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 focus is on family-based immigration, including spousal, fiancé, and immediate relative visas. 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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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. Can a US citizen petition a parent who is currently overstaying and has a history of overstays on visitor visas?
- A: A US citizen child over 21 can sponsor their parent for a green card as long as they entered the United States with permission. All the paperwork can be done inside the United States without having her go back home. I don’t think a waiver would be required as long as there was a lawful entry. Consider working with an attorney on a flat fee basis, and make sure the attorney files a G 28 form which guarantees their appearance in the case for the its lifespan.
- Q. Inadequate settlement for injury from airplane tire at husband's work.
- A: If an injury occurs at work, the victim may have both a workers’ comp claim and a third-party claim against another responsible party (excluding the employer).
If the settlement involves a third-party claim, it is unwise to proceed without an attorney reviewing the document. Once signed, the individual is barred from future claims related to the injury.
If the settlement is with the workers’ comp carrier, it does not prevent pursuing a third-party case. An attorney should review all facts to determine the best course of action.
So if this is a settlement offer that is given to your husband without him being represented by an attorney, it is probably very unwise to sign this. ... Read More
- Q. Can I pursue a business for compensation after being rear-ended by their vehicle?
- A: Since the company’s vehicle was at fault according to the accident report, you have options for compensation. Typically, claims go through their insurance, but in some cases, direct legal action against the business is appropriate. Liability and coverage can be complex, so understanding your rights is crucial. You should hire an attorney here in Florida on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.
