If you are an “illegal” or out-of-status alien today in the United States you may feel as if you are less than someone who has the rights of permanent resident aliens (green card holders), temporary resident aliens (such as H1B visas holders or students) or US citizens. While you may be denied the right to work, while you are in the United States, just as anyone else, you are entitled to file legal cases, seek a divorce, claim damages for breach of contract, receive personal injury awards from insurance companies and be treated with respect and dignity for your basic civil rights (as provided by law in your jurisdiction).
Don’t let anyone convince you that if you are in an accident, have had difficulties with someone, have given someone money for goods or services and not received what you bargained for, that you cannot seek the assistance of the legal system to protect your rights. If you have had any problems in this area, as we are sensitive to the problems of immigrants and those seeking immigrant status, please do not hesitate to contact our firm and discuss your legal questions and legal claims which you may be able to bring to New York City Civil Court, New York State Supreme Court, Family Court, Surrogate’s Court or Federal District Court in the Southern District (Manhattan) or the Eastern District (Brooklyn and Long Island). We have experience in these courts, and can advise you on how to proceed or, if it is a case that we can handle appropriately, represent you after we discuss and agree upon the terms of our representation.