team-member

Melissa McNamee

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Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Portuguese Spanish

About

Melissa spent the past 21 years working exclusively in the area of immigration law, focusing on business and family. She started out as a Legal Assistant in 2000, serving fortune 500 clients, tier one universities and large corporations including Novell, Inc. She later joined Novell as Immigration & Relocation Manager and after completing law school, as In House Corporate Counsel. She was responsible for the inbound and outbound transfer of 200 plus employees, immigration issues in relation to Merger and Acquisition and a budget of $1 million. Since Novell, Melissa has continued to practice immigration within the private sector with her professional areas of focus:PERM Labor Certification, H-1B, L-1 A/B, TN, EB-1 International Executive or Manager, EB-1 Outstanding Researcher, EB-1 Extraordinary, EB-2 & EB-3 categories, Complex Waivers, Family Based Immigration, Naturalization and troubleshooting of complex immigration cases. She opened her own practice, VenLaw, P.A. in summer 2009 based in Miami, Florida. She serves as a legal educator, hosting Univ of Miami Law students in firm internships since August 2007. She taught PERM Labor Certification at Florida International Univ Law and at Univ of Miami Law Temporary Protected Status for the award winning Haitian TPS clinic program and Immigration Options for Undocumented Clients at the Health and Elder Law Clinic in September 2010. She served from 2017 to 2020 as Clinic Coordinator providing pro bono immigration services to people in need via Justice for Our Neighbors a 501(c)3. Melissa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Political Science & International Relations from Boston University, cum laude, in 2000. In 2003, Univ of Massachusetts, Boston awarded her a Master of Science degree in Public Affairs, cum laude, full tuition stipend. In 2006, she graduated from Suffolk Univ Law School, Boston, Massachusetts Juris Doctor degree. Melissa speaks fluent Spanish& Portuguese.

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

Portuguese Spanish

Contact

VENLAW PA3390 Mary StSuite 116Coconut Grove, FL, 33133

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Maria
September 16, 2021

Melissa McNamee was a life changing, gratifying, successful process to my family and me at a time when our options appeared narrow. She was able to give correct, truthful advice, in a calm, concise and direct manner throughout the whole process leading a seamless, smooth immigration process for us. My family and I are eternally grateful for her service and advise and I would definitely recommend Ms. McNamee without reservation

anonymous
December 12, 2018

Melissa has been my lawyer for a years now. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is also very easy to approach at all time if you have any question. I would recommend her.

Joseph Terramagra and Andoni Artziniega
July 7, 2018

My lawyer handled my husband and myself paper work for him to get his permanent resident card here in the US. From what I can tell you. Our fear was that my husband was going to have to go back to his country. Being of same sex marriage we also thought it was going to be hard and a terrible situation. Melissa and her staff made it easy and painless. I suggest her services highly

anonymous
June 5, 2018

She did my Resident and my citizenship, she is very dedicated, she explain me and prepare me for all interviews and documents we had to file. she is great!! love her

Karla
December 30, 2017

Great person and awesome lawyer. Very competent and caring. She was up to our expectations and more.

Adriana
December 29, 2017

I am so glad a friend of mine recommended Melissa to take care of our immigration case. She is very qualified and efficient. She exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
December 28, 2017

Melissa McNamee is a brilliant immigration attorney. Within the first few moments of meeting her you will realize she’s an attorney you can trust. During consultation she will have all of your immigration questions answered. In my case, she made it very clear how the process would go and every step we would need to take. She made my process clear from the very beginning. Her knowledge in immigration is beyond impressive compared to other immigration attorneys. Throughout the entire process Melissa made it very stress free. She’s a reliable attorney who makes her relationship with her clients her first priority. For those who have mentioned she never answers calls, I’d recommend to leave a voicemail or email her. She always gets back right away. You will not find an immigration attorney that truly cares about their clients as Melissa does. I’ve been very impressed by her hard work and dedication to every case. Most importantly, Mellissa is a brilliant attorney and the best immigration attorney I’ve ever met. She will put her heart out to get your case approved!

anonymous
January 18, 2017

I was very happy with Attorney Melissa's services. I know that sometimes Immigration can take a long time to make a decision but she worked very hard to fight for our approval. Our very complicated case was approved thanks to her patience and dedication. I would highly recommend.

