About Svetlana Prizant
Svetlana Prizant, Managing Attorney at her firm, draws on her personal immigration experience to excel in immigration and naturalization law. Acknowledged as a Super Lawyer in 2020 and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, she was also named one of the ten best immigration attorneys by The Legal Practice Magazine in 2019. In 2018, she was recognized as one of the Top Forty Under Forty by the American Society of Legal Advocates and received a client satisfaction award from the American Legal Counsel Institute.
Mrs. Prizant's dedication to personalized client service is rooted in her belief in the vital contributions immigrants make to American society. Her practice, located in Queens, New York, a hub for immigrants, covers a wide range of immigration matters. These include challenging criminal deportations, political asylum cases, complex family petitions, and business-related immigration issues.
As a New York immigration defense lawyer, Mrs. Prizant has represented clients from diverse regions such as Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the Indian Subcontinent. Her work in the multicultural environment of New York City has given her a deep understanding of the unique needs and cultures of her clients. She is admitted to practice in the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department.
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Practice Areas
New York Car Accident Laws
Understanding New York's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Svetlana Prizant specialize in?
Svetlana Prizant specializes in immigration and naturalization law.
What recognitions has Svetlana Prizant received?
She received a Super Lawyer Award in 2020 and was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Where is Svetlana Prizant admitted to practice law?
She is admitted to the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department.
What is Svetlana Prizant's approach to client service?
She is committed to providing personalized, one-to-one service to all her clients.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Svetlana Prizant for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Svetlana for a free case review
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