About
Parilla & Gellman P.C. is a full service Immigration Law Firm located in New York City, New York, handling cases in all areas of immigration and nationality law. Our New York Immigration Lawyers are able to represent persons seeking temporary entry to the U.S. under a non-immigrant visa category. Our Immigration Law expertise also encompasses asylum, naturalization, denaturalization and citizenship, as well as employment, asylum and deportation relief. Contact us today to see how our New York Immigration Attorneys can assist you in interpreting the Immigration and Naturalization Act as well as Department of Labor regulations.
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Attorneys
Partner
John Parilla, Esq.
John G. Parilla was admitted to practice Law in both Federal and State jurisdictions, 1966 in New York and 1973 in New Jersey. He has specialized in the practice of Immigration, Nationality and Consular Law since 1966. A former Chairman of the “American Immigration Lawyers Association”, New Jersey Chapter for 2 terms, he has lectured and been published in the field. He has also been called upon by both State and Federal Justice Department Personnel for opinions and advice. Mr. Parilla’s success extends into every aspect of Immigration, Nationality and Consular law. His clients range from the International, Multi Billion dollar corporations covering publishing, industrial, shipping, airlines, international hotels and dining, pharmaceuticals, film, banking, chemicals and apparel manufacturers and importers, to the indigent alien. He is Legal Counsel to Federal Officers, PBA Chapter as well as Legal Counsel to the National Police Defense Foundation. Mr. Parilla’s interests and civic involvement range from being Past President of the Lions Club of Fort Lee, NJ, a member of the Knights of Malta, the ex-Fire Chief in his home community, a Trustee in his local Church, and Class Fundraising Chairman at his Alma Mater.
Education
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 1965
WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN
Bachelor of Arts 1994
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• IP Law for Creatives Association, Member-at-Large
• Civil Rights Conservation, Secretary
Bar Admissions
• New York, New Jersey
Partner
Lance Gellman, Esq.
Lance Gellman has been practicing in the area of Immigration Law since 1973. His areas of expertise include all phases of this specialty: family and employment based immigration, consular issues, visas and waivers, citizenship, asylum and many other related fields in this area of law. Based in New York City, Mr. Gellman has thirty years of experience guiding his clients through the complexities of US Immigration and Naturalization laws and procedures. He does so in a thoroughly professional manner. Each step is explained and evaluated so that the client can fully participate in all of the proceedings. He is always available to his clients to discuss individual situations throughout the process. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and other related groups.
Education
BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL
Juris Doctor, 1972
BABSON COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science, 1969
Activities & Affiliations
• ABCD Bar Association, Member
• Constitutional Conservation, Member
Bar Admissions
• New York