Atty. John Patrick Pratt
John Patrick Pratt is a Partner with Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, P.A. Mr.
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John Patrick Pratt is a immigration attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt PA. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1997) and Florida State University (BA in Philosophy, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Patrick Pratt is a Partner with Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, P.A
- Mr. Pratt received his Bachelors of Arts from Florida State University with honors in 1994
- He graduated from Tulane University School of Law, receiving his juris doctor degree in 1997
- Mr. Pratt also studied abroad at the University of Paris, and is fluent in Spanish
- Mr. Pratt is admitted to the bar of the State of Florida, District of Columbia, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and United States Supreme Court
- He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the American Bar Association (ABA)
- Mr. Pratt currently serves as First Vice President of AILA, South Florida Chapter, and also serves on liaison committees with several government agencies, including the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Office of Chief Counsel
- Mr. Pratt is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- In addition, he is Florida Bar Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law and served in the Florida Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee from 2006-2009
- Mr. Pratt concentrates in all areas of immigration and nationality law, including corporate immigration matters, employment based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, family based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, deportation or removal, and federal court litigation
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Coral Gables are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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