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Immigration Law
Adolphe Law Group takes pride in handling a broad spectrum of business and family immigration cases. Every case gets the full measure of attention that it deserves. Even the simplest case may have complex parts. We are here to guide you as you navigate through your process. Adolphe Law Group is knowledgeable and experienced in immigration procedures related to the areas outlined below:
B-1 – for Business
B-2 – for Pleasure
F-1 – Academic Student
J – Exchange Visitor
M – Vocational Student
R – Religious Vocation or Profession
Dependents of individuals applying for student and employment based visas
K – Fiancé/e of U.S. Citizen
U.S. citizens can petition for parents, spouses, siblings, and children. Permanent residents can petition for spouses and children only. There is no quota or limit and, therefore, no waiting time for “immediate relatives” of U.S. citizens – unmarried children under 21, spouses, parents, widows / widowers (under certain circumstances). Relatives in the following preference categories are subject to limits on the number of visas that can be issued each year.
First Preference –unmarried sons or daughters (over age 21) of U.S. citizens
Second Preference (2A) –spouses and unmarried children (under age 21) of LPRs; and (2B) unmarried sons and daughters (over age 21) of LPRs
Third Preference – married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
Fourth Preference – brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens
Diversity Visa (DV1 / “Green Card Lottery”)
Adolphe Law Group offers representation in filing for U.S. citizenship through the naturalization process as well as through derivative citizenship
If you’re found to be “inadmissible” to the United States, you are prevented from obtaining lawful permanent residence and from obtaining non-immigrant visas. However, you may qualify for an immigration waiver. Examples of waivers of inadmissibility include I-601 Hardship Waiver, I-601A Provisional Waiver, Criminal Conviction Waiver, Misrepresentation or Fraud Waiver and Unlawful Presence Waiver.
Adolphe Law Group offers representation before USCIS field offices and Immigration Courts throughout the state of Florida.
There are two primary ways in which a person may apply for asylum in the United States: the affirmative process and the defensive process. Asylum seekers who arrive at a U.S. port of entry or enter the United States without inspection generally must apply through the defensive asylum process. Both processes require the asylum seeker to be physically present in the United States.
Affirmative Asylum – A person who is not in removal proceedings may affirmatively apply for asylum through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If the USCIS asylum officer does not grant the asylum application and the applicant does not have a lawful immigration status, he or she is referred to the immigration court for removal proceedings, where he or she may renew the request for asylum through the defensive process and appear before an immigration judge.
Defensive Asylum –A person who is in removal proceedings may apply for asylum defensively by filing the application with an immigration judge at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in the Department of Justice.
Auto Accident
It is very important for car accident victims to seek proper medical attention if they have been injured as a result of an accident. Accidents often result in property damage, lost wages, medical expenses, and serious bodily injuries. Auto accidents can cause permanent personal injuries if left untreated or if treated improperly. Injuries from automobile accidents can last for extended periods of time often resulting in significant pain, discomfort and limitations in a person’s physical daily activities.
At Adolphe Law Group, P.A. attorney Rollande Adolphe can offer you useful advice on how to deal with the other driver involved, what to say to insurance companies, and most of all, how to make sure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Not only is our office skilled with the general practices specific to vehicle accidents, but we can prevent you from making the typical mistakes that someone without an experienced legal representative might make. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a car accident, call attorney Rollande Adolphe to discuss your options.
Bicycle Accident
Unfortunately, bicycle accidents in Florida are quite common. If a motor vehicle driver fails to follow the law or carelessly ignores a bicyclist on the road. In mere seconds, one driver’s negligence can cause a collision that leaves a bicyclist with severe injuries such as lacerations, broken bones, head injuries, neck and back injuries, paralysis or death. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a bicycle accident, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accidents can happen in an instant and the results can be devastating. Since motorcyclists have little protection on their bikes, they can sustain serious injuries in an accident including broken bones, head injuries, neck and back injuries, brain damage, disfigurement, loss of limbs, paralysis or death. Attorney Rollande Adolphe will fight to hold the at-fault party accountable and to get you fair compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, property damage and pain and suffering.
Pedestrian Accident
When a careless driver hits a pedestrian, the results can be catastrophic. Pedestrians injured in car accidents often suffer severe, permanent injuries or death. Whether the driver that struck you was distracted, failed to yield or was driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, you have a right to hold them accountable for their negligence. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may seek compensation for your past and future medical bills, past and future wages, pain and suffering, and more. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a pedestrian accident, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Bus Accident
Bus accidents occur in an instant. Bus crashes threaten the lives and wellbeing of not only its many occupants, which often include young children, but also endanger other motorists on the road, bicyclists, and pedestrians. There are many reasons why bus accidents may occur. While all bus drivers require training before getting behind the wheel, the screening process may not be as thorough as it should be. As a result, a bus driver may have a record of speeding or driving under the influence that goes unnoticed. Also, as some recent accidents show, some school districts are in desperate need of bus drivers and overlook proper training requirements. Other common causes of bus accidents in includes, driver fatigue, speeding, failure to drive safely in bad weather conditions, failure to follow traffic laws, such as yielding to right-of-way traffic, improper bus maintenance, and other reasons. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a bus accident, it is in your best interest to consult with an attorney experienced in handling bus accidents. Call Adolphe Law Group to find out how Rollande J. Adolphe can help you.
