Stephen Arnold Black
Personal Injury and Immigration Law
I have been practicing Personal Injury and Immigration Law for over 25 years. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards including the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and three American Jurisprudence Awards for achieving the top grades in three of my Law School classes. I am a member of the State Bars of Florida and Texas, The Orange County Bar, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association, and the U.S District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts in Florida.
In my personal injury practice, I operate on a contingency fee basis, which means clients pay nothing unless they win. My practice primarily focuses on handling cases involving car accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, security negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability, dog bites, theme park accidents, funeral home misconduct, and other negligence cases.
For immigration matters, I offer services on a flat-fee basis to provide clear pricing for clients. My rates are among the most competitive you’ll find, making quality immigration representation affordable without sacrificing personal attention or results. I represent clients across all 50 states and internationally, and I am dedicated to making the immigration process smooth and accessible.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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Free Consultation
All Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that client pays nothing unless they win the case. All Immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis with no hidden costs.
- Florida
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- Texas
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- 11th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- The Black Law Firm
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- Associate
- Seltzer and Kay Law Firm
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- Whittier Law School
- J.D.
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- Activities: Immigration Clinic
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- Tulane University
- B.A.
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- Activities: Tulane Rugby Club
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- Top Attorney Award
- Avvo
- American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes
- Bancroft Whitney
- Orange County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Q. Victim of assault seeking pro bono legal representation options.
- A: California offers a Victim Compensation Program through the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB), which provides financial assistance to victims of violent crimes such as assault, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homicide. Eligible individuals may receive help with medical bills, mental health counseling, funeral expenses, income loss, and relocation costs. Applications can be submitted online or through local victim advocates.
- Q. Is the construction company liable for the fatal shooting of unarmed victims by a site manager?
- A: Yes, because the civil standard of proof is much less than the criminal standard of proof. Accordingly, you would have a case for wrongful death against both the perpetrator, and possibly his employer, if he was acting within the course and scope of his employment. The challenge will be to prove that he was acting in the course and scope of his employment And that he was not acting in a defensive capacity. There is a statute of limitations on these cases so you should seek legal advice immediately about when that expiration period ends.
- Q. what do i need to start a lawsuit against my neighbor for defamation of character?
- A: Many attorneys won’t take defamation cases on a contingency fee basis unless there’s insurance coverage available. Homeowners insurance generally does not cover defamation, which is typically categorized under policies as “advertising injury.” While some homeowners policies may offer limited personal injury endorsements, they rarely cover libel or slander claims. In contrast, commercial general liability policies almost always include coverage for defamation under their “personal and advertising injury” provisions. That means if the defendant is a business owner or made the defamatory statement in a commercial context, there’s likely a viable source of recovery.So even if you win ... Read More
