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. Community college charged me after financial aid fell through, what are my options?
- A: Allowing a student to attend classes under the impression that financial aid had been approved, only to later inform them that it was not, and demand payment for that time, may constitute bad faith. It’s akin to someone entering your property, mowing your lawn without permission, and then requesting payment afterward. If the institution were to pursue legal action, the student may have valid defenses under common law such as estoppel. If the school’s conduct led the student to reasonably rely on the belief that aid was approved, the school may be estopped from demanding payment.
- Q. Who is at fault in a South Carolina traffic accident with injury and totaled cars?
- A: Determining fault in an accident depends on several factors, including witness statements, such as your own, the other driver's, and any third-party witnesses at the scene, as well as any video evidence collected, which may currently be under review by the police.
If none of these sources clearly establish who was at fault, an accident reconstruction expert may be needed. This expert would examine the vehicles, the accident scene, and other relevant details to form a professional opinion based on their expertise.
At this stage, you don’t need to worry about gathering all of this evidence yourself. The best course of action is to contact a personal injury attorney. Many attorneys work ... Read More
- Q. How can I access police records and belongings in my son's TN homicide case?
- A: My sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one.
To begin handling your deceased son's affairs, you’ll need to file a probate case in your state to be appointed as the executor or personal representative of his estate. In some states, if the deceased passed away without owning significant property or if the estate’s value falls below a certain threshold, you may be able to use a simplified process by obtaining a small estate affidavit. This document can grant you the authority typically given to a personal representative or executor.
Once you have legal authority, you’ll be able to act on behalf of the estate, for example, to collect records, manage assets, and handle other ... Read More
