A common question I receive is if I am an attorney or a lawyer (both terms mean the same thing). If this is over the phone, I generally state that I am licensed in North Carolina to practice law. When the question arises during a consultation, I happily point to my large law license resting on my office wall. However, this post will add an element, verifying the truth.
An attorney’s credential, also known as a law license, is housed in public records. An unofficial site to see whether someone is a lawyer would be a website called Avvo.com. However, the following government website can be used to verify my license: https://www.ncbar.gov/for-the-public/finding-a-lawyer/member-directory/.
I am an immigration attorney by practice. As is common in my field, fake attorneys and “notarios” are real issues to the legal field’s reputation, but also to unsuspecting clients. Confirming a license’s credibility should be common practice. After all, immigration processes are lengthy ones, and a small mistake could cost someone thousands of dollars or forfeit an immigration benefit all together.
In closing, I would like to add that if someone in the in market for an attorney or lawyer, confirm their credentials. An immigration attorney should be able to provide their license upon request. I proudly display my license in my office for all to see. I happily answer this question over the phone and would be thrilled to allow prospective clients to verify my story.
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