Stephen Arnold Black
Personal Injury and Immigration Law
I have been practicing Personal Injury and Immigration Law for over 25 years. Throughout my career, I have been honored with several awards including the Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Award for Legal Services, the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, and three American Jurisprudence Awards for achieving the top grades in three of my Law School classes. I am a member of the State Bars of Florida and Texas, The Orange County Bar, The American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Bar Association, and the U.S District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts in Florida.
In my personal injury practice, I operate on a contingency fee basis, which means clients pay nothing unless they win. My practice primarily focuses on handling cases involving car accidents, slips and falls, trips and falls, security negligence, sexual abuse, premises liability, dog bites, theme park accidents, funeral home misconduct, and other negligence cases.
For immigration matters, I offer services on a flat-fee basis to provide clear pricing for clients. My focus is on family-based immigration, including spousal, fiancé, and immediate relative visas. I represent clients across all 50 states and internationally, and I am dedicated to making the immigration process smooth and accessible.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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Free Consultation
All Personal Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis which means that client pays nothing unless they win the case. All Immigration cases are handled on a flat fee basis with no hidden costs.
- Florida
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- Texas
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- 11th Circuit
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- The Black Law Firm
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- Associate
- Seltzer and Kay Law Firm
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- Whittier Law School
- J.D.
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- Activities: Immigration Clinic
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- Tulane University
- B.A.
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- Activities: Tulane Rugby Club
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- Top Attorney Award
- Avvo
- American Jurisprudence Awards -3 classes
- Bancroft Whitney
- Orange County Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Q. Can I pursue a business for compensation after being rear-ended by their vehicle?
- A: Since the company’s vehicle was at fault according to the accident report, you have options for compensation. Typically, claims go through their insurance, but in some cases, direct legal action against the business is appropriate. Liability and coverage can be complex, so understanding your rights is crucial. You should hire an attorney here in Florida on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless you win.
- Q. Falsely identified in a newspaper as arrested for burglary; how can I address this?
- A: Media defendants can be held liable for defamation if they publish false and damaging information negligently. However, they may have a defense under the fair report privilege if they relied on police reports or other official sources. You can request a retraction, as some media outlets issue corrections to avoid legal disputes. Before pursuing legal action, consulting a defamation attorney in your state would be wise.
- Q. Assault at storage facility by property manager; police consider charges.
- A: You may be able to sue the storage facility for the actions of its employee, as businesses can be held liable for misconduct by their staff. A lawsuit could seek damages for assault, emotional distress, and property damage. A personal injury attorney can assess the strength of your case and guide you through the legal process. What injuries did your husband suffer in the attack?
