Martindale-Hubbell is a lawyer directory.  They have a peer review rating system for lawyers.  Under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system, the highest rating that a lawyer can receive is an A/V rating.  I recently requested a rating from Martindale-Hubbell.  I have received an A/V rating.  On a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the highest), I received an average score of 4.9 from the lawyers that rated me.  Some of the lawyers that rated me provided comments.  Here are some of the actual comments that were provided:

Matthew is one of the foremost authorities on immigration law in the country. He is the one other lawyers turn to when they have a question they can’t answer.

Matthew’s knowledge of both law & procedure with respect to BIA Appeals & Federal immigration litigation are unparalleled.

Matthew is a great source of immigration law knowledge. I consider him my mentor.

Matthew Guadagno has continuously provided me with a source of expertise in Immigration Law.

Matthew has argued law changing cases before the second circuit!! but for him the law would not be changed.

Very competent immigration attorney, which is not that common to find.

Whenever I have a case that needs to go to Federal Court I send my clients to Mr. Guadagno. I trust him with them and I guess that is the best recommendation.

Matthew is a top notch immigration attorney.

Matthew is a real expert in Litigation of Immigration Matters, particularly in Appellate practice. He has many cited cases in Federal Courts which he researched and litigated, and he really knows the law as well as anyone.

Matthew is one the best immigration lawyers in this country. He trained me to be an immigration lawyer when he was my supervisor at Bretz & Coven, where I worked for 5 years. He is always ready and willing to help anyone who seeks him out. He is patient with clients and tells them the truth, no matter how difficult it may be to hear. He is creative, articulate, and expresses himself thoroughly and in a clear manner.

 

 

On October 26, 2012, I spoke about best practices for brief writing and oral argument at Immigrants’ List’s First Annual Continuing Legal Education Immigration Litigation Seminar in Miami, Florida.  The seminar was for immigration attorneys that wanted to learn about litigating immigration cases.  Immigrants’ List works to elect politicians that promote “fair and just” immigration laws and works to defeat politicians that use “fear and misinformation” to prevent immigration reform.  I volunteered my time for Immigrants’ List because I consider them an important organization.  I agree with what they are doing and if you’re reading this blog, I hope that you check out their website and consider donating to them.

I have been named to the New York Super Lawyers list as one of the top attorneys in New York for 2012. I have been listed in New York Super Lawyers every year since 2008. No more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. The digital version of the Super Lawyers New York Metro 2012 edition is currently available.  I am listed on page 87  in the immigration attorney section.  The print version will be published in the Magazine section of the New York Times.

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