Giovanni e Ana Flavia
January 15, 2018

Um otimo atendimento, ajudou a esclarecer muitas duvidas. Sempre muito confiante dos seus conhecimentos em ajudar na área de imigração.

Maria
September 16, 2021

Melissa McNamee was a life changing, gratifying, successful process to my family and me at a time when our options appeared narrow. She was able to give correct, truthful advice, in a calm, concise and direct manner throughout the whole process leading a seamless, smooth immigration process for us. My family and I are eternally grateful for her service and advise and I would definitely recommend Ms. McNamee without reservation

anonymous
December 12, 2018

Melissa has been my lawyer for a years now. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is also very easy to approach at all time if you have any question. I would recommend her.

Joseph Terramagra and Andoni Artziniega
July 7, 2018

My lawyer handled my husband and myself paper work for him to get his permanent resident card here in the US. From what I can tell you. Our fear was that my husband was going to have to go back to his country. Being of same sex marriage we also thought it was going to be hard and a terrible situation. Melissa and her staff made it easy and painless. I suggest her services highly

anonymous
June 5, 2018

She did my Resident and my citizenship, she is very dedicated, she explain me and prepare me for all interviews and documents we had to file. she is great!! love her

Karla
December 30, 2017

Great person and awesome lawyer. Very competent and caring. She was up to our expectations and more.

Adriana
December 29, 2017

I am so glad a friend of mine recommended Melissa to take care of our immigration case. She is very qualified and efficient. She exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
December 28, 2017

Melissa McNamee is a brilliant immigration attorney. Within the first few moments of meeting her you will realize she’s an attorney you can trust. During consultation she will have all of your immigration questions answered. In my case, she made it very clear how the process would go and every step we would need to take. She made my process clear from the very beginning. Her knowledge in immigration is beyond impressive compared to other immigration attorneys. Throughout the entire process Melissa made it very stress free. She’s a reliable attorney who makes her relationship with her clients her first priority. For those who have mentioned she never answers calls, I’d recommend to leave a voicemail or email her. She always gets back right away. You will not find an immigration attorney that truly cares about their clients as Melissa does. I’ve been very impressed by her hard work and dedication to every case. Most importantly, Mellissa is a brilliant attorney and the best immigration attorney I’ve ever met. She will put her heart out to get your case approved!

anonymous
January 18, 2017

I was very happy with Attorney Melissa's services. I know that sometimes Immigration can take a long time to make a decision but she worked very hard to fight for our approval. Our very complicated case was approved thanks to her patience and dedication. I would highly recommend.

Giovanni e Ana Flavia
January 15, 2018

Um otimo atendimento, ajudou a esclarecer muitas duvidas. Sempre muito confiante dos seus conhecimentos em ajudar na área de imigração.

Maria
September 16, 2021

Melissa McNamee was a life changing, gratifying, successful process to my family and me at a time when our options appeared narrow. She was able to give correct, truthful advice, in a calm, concise and direct manner throughout the whole process leading a seamless, smooth immigration process for us. My family and I are eternally grateful for her service and advise and I would definitely recommend Ms. McNamee without reservation

anonymous
December 12, 2018

Melissa has been my lawyer for a years now. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is also very easy to approach at all time if you have any question. I would recommend her.

Joseph Terramagra and Andoni Artziniega
July 7, 2018

My lawyer handled my husband and myself paper work for him to get his permanent resident card here in the US. From what I can tell you. Our fear was that my husband was going to have to go back to his country. Being of same sex marriage we also thought it was going to be hard and a terrible situation. Melissa and her staff made it easy and painless. I suggest her services highly

anonymous
June 5, 2018

She did my Resident and my citizenship, she is very dedicated, she explain me and prepare me for all interviews and documents we had to file. she is great!! love her

Karla
December 30, 2017

Great person and awesome lawyer. Very competent and caring. She was up to our expectations and more.

