Brian A. Raphan
Immigration attorney · New York, NY · Admitted New York 1985
About this attorney
Brian A. Raphan is a distinguished New York attorney with decades of experience dedicated to elder law, estate planning, guardianship, and Medicaid and Medicare advocacy. As the managing partner of Raphan Law Partners, LLP in Manhattan, he provides comprehensive legal counsel to seniors, families, and individuals navigating the complexities of estate administration, long-term care, and asset protection.
Mr. Raphan earned his Juris Doctor from Yeshiva University's Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 1988, after graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science from Temple University in 1985. A respected authority in elder law, his high-profile cases and legal analyses have been featured in prominent publications including The New York Times, The New York Law Journal, and The Villager, as well as on CBS News and New York radio. He is also a regular editorial contributor to The Senior News and 50Plus Lifestyles, and has served as a court-appointed Special Referee.
Committed to compassionate, client-centered advocacy, Mr. Raphan approaches every matter with deep empathy and meticulous preparation. He works closely with clients and their families to construct tailored estate and care plans that safeguard assets, protect vulnerable loved ones, and provide lasting peace of mind.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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