Stephen Arnold Black

I have practiced Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment and Immigration Law for more than 25 years. I am a recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and 3 American Jurisprudence Awards. I am a member of three State Bars (Texas, Florida and Tennessee), The Orange County Bar , The American Bar Association and the U.S District Court for the Middle District in Florida.

• Personal Injury
• Immigration Law

Florida

Since 1991

Texas

Since 2005

11th Circuit

Since 2006

Shareholder

The Black Law Firm

1991 - Current

Associate

Seltzer and Kay Law Firm

1987 - 1990

Whittier Law School

J.D.

1983 - 1986

Tulane University

B.A.

1978 - 1982

American Jurisprudence Award-Criminal Law

Bancroft Whitney

American Jurisprudence Award-Professional Responsibility

Bancroft Whitney

American Jurisprudence Award-Arbitration

Bancroft Whitney

Orange County Bar Association

Current

American Bar Association

Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Current

US District Court-Middle District of Florida

Current

Q. Can a foreign citizen enter on visa waiver, marry a US citizen and immediately return to country of origin to apply GC?

23 March 2019

A: I agree with Mr. Dixler. The visa waiver program entitles persons from select countries to enter the US without a visa for tourism or business reasons for a limited period of time. You are intending to use that visa waiver privilege to get married. This strategy may in the discretion of an immigration officer at the border or at a future interview appointment, be considered immigration fraud. You should hire experienced immigration counsel to review all the facts and arrive at a solution that is the most ethical pathway to achieve your goal.

Q. Can I marry my foreign fiancé in Canada )I’m American he’s not ) then apply for adjustment of status when in USA?

23 March 2019

A: You should follow the strict letter of the law so no snafus or delays or denials result in your application processing. Discuss with counsel here in Florida about the best path to a positive result.

Q. When applying for a residence,does your American citizen spouse need to submit his taxes from last year or last 3 years?

9 March 2019

A: You need to follow the instructions as to what is required on the affidavit of support or RFE (Request for Evidence). Retain counsel here in Florida to process the file, if need be.

Q. What's the difference between strict and regular liability for products liability cases?

19 February 2019

A: strict liability is a cause of action where the Plaintiff doesn't need to prove negligence to win.

Q. I have an injunction on me from an ex-girlfriend/coworker. Am I in violation if I talk to people about it at work?

18 February 2019

A: Retain a criminal defense attorney to discuss.

Q. Im italian primary school teacher man wants to marry a morocan girl who is living in morocohow i can bring her here?

15 February 2019

A: If u are a US citizen and want to bring her to live with you here in the USA, then contact an Immigration lawyer to take your case. Counsel anywhere in the US can assist.

Q. My mom fell on a sidewalk next to a restaurant because there were no markings near a step or ramp. Does she have a case?

15 February 2019

A: Did you take photos before they painted the step and the sidewalk? Keep in mind that its a policy in Texas that evidence of subsequent remedial measures are inadmissible in court. Discuss your case in private with counsel. Steve, Licensed with offices in Tx and Fl.

Q. I'm an intern at a tech company. My supervisor has made some sexually explicit comments to me. How do I approach this as

12 February 2019

A: Yes you may have a case. Discuss with counsel in private here in Florida.

Q. My dad died due to a doctor's negligence during surgery. Should his family file both medical malpractice and wrongful

11 February 2019

A: You may have a good case. Discuss with counsel here in Florida for possible contingency fee representation.