Attorney Profiles.
N. Peter Antone
N. Peter Antone graduated from the Detroit College of Law in 1985, Summa Cum Laude. He then practiced for three years with the well-known firm of Bodman, Longley, and Dahling in Detroit, Michigan. He started a practice specializing in Immigration Law in 1988.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Antone is an adjunct professor of Immigration and Nationality Law at the Michigan State University College of Law. He has worked and studied in the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East.
Mr. Antone is rated by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory (a highly regarded lawyer-ranking company) as AV, which is the highest possible ranking given to an attorney for both competency and adherence to ethical standards. He is listed in Marquis Who's Who in American Law. He has successfully represented both major international corporations and individuals in various aspects of the U.S. Immigration law. Because U.S. Immigration Law is federal (nationwide), Mr. Antone can assist clients anywhere in the United States.
Prior to attending law school, Mr. Antone obtained a Bachelor's degree with the highest distinction, as well as a Master's degree in Engineering. In addition, he had studied, done graduate work, or performed work related to the fields of Business administration, economics, finance, and had managed a consulting firm prