Daniel Peter Berner, experienced Immigration attorney in Austin, TX with 10 reviews
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Daniel Peter Berner

7000 N. Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX

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Education

2007:
Georgetown University, Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2002:
University of Texas, Austin, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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John

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26 Feb, 2018
Daniel managed my wife's green card process from start to finish. His work is impeccable in every respect. I cannot speak more highly of his depth of knowledge, attentiveness and availability. We were working under a fairly tight deadline and at no point did I fear we would miss it. Daniel had it covered. He had wonderful resources already prepared to help us manage the information gathering process, and also customized all our materials where it was advisable to do so. On a personal level, Daniel is a friendly and warm individual and is a true pleasure to work with. I have already recommended him to a close friend who also had a great experience consulting with Daniel on an immigration matter.
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Lisa

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18 Dec, 2017
Attorney Berner is the type of attorney every client wants. I worked with Attorney Berner through our representation of a mutual client and found him to one of the best immigration attorneys I have ever worked with. Based on my experience with him, Attorney Berner is very knowledgeable and experienced in the E-2 visa process. He was very thorough and had a sound understanding of the whole E-2 visa process, which could not have gone any smoother for our client. I would definitely recommend Attorney Berner and his firm to others.
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David

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06 Nov, 2017
O Daniel fez um otimo trabalho me ajudou muito na negociação da compra do negocio, no contrato de aluguel, ajudando meu advogado de negocios e depois me preparou muito bem para entrevista, quando cheguei no consulado tinha tudo na ponta da lingua. Recomendo.
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Pros
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in immigration law, particularly in the E-2 visa process
“Attorney Berner is very knowledgeable and experienced in the E”
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Attentive, responsive, and available to clients
“Daniel had it covered. He had wonderful resources already prepared to help us manage the information gathering process, and also customized all our materials where it was advisable to do so.”
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Provides clear guidance and explanations to clients
“In all of the circumstances on which I consulted with him, he would explain to me all of the options and the consequences of each path I could take.”
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Friendly, warm, and a pleasure to work with
“On a personal level, Daniel is a friendly and warm individual and is a true pleasure to work with.”
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Highly recommended by clients
“I would definitely recommend Attorney Berner and his firm to others.”
Cons
As a result of the analysis of reviews about this lawyer, no significant cons were found.

Publications

2013:
Texas Environmental Update, Texas SIP Updates
2013:
Latin American Region Environmental Report, Bill Would Incorporate Producer End-of-Life Responsibility Principle Into Chile’s General Environmental Law
2012:
Toxic Tort & Product Liability QUarterly, Ninth Circuit Further Limits Client Nuisance Suits

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