Adriana
December 29, 2017

I am so glad a friend of mine recommended Melissa to take care of our immigration case. She is very qualified and efficient. She exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
December 28, 2017

Melissa McNamee is a brilliant immigration attorney. Within the first few moments of meeting her you will realize she’s an attorney you can trust. During consultation she will have all of your immigration questions answered. In my case, she made it very clear how the process would go and every step we would need to take. She made my process clear from the very beginning. Her knowledge in immigration is beyond impressive compared to other immigration attorneys. Throughout the entire process Melissa made it very stress free. She’s a reliable attorney who makes her relationship with her clients her first priority. For those who have mentioned she never answers calls, I’d recommend to leave a voicemail or email her. She always gets back right away. You will not find an immigration attorney that truly cares about their clients as Melissa does. I’ve been very impressed by her hard work and dedication to every case. Most importantly, Mellissa is a brilliant attorney and the best immigration attorney I’ve ever met. She will put her heart out to get your case approved!

anonymous
January 18, 2017

I was very happy with Attorney Melissa's services. I know that sometimes Immigration can take a long time to make a decision but she worked very hard to fight for our approval. Our very complicated case was approved thanks to her patience and dedication. I would highly recommend.

Giovanni e Ana Flavia
January 15, 2018

Um otimo atendimento, ajudou a esclarecer muitas duvidas. Sempre muito confiante dos seus conhecimentos em ajudar na área de imigração.

Maria
September 16, 2021

Melissa McNamee was a life changing, gratifying, successful process to my family and me at a time when our options appeared narrow. She was able to give correct, truthful advice, in a calm, concise and direct manner throughout the whole process leading a seamless, smooth immigration process for us. My family and I are eternally grateful for her service and advise and I would definitely recommend Ms. McNamee without reservation

anonymous
December 12, 2018

Melissa has been my lawyer for a years now. She is very knowledgeable and professional. She is also very easy to approach at all time if you have any question. I would recommend her.

Joseph Terramagra and Andoni Artziniega
July 7, 2018

My lawyer handled my husband and myself paper work for him to get his permanent resident card here in the US. From what I can tell you. Our fear was that my husband was going to have to go back to his country. Being of same sex marriage we also thought it was going to be hard and a terrible situation. Melissa and her staff made it easy and painless. I suggest her services highly

anonymous
June 5, 2018

She did my Resident and my citizenship, she is very dedicated, she explain me and prepare me for all interviews and documents we had to file. she is great!! love her

Karla
December 30, 2017

Great person and awesome lawyer. Very competent and caring. She was up to our expectations and more.

Adriana
December 29, 2017

I am so glad a friend of mine recommended Melissa to take care of our immigration case. She is very qualified and efficient. She exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
December 28, 2017

Melissa McNamee is a brilliant immigration attorney. Within the first few moments of meeting her you will realize she’s an attorney you can trust. During consultation she will have all of your immigration questions answered. In my case, she made it very clear how the process would go and every step we would need to take. She made my process clear from the very beginning. Her knowledge in immigration is beyond impressive compared to other immigration attorneys. Throughout the entire process Melissa made it very stress free. She’s a reliable attorney who makes her relationship with her clients her first priority. For those who have mentioned she never answers calls, I’d recommend to leave a voicemail or email her. She always gets back right away. You will not find an immigration attorney that truly cares about their clients as Melissa does. I’ve been very impressed by her hard work and dedication to every case. Most importantly, Mellissa is a brilliant attorney and the best immigration attorney I’ve ever met. She will put her heart out to get your case approved!

anonymous
January 18, 2017

I was very happy with Attorney Melissa's services. I know that sometimes Immigration can take a long time to make a decision but she worked very hard to fight for our approval. Our very complicated case was approved thanks to her patience and dedication. I would highly recommend.

Giovanni e Ana Flavia
January 15, 2018

Um otimo atendimento, ajudou a esclarecer muitas duvidas. Sempre muito confiante dos seus conhecimentos em ajudar na área de imigração.