosophy is based on carefully tailoring our resources to each client's needs and circumstances.
Previous Employment Summary
I have twenty years of business experience in the pulp, paper and printing industries in the United States and Europe. I have represented major mills in North America and Europe concentrating on commercial printing markets and book publishing markets. I devoted many years to importing and exporting commodities between North America and Europe. In particular, I worked for and promoted environmentally friendly papers, starting with recycled papers, and most recently with totally chlorine-free papers.
Activities and Awards
I have worked as a pro bono attorney for the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrant Children (Washington, DC), The Children's Law Center, (Charlotte, NC), and the PAIR Immigration Project (Boston, MA).
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.
Personal Interests:
Beyond the devotion to my family, travel, writing, reading, and meeting people from all walks of life.
Office Manager/Assistant
Ellen Pappas.
Fax
(413) 328-7335
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Spanish, Greek, and German.
Additional Offices
Charlotte, NC
5806 Prosperity Road
Suite A2-125
Charlotte, NC 28269
(704) 614-9152
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Our firm typically provides fixed fees plus cost agreements. Our clients will have full knowledge of their fees and costs before we agree to represent any client.
Hourly Rates
Any matters outside the scope of our client-attorney agreements are billed at $225 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
If not, what do you charge? Consultations fees range between $50 to $150 for a 30 minute consultation.
Typical Retainer
Retainers range between $1,500 to $5,000. Retainers can vary outside this range subject to specific case requirements.
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