Maxim Michaeli
Максим Михаэли
Maxim Michaeli (Michaeli Legal Group P.C., Brooklyn, New York) is an immigration attorney focused on employment- and achievement-based immigration: EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1 and L-1. Before the US he practiced law in Israel for about 15 years; he handles cases personally from the first assessment through filing and decision, and advises in Russian, English and Hebrew. Per public Avvo reviews, clients note his availability and a clear handling of the process. His footprint in the community is still thin - there are few first-hand chat reviews on talent visas, so it is worth clarifying scope, price and timelines yourself at the consultation.
Immigration Lawyer (New York): Talent Visas and Employment Immigration - EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, L-1. Personally handles the case from initial assessment to filing and decision.
Michaeli Legal Group P.C. (Brooklyn, New York) - previously ~15 years of practice in Israel, LL.M. (Pace University); profile on Avvo, active YouTube channel.
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Attorney license: Admitted to practice in New York (Michaeli Legal Group P.C.)
1661 McDonald Ave, STE 109, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Visas: O-1 · EB-1 · EB-2 NIW · L-1. Languages: Russian, English, Hebrew.
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Pros
- +The attorney personally handles the case from assessment through filing and decision (not only via an assistant)
- +Focus on employment-based talent visas: EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, O-1, L-1
- +Consultations in Russian, English and Hebrew; clients across the US
- +Per Avvo reviews, available for questions and clear about the process; free content on YouTube
What to watch for
- -Few independent first-hand reviews in the talent-visa community - less data than for more widely discussed attorneys
- -A broad practice (immigration plus civil litigation) - clarify the share of actual talent-visa petitions in the experience
- -Fees and exact scope are not published up front - settle them at the consultation
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Reviews★★★★☆ 4.0 · 6+ / 3-
A summary from open sources (o1eb1, Avvo) and community chats, plus proof-backed user reviews. This is personal experience, not a legal assessment; the specialist has the right to reply. Contested claims are marked “unverified”.
Positive (6)
- Positive Official site - reviews (michaeli.nyc)6/1/2024
EN: In testimonials on the firm's site clients describe NIW and EB-1A cases ending in approval: the team helped gather materials, structure projects and metrics, and confirm talks, awards and press. They praise a calm, no-pressure approach.
source - Positive o1eb1 editorial - attorney reviews6/1/2024
EN: Per the o1eb1 editorial, before the US Maxim practiced law in Israel for about 15 years, holds an LL.M. (Pace University), advises in Russian, English and Hebrew, and handles the case personally from assessment to decision.
source - Positive o1eb1 editorial6/1/2024
Per the o1eb1 editorial: works with entrepreneurs, IT specialists, scientists, doctors and performers; handles the case personally from assessment to decision. A good fit if direct attorney contact matters to you.
source - Positive Avvo (Maxim Michaeli)4/1/2024
EN: On Avvo Maxim has positive reviews (5 stars, no low ratings). One talent-visa client writes that Maxim handled the whole process flawlessly and took the case to approval; calls him professional and clear.
source - Positive Avvo (Maxim Michaeli)3/1/2024
EN: Another Avvo review: the attorney is always available for questions and the result came fast. Clients specifically note that they deal with Maxim himself, not only an assistant.
source - Positive Avvo1/1/2024
On Avvo, clients describe Maxim as available for questions and fast; one review is about talent-visa support: professional, clear, the case was handled and approved despite initial doubts. (Summary of the public Avvo profile.)
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Negative (3)
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified6/1/2024
There are almost no detailed first-hand reviews for this attorney in the talent-visa chats - less data than for others. A community tip: check any attorney on avvo.com and discuss price and timelines up front.
- Negative from the community (Telegram) unverified6/1/2024
EN: Per a community observation: this attorney's name almost never comes up in the talent-visa chats - few independent first-hand reviews, so rely on your own consultation and an Avvo profile check.
- Negative Avvo / firm profile4/1/2024
EN: The practice is broad - besides immigration it covers civil litigation (injury, contracts, business disputes). It is useful to clarify how much of the experience is specifically O-1/EB-1A/NIW talent petitions.
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Sources
- 1.o1eb1 editorial - attorney reviews
- 2.Avvo - profile and reviews (Maxim Michaeli)
- 3.Official site - Michaeli Legal Group P.C.
- 4.Community - Telegram chats on talent visas
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