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Spar & Bernstein New York Immigration Attorneys/Lawyers

Spar & Bernstein Immigration Atty. Helps Set Precedent

June 15, 2010

Major accomplishment: Spar & Bernstein immigration attorney Nita Dobroshi’s argument defending Andrew Padmore in Padmore v Holder resulted in setting a precedent in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals today.
The precedent is this: “…Because the BIA (1) impermissibly engaged in factfinding and (2) relied on unproven and disputed allegations as a basis for its [...]

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Reaction to Border Patrol Killing of Mexican Teen

June 10, 2010

Says Spar & Bernstein immigration attorney Mariana Vazquez-Garcia, reacting to the news stories of a Border Patrol agent fatally shooting 15-year-old Mexican named Sergio Adrian Hernandez Huereka on Monday under a railroad bridge between El Paso and Ciudad Juarez: “I have not found anything that justifies shooting at a kid. Regardless of whether the kid [...]

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Immigration: Brad Bernstein on Petitioning for Family Member

June 9, 2010

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Reasons Why I’m a Good Immigration Attorney

June 9, 2010

By Melissa Desvarieux
New York Immigration Attorney, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
1) I truly care about my clients, rejoice with them when they win, understand what it means for them to want to be a U.S. resident. My own immigrant background (Haitian) makes me compassionate.
2) I’m totally feisty. I will fight as hard as [...]

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Spar & Bernstein’s New York Immigration Attorneys

May 14, 2010

Here’s Spar & Bernstein’s awesome team of immigration attorneys:
You can find these great New York immigration attorneys @ The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, 225 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10007.
Or call 1-212-227-3636, 1-800-law-link, 1-800-529-5465
Or email info@lawsb.com

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Inside the Lawyers Studio w/ Immigration Atty. Stella Templo

April 22, 2010

Grilled today with the famously odd but ultra-revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire is Spar & Bernstein New York immigration attorney Stella Templo:
What is your favorite word?
Serendipity.
What is your least favorite word?
Isthmus.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Good people.
What turns you off?
Laziness and lack of accountability.
What is your favorite curse word?
Don’t [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio w/ Attorney Katie Sae Jung Lee

April 6, 2010

Today, we put Spar & Bernstein immigration attorney Katie Sae Jung Lee on the hot seat with the famously odd but utterly revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire:
What is your favorite word?
Faith.
What is your least favorite word?
Can’t.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
The desire to do well and [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio with Attorney Shelli Arbusman

March 9, 2010

Today, we put Spar & Bernstein New York immigration attorney Shelli Arbusman on the hot seat with the famously odd but very revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire:
What is your favorite word?
Serendipity.
What is your least favorite word?
Putrid.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Good music.
What turns you off?
Arrogance.
What is [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio with Atty. Mariana Vazquez Garcia

March 1, 2010

Today we hit up Spar & Bernstein New York immigration attorney Mariana Vazquez Garcia with the famously odd but very revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire:
What is your favorite word?
Parangaricutirimicuaro (It’s a village in the state of Michoacan in Mexico).
What is your least favorite word?
Whatever.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Super organizational skills.
What [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio with Atty. Shannon LaGuerre

February 16, 2010

Grilled today with the famously odd but ultra-revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire is Spar & Bernstein New York immigration attorney Shannon LaGuerre:
What is your favorite word?
Blessings.
What is your least favorite word?
Death.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Beautiful music.
What turns you off?
Vulgarity.
What is your favorite curse word?
I do [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio with Atty. Melissa Desvarieux

January 26, 2010

On the hot seat today with the famously weird but ultra-revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire is Spar & Bernstein New York immigration attorney Melissa Desvarieux:
What is your favorite word?
Hot.
What is your least favorite word?
Fear.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Kindness.
What turns you off?
Pushy people.
What is your favorite [...]

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Inside the Lawyers Studio with New York Atty. Bindhu Vijayan

December 21, 2009

Today, it’s S&B New York immigration attorney Bindhu Vijayan taking her best shot at the famously odd but ultra-revealing Bernard Pivot/Inside the Actors Studio questionnaire.
What is your favorite word?
Onomatopoeia.
What is your least favorite word?
Mucus.
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
Creative hand-woven Tibetan patchwork in my office, relaxing tunes, a good [...]

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Please, Don’t Ever Lie to Your Attorney

December 11, 2009

By Mariana Vazquez-Garcia
New York Immigration Attorney, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
When I was very little, I once overheard an attorney tell my grandmother that there are two people you NEVER EVER tell a lie to: your doctor and your lawyer.
That is something that has always stuck in my head, and the reason [...]

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15 Questions with Managing Attorney Mariana Vazquez-Garcia

December 9, 2009

The following is a revealing interview with Spar & Bernstein Managing Attorney/Head of the Immigration Dept. Mariana Vazquez Garcia:
Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: I was born in Mexico City, Mexico, but moved to Bethesda, Maryland in 1984 when I was 11.
Q: Where did you go to college?
A: Johns Hopkins University. I graduated with [...]

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People-Watching: An Immigration Attorney’s View

December 8, 2009

People-Watching: An Immigration Attorney’s View
By Stella Templo
New York Immigration Attorney, The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein
Wherever I am, I watch people.
It’s something of an addiction of mine.
You see, I’m a loner by nature. I freely admit that. And the fact that my attention is often undivided, without the distraction of companions, allows me [...]

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Brad Bernstein Featured on New York Lawyers Success Website!

December 4, 2009

Hey, check out the interview with our firm’s president, Brad Bernstein!
http://www.newyorklawyerssuccess.com/2009/11/21/lawyer-networking-meet-new-york-immigration-attorney-brad-berstein/
We’ll post the entire text of the interview here next week.

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