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also known as First Class Immigration
Michael Smallbone, the founding attorney at First Class Immigration (), is a licenced immigration lawyer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael works with people wishing to relocate to the United States either for a work related opportunity or by marriage to a US citizen. Our firm represents both individuals and corporations and has extensive experience in all aspects of immigration law, including permanent residency applications for both employment and family-based petitions.
As a naturalized US citizen, head attorney Michael Smallbone personally understands the frustration and anxiety associated with immigrating to the United States in addition to the technical requirements of filing for immigration status within the United States. Michael is a former immigrant with more than 10 years of experience in immigration law. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, AILA, Adjunct Professor at Nashville School of Law and the American Bar Association. He prides himself on fast and thorough service and uses the most current technology to ensure expedient and accurate collection of documents and client information.
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Acquired: 2008
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330 Mallory Station Dr, Ste C-7, Franklin, TN, 37067
19 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jay | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thank you Michael!
Having signed an Agreement with an Agent who would be helping my career in the US, I sought out an attorney to assist me in applying for an 01 petition to work in the US. After reviewing the complex documents and requirements, I knew that I was not qualified to undertake this task myself. The f...
Posted by Josh | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
01 Visa from Australia
Working with Michael Smallbone on my 01 visa was fantastic!!.. He was reliable, prompt and extremely professional in this field... Ill definitely be using him again for my extension.
Posted by Oneil | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Lawyer
I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Smallbone to anyone, his transparency, communication, consistency, professionalism and just how he stays on top of things are second to none. I was totally satisfied with the amount of time he took to finalise my case as from putting in my application to recievi...
Posted by Richard | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
US Green card application approved!
I was on an O-1 visa and was looking to become a US permanent resident after marrying to a US citizen. A friend of mine recommended Michael Smallbone and I'm so glad I hired him. He made the whole application process feel quite effortless. He is personable, professional, efficient and experienced. He...
Posted by Roddy | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
The Best
Michael Smallbone has advised me with multiple contracts for my corporate and entertainment clients for over ten years. He has always helped move things forward toward an agreement that serves both parties (me and my clients). His communication is succinct and effective. I would highly recommend Mich...
"Michael is the best at what he does, and I will continue to recommend him to any of my clients needing assistance with immigration matters."
"I endorse Michael for any and all issues pertaining to Immigration Law. I am very comfortable referring anyone looking for an immigration lawyer to him. He will work hard for and take good care of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have reached out and asked for help from Michael on several different Entertainment issues and he has always been very helpful and willing to help a fellow attorney out."
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Criminal defense lawyer
Entertainment lawyer
2008 - Present
Founding Attorney/Lawyer, First Class Immigration
2004 - 2012
Vice President, Premiere Speakers Bureau
2001 - 2004
Paralegal, Chesser & Asc., PLLC
2009 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Approved
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Immigration Law
2016
English
Legal Answers
My partner and I are looking to get married. Can I get married if my partner is not a legal resident of the US?
14 Jul 2020
I got my citizenship through my mother.i want to bring my real biological father to USA but the problem is my birth certificate.
05 Jul 2020
Im about to have a year married to my husband i wanna help him get papers but is it possible since he has a dui??
20 Nov 2017