Business Details
25 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration & Estate Planning Attorneys
Barcelona & Pilarski is a law firm established in 2001, serving clients from offices in Fort Myers, Florida, and Medina, Ohio. Our practice focuses on U.S. immigration law and estate planning, with attorneys boasting decades of combined experience. Vanessa S. Barcelona specializes in immigration and naturalization matters, representing clients globally and advising the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. John L. Pilarski concentrates on estate and trust planning, taxation, and business entity formation. We serve individuals and corporations across Florida, Ohio, and internationally, offering personalized legal solutions through in-office, virtual, and telephone consultations. Our firm emphasizes individualized client attention, maintaining a strong reputation for professional excellence and ethical standards.With over 25 years of collective legal experience in immigration and estate law, we provide comprehensive services tailored to complex domestic and international legal needs. Our attorneys regularly assist IT and healthcare companies with compliance matters while guiding fiduciaries through probate and trust administration processes. Recognized in legal directories like Martindale-Hubbell and Lawyers.com, we maintain a 100% client recommendation rate based on peer and client reviews. We remain committed to delivering accessible legal counsel through flexible consultation options and transparent communication.
Services
Immigration Services
Estate Planning
Citizenship Applications
Trust Administration
Business Entity Formation
Visa Petitions
Estate Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years combined experience in immigration and estate law
- Our attorneys serve clients across Florida, Ohio, and internationally
- Specialized expertise in I-9 compliance and embassy consultations
- Recognized with 100% client recommendation ratings
- Provide flexible consultation options including virtual meetings
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Amazing and awesome
Greatest help
Professional honest
Reasonable fees
Widely respected
Services
Immigration Services
We provide comprehensive immigration solutions including employment-based visas, family petitions, and lawful permanent residency applications. Our attorneys represent clients before USCIS and advise corporations on compliance matters. With global experience, we handle complex immigration cases for individuals and businesses.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, revocable trusts, and tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies. We help clients structure estates to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring their wishes are honored. The firm assists fiduciaries with probate proceedings and trust administration complexities.
Citizenship Applications
We guide clients through the citizenship application process, including eligibility assessments and N-400 form preparation. Our experience includes handling complex cases with immigration history complications and providing representation during USCIS interviews and hearings.
People
Vanessa S. Barcelona
Attorney
Specializes in U.S. immigration law with 25+ years experience. Represents clients globally on visas, permanent residency, and compliance matters. Serves as consultant to Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. and assists IT/healthcare companies with foreign employee recruitment.
John L. Pilarski
Attorney
Focuses on estate planning, taxation, and business entity formation. Handles probate proceedings and trust administration for individual and corporate fiduciaries. With 25+ years experience, he structures tax-efficient wealth transfer solutions for high-net-worth clients and advises on corporate formations.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle employment-based visas, family petitions, citizenship applications, and I-9 compliance for corporations. Our attorneys represent clients globally in permanent residency and non-immigrant visa matters.
Do you assist with international clients?
Yes, we represent clients worldwide in immigration cases and have special expertise in Philippine embassy consultations. Our virtual consultation options make international representation accessible and efficient.
What estate planning documents do I need?
We recommend wills, revocable trusts, and advanced directives as foundational documents. Our attorneys customize plans considering estate tax implications and family-specific circumstances for comprehensive asset protection.
How are attorney fees structured?
Fees vary by service complexity. We provide transparent cost estimates during initial consultations. Estate planning packages and hourly rates for immigration matters ensure predictable pricing for our legal services.