Truck Accident
A trucking accident may be caused by a defective part or a negligent driver or trucking company. Trucking accidents usually cause catastrophic injuries or death due to the size and speed of the truck upon impact. Truck accidents can burden victims plus of medical bills, lost income and other expenses. While victims have a right to file a claim, they must often face large insurance companies who will do everything in their power to minimize the financial compensation awarded. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a trucking accident, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Victim’s of Drunk Driver’s
No one is more negligent than someone who chooses to drink to the point where his/her normal faculties are impaired and then get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Additionally, you may be able to hold those parties accountable who provided the alcohol to the drunk driver who caused your injuries. These parties could include bar owners, restaurants, homeowners, party and social hosts, parents of underage drinkers or any other party who contributed to the drunk driving incident that caused your injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a drunk driver, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Brain Injury
Brain injuries occur when a person’s skull is subject to extreme force. The trauma to the brain can cause significant long-term brain dysfunction. Brain injury usually result from a forceful blow or jolt to the head or body. An object that pierces the skull and reaches the brain can also result in a brain injury. More serious injuries are classified as Traumatic Brain Injury’s and are associated with long-term complications or even death. Mild head injuries may only cause short-term brain dysfunction and patients usually recover fully from mild head injuries. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Child Abuse/Neglect
Do you know a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect? Attorney Rollande J. Adolphe have the experience in handling cases involving child neglect and/or abuse (physical and sexual abuse); DCF matters; foster care; private and State run group home as well as private and public schools. Call Adolphe Law Group today for a free consultation.
Defective Product
Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of commercial products have a responsibility to ensure that any product used by consumers is reasonably safe for its intended use. When they make or sell unsafe products, people can be seriously injured. Products are generally determined to be defective in one or more of the following areas:
- Design Defects: The design of the product is unsafe, so it can be assumed that the entire product line is unsafe. If an injury occurs as a result of a poorly designed product, then the parties responsible for the product can be held liable for design defects.
- Manufacturing Defects: The product may be well-designed, but the way in which it was made causes it to be unsafe. An example would be if a product does not meet the manufacturing specifications and causes injury as a result.
- Insufficient Instructions or Warnings: If a product does not contain proper warnings or instructions for safe operation and someone is injured as a result, a consumer may be entitled to damages based on this defect.
If you or a close family member has been injured as a result of a defective product, you will want to preserve the evidence and consider filing a products liability lawsuit. It is important to remember to keep the defective product, or any unused portion of the product. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a defective product, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney. Call Adolphe Law Group to find out how attorney Rollande J. Adolphe can help you.
Dog Bites
It is important to remember that dogs are animals and any dog, no matter how docile, can bite under certain circumstances. Dog bites are traumatic events that can have catastrophic results. A vicious dog bite to the face may cause injuries serious enough to require months, even years of painful reconstructive surgery. Dog bite attacks can cause life threatening injuries to the spinal cord, brain or vital organs. In addition to the physical injuries suffered by dog bite victims, there may be extensive psychological damage, especially to children. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a dog bite, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Premises Liability/Slip & Fall
Property owners and tenants have a responsibility to protect visitors on their premises by maintaining safe conditions and eliminating foreseeable dangers. They must also provide adequate warning of any dangerous conditions like a broken sidewalk or wet floor. When they fail to do this and it causes a visitor to have an accident, they may be held liable for any resulting injuries and injury-related expenses. Slip and fall accidents can happen in many places including private and public areas such as parking lots, sidewalks, elevators, stair wells, theme parks, grocery stores, malls, restaurants and private homes. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a slip and fall, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced attorney soon after the accident. Adolphe Law Group has the resources and the experience to aggressively and tirelessly fight for your rights. Call today for your free consultation.
Wrongful Death
When someone dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another, the surviving family members of the deceased may file a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit seeks compensation for family members who were dependent on the deceased for financial and/or emotional support. Those who can file include a spouse, child or parent, or an adoptive sibling or other relative who was partly or wholly dependent on the deceased for support. If the death of a loved one was due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you may be able to recover damages with a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money can bring your loved one back, you can get the compensation you need to help recover the cost of medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida must be done within two years from the date of the death. If you do not file a lawsuit within two years, you may not ever be able to seek compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one.