Svetlana Prizant - Profile

Svetlana Prizant serves as the Managing Attorney of the firm and possesses firsthand experience in navigating the immigration and naturalization processes as an immigrant herself. Recognized for her outstanding legal acumen, Svetlana Prizant received the prestigious Super Lawyer Award in 2020 and was acknowledged as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for her exceptional work in Immigration Law. Her excellence in the field was further highlighted in 2019 when she was listed among the top ten attorneys in immigration law by The Legal Practice Magazine. Additionally, her remarkable achievements led to her inclusion as one of the Top Forty Under Forty Honorees by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2018, along with receiving the esteemed client satisfaction award from the American Legal Counsel Institute. Leveraging her legal expertise and deep understanding of the immigrant communities she serves, Mrs. Prizant consistently delivers exceptional outcomes for her clients. Her commitment to providing personalized attention to each client stems from her passion for immigration law, influenced by her own background as an immigrant and her belief in the invaluable contributions immigrants make to American society. Based in Queens, New York, a diverse hub of immigrant populations, Mrs. Prizant has handled a wide range of immigration cases, including challenging criminal deportations, political asylum applications, complex family petitions, appeals, motions to reopen, and various business-related immigration matters. Specializing as a New York immigration defense lawyer, she has successfully assisted immigrants from diverse regions such as Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and The Indian Subcontinent. Working within the vibrant cultural mosaic of New York City has sensitized Mrs. Prizant to the unique needs and backgrounds of her clients from these diverse regions. She is duly admitted to practice in the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department.