About Ira
Ira J — Kurzban is an attorney specializing in immigration law, legal rights, and worldwide law. He is a founding member of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., a prominent regulation firm positioned at 131 Madeira Avenue in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm is known for its complete legal services, especially in immigration and legal rights, addressing complicated legal challenges faced by individuals and organizations. Mr. Kurzban earned his law degree and Master of Arts in Political Theory from the University of California, Berkeley. He additionally holds a Bachelor of Arts from Syracuse University. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1976, he has accumulated over 4 decades of legal knowledge. His extensive profession is marked by a commitment to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, particularly thru his litigation of significant federal cases.
Notable instances consist of Jean v. Nelson, Commissioner v. Jean, and McNary v. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc., the latter of which he argued before the United States Supreme Court. In addition to his legal proceedings work, Mr. Kurzban is an acknowledged author in the area of immigration law. He has penned "Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook," which has become a widely used reference for practitioners and students alike. This newsletter reflects his knowing of immigration regulation and his dedication to teaching others within the area.
His talent has additionally led him to serve as an adjunct faculty member in Immigration and Nationality Law at the University of Miami School of Law. He imparts his information to the subsequent generation of attorneys. Mr. Kurzban's contributions to the legal community extend past his practice and teaching. He has held significant leadership roles, including serving because the national President and former General Counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. His management has helped shape insurance policies and practices that effect immigration law on a countrywide scale. His commitment to legal rights and immigration advocacy has earned him numerous accolades, including the Leonard J. Theberge Award for Private International Law in 2020.
Recognition for Mr. Kurzban’s work is in depth. He has been named a Super Lawyer from 2006 to 2026 and is indexed in leading attorneys list in America for both Immigration and Employment Law. His legal acumen is further underscored by his admission to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including Florida, California, Iowa, and New York. He is also licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and various U.S. Courts of Appeals, solidifying his status as a main figure within the area of law.
