About Fernando Perez, III
As someone who immigrated to the United States, I know about the needs and struggles of immigrants. Unlike many other immigration lawyers, my office represents clients in all areas of Immigration Law. In addition to being Board Certified by the Florida Bar, as a Business Lawyer and former Prosecutor, I bring a depth of knowldege to cases involving business/investment immigration and to cases involving criminal convictions that many immigration lawyers do not possess.
As a result of my expertise and specialization in immigration matters, I am a frequent speaker at law conferences, I am often consulted by the media, and appear on Fox and Univision as a commentator on matters involving Immigration Law.
Languages
English
, Portuguese
, Spanish
, English
Practice Areas
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Resumes
Associations
|
Association name
|
Position name |
Duration |
| British American Business Council of Tampa |
Director |
N/A |
| British American Business Council of Tampa |
Director |
N/A |
| British American Business Council of Tampa |
Director |
1900 - 1900 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association |
|
N/A |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association |
N/A |
N/A |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association |
N/A |
1983 - 1900 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association, Central Florida Chapter |
Past President |
1989 - 1990 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association |
Board of Governors |
1989 - 1990 |
| Hispanic Business Institute |
Director |
1995 - 2003 |
| Greater Tampa YMCA |
Director |
1995 - 1998 |
Awards
|
Award name
|
Grantor |
Date granted |
| Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers |
Tampa Bay Magazine |
2018 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2018 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2018 |
| International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers |
International Who's Who |
2018 |
| Top Attorneys in Florida |
Wall Street Journal |
2018 |
| Florida Super Lawyer in Specialty of Immigration Law |
Florida Super Lawyers Magazine |
2015 |
Education
| School name |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Georgetown University |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1977 |
| Georgetown University |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1977 |
| Georgetown University Law Center |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
| Georgetown University Law Center |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1981 |
License
| State |
Number |
Status |
Acquired |
Updated |
| FL |
339776 |
Member in Good Standing |
1982 |
04/25/2019 |
Publications
| Publication name |
Title |
Date |
| 2017 Central Florida Advanced Immigration Law Conference Handbook |
15 Treaty Visa Myths |
2017 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
Treaty Visas: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases |
2005 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
Treaty Visas: Did You Know That... |
2004 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
Treaty Visas in the Post-September 11 World |
2003 |
| American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) |
Treaty Visas |
2001 |
Speaking engagements
| Conference name |
Title |
Date |
| 2017 Central Florida Immigration Law Conference |
Treaty Visa Myths |
2017 |
| 26th Annual Immigration Law Conference |
O & P Visas (Advanced Track) |
2014 |
| 25th Annual Immigration Law Conference |
Talk to the Experts: Removal and Post-Conviction Relief |
2013 |
| 2008 Annual Conference on Immigration Law |
Naturalization |
2008 |
| Current Issues in Labor and Employment Law |
Immigration Law Update for Employers |
2006 |
| 26th Annual Immigration Law Update |
The L and E Visa Categories: Mastering the Hard To Prove Cases |
2005 |
| 25th Annual Immigration Law Update |
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors |
2004 |
| 24th Annual Immigration Law Update |
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors |
2003 |
| 22nd Annual Immigration Law Update |
Intracompany Transferees and Treaty Traders/Investors |
2001 |
Work experience
| Title |
Company name |
Duration |
| Assistant State Attorney |
Hillsborough County Office of the State Attorney |
1982 - 1983 |
| Assistant State Attorney |
Hillsborough County Office of the State Attorney |
1982 - 1983 |
| Attorney |
Lima & Elliott |
1983 - 1987 |
| Attorney |
Lima & Elliott |
1983 - 1987 |
| Partner |
Fotopulos Spridgeon & Perez, P.A. |
1987 - 1992 |
| Partner |
Fotopulos Spridgeon & Perez, P.A. |
1987 - 1992 |
| Managing Partner |
Fernando Perez III, P.A. |
1992 - 1996 |
| Managing Partner |
Fernando Perez III, P.A. |
1992 - 1996 |
| Partner |
Anderson & Orcutt |
1996 - 1998 |
| Partner |
Anderson & Orcutt |
1996 - 1998 |
| Managing Partner |
Perez & Associates |
1998 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner |
Perez & Associates |
N/A |
| Managing Partner |
Perez & Associates |
N/A |
Cost
Credit cards accepted, Fixed hourly rates, Fixed fees available
