Atty. George D. Pappas

Atty. George D. Pappas

Helping clients achieve freedom and realize their potential through devoted and zealous advocacy on behalf of their legal rights, is the reason I love my career. As a former Immigration Judge, in addition to representing immigration clients in U.S.

Asheville Asheville 23 yrs experience 23 year
Call (828) 617-0419 Book Appointment

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About George D. Pappas at a glance

George D. Pappas is a Managing Partner based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Pappas Legal, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on green cards, wills, citizenship, trusts, and deportation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2003) and Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western Dis (2008). Educated at University of London (LL.B. Widener, 1998) and London School of Economics and Political Science (B.S. Economics, 1982). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Helping clients achieve freedom and realize their potential through devoted and zealous advocacy on behalf of their legal rights, is the reason I love my career
  • As a former Immigration Judge, in addition to representing immigration clients in U.S
  • Immigration Courts, USCIS, the Board of Immigration Appeals and in US Federal Court, I have also lived in many countries, received most of my higher education in England, and having represented hundreds of clients in criminal and family court in the United States, has given me the experience to represent immigration clients successfully
  • I have had outstanding results for virtually all of my immigration clients
  • All of my client’s will work directly with me
  • I also have experienced legal staff with years of immigration law experience and research skills
  • I care about my client’s matters
  • I am honest and serious about my client goals and whether those goals can be realistically achieved
  • Clients will receive honest and frank assessments from me regarding their matters

Practice Areas Explained

George D. Pappas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George D. Pappas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Wills

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Trusts

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Deportation & Removal Defense

George D. Pappas is one of 1,229 deportation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse deportation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George D. Pappas

Where is George D. Pappas's law office located?
George D. Pappas's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is Pappas Legal, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George D. Pappas handle?
George D. Pappas focuses on green cards, wills, citizenship, trusts, deportation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has George D. Pappas practiced law?
George D. Pappas has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did George D. Pappas go to law school?
George D. Pappas earned their education at (LL.B. Widener, 1998); (B.S. Economics, 1982).
How can I contact George D. Pappas for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B. Widener
University of London
- 1998
B.S. Economics
London School of Economics and Political Science
- 1982

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2003
Massachusetts United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western Dis
Admitted: 2008

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