Smith Philip

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Immigration Lawyer

5.0(8 Google reviews)

1123 SW Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97205, United States

Information last updated October 12, 2026

Practice Areas

Immigration

About Smith Philip

Nelson | Smith, LLP is a law firm specializing in U.S. immigration law, serving clients from its office in Portland, Oregon. The firm has been assisting individuals and employers with immigration matters since 2006.

The firm's legal team includes founding partners Philip Smith and Nicole Nelson, along with partners John Dooney and Nicholas Costa. Philip Smith is a past recipient of the Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Immigration Advocacy Award, an honor also received by Nicole Nelson in 2019. Nicole Nelson and Nicholas Costa are fluent in Spanish, and the firm's website offers content in both English and Spanish.

Nelson | Smith, LLP provides a comprehensive range of immigration services. Their practice areas include:

Family-Based Immigration
Employment-Based Immigration
Non-Immigrant Visas
Asylum
Deportation & Removal Proceedings
Naturalization & Citizenship
Fiance(e) Petitions
NACARA
Diversity Lottery
LIFE Act
Waivers
Adoption
VAWA/U VISA
TPS
Opinion Letters

The firm handles various immigration cases annually and offers initial consultations to discuss clients' personal circumstances and available visa options.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: PHILIP SMITH — Founding Partner
NICOLE NELSON — Founding Partner
JOHN DOONEY — Partner
NICHOLAS COSTA — Partner
Services listed: Family-Based Immigration, Employment-Based Immigration, Non-Immigrant Visas, Asylum, Deportation & Removal Proceedings, Naturalization & Citizenship, Fiance(e) Petitions, Nacara, Diversity Lottery, LIFE Act, Waivers, Adoption
Languages: Spanish
Founded: 2006
Offices: 1123 SW Yamhill St., Portland, OR 97205
Awards & recognition: Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Immigration Advocacy Award
2019 Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Immigration Advocacy Award

Source: visaoregon.com · checked October 12, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

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Appointments recommended

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Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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Toilet

Smith Philip — Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of cases does Smith Philip handle?+

Smith Philip handles Immigration. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Call Smith Philip at +1 503-224-8600 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Smith Philip well rated?+

Smith Philip has a 5.0-star rating based on 8 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

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JEDDAH HALALMEAT· via Google
This office is awesome and Philip was helping my brother that had a case in immigration that was complicated after he got missed up from other lawyer. he is straight forward , very organized .
9 years ago
VIANEY DEANDA· via Google
Philip is the best ! He helped me with my case .After many years of going lawyer after lawyer and many rejecting my case .First day on my appointment.I knew he was the one .His staff are friendly and are bilingual (Spanish ) speaking .Philip is very straight forward and very honest .Thanks to him I was able to become a resident.He has also help many friends and family members .I strongly recommended him before going with any one else . THANK YOU SO MUCH PHILIP!!!! V
6 years ago

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