Edelio Finales Pereles
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Immigration Attorney, licensed in Texas and Puerto Rico, with extensive experience at Haim Vasquez Immigration Law Firm and other immigration law firms. Proven track record in streamlining operations and mentoring staff, while effectively representing clients before USCIS and EOIR. Bilingual in English and Spanish, committed to achieving favorable outcomes for clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Attorney
Haim Vasquez Immigration Law Firm
07.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the Affirmative Department to make sure all filings are timely submitted before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- Streamline office operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures to better serve clients.
- Attend adjustment of status and naturalization interviews before USCIS and represent clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations through continuing education courses and independent research efforts.
- Evaluate case merits objectively to provide clients with realistic expectations and counsel regarding potential outcomes.
Managing Attorney
Jaime Barron Immigration Law Group
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed a staff comprised of attorneys and paralegals to ensure proper handling of cases and deadlines were met.
- Stayed informed about legal changes that may impact clients' needs or cases directly.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures to better serve clients.
- Represented clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
- Evaluated case merits objectively to provide clients with realistic expectations and counsel regarding potential outcomes.
- Mentored junior attorneys and paralegals, enhancing their knowledge of the law and professional skills.
Associate Attorney
Jaime Barron Immigration Law Group
04.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Represented clients before U.S. Citizenship ad Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).
- Evaluated potential new cases by analyzing facts and applicable laws to properly advise clients.
Education
J.D. -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
San Juan, PR08-2015
BBA - Marketing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR08-2010
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Office management
- Legal research
- Workload prioritization
Certification
- Licensed to practice law in Texas (SBN: 24107588)
- Licensed to practice law in Puerto Rico (SBN: 20,369)
Timeline
Managing Attorney
Haim Vasquez Immigration Law Firm
07.2023 - Current
Managing Attorney
Jaime Barron Immigration Law Group
03.2022 - 07.2023
Associate Attorney
Jaime Barron Immigration Law Group
04.2018 - 03.2022
J.D. -
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Law
BBA - Marketing
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico