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 my ex sue me for a dog bite after refusing to leave my home and acting aggressively?
- A: First, you didn’t clarify whether your ex is your spouse or your boyfriend. If he’s your spouse, your homeowner’s insurance would likely deny the claim outright, since co-insured individuals typically cannot sue each other under the same policy.
If he’s your boyfriend, he would not be considered a co-insured, which means he could file a claim—and your insurance carrier would generally have a duty to defend or cover it.
That said, most homeowner’s policies either exclude dog bites entirely or specifically exclude coverage for certain breeds deemed dangerous. Even when coverage exists, these exclusions often apply.
At this point, your best course of action is to contact your ... Read More
- Q. Can a permanent resident green card holder re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad?
- A: If she has a green card, then she won’t have any problem re-entering the United States. However, if she has been out for more than six months, then she will be questioned about her reasons for staying so long. If she’s been out for a year or more, then she risks losing the green card altogether.
- Q. Protocol for benefits during divorce for immigrant spouse in Utah with green card.
- A: If your husband signed the I-864 Affidavit of Support, you may have the right to enforce that obligation against him if you are currently unemployed. There is no requirement that you must seek employment in order to pursue the financial support guaranteed under that affidavit. You may wish to consult with a divorce attorney to understand your rights and legal options based on your specific circumstances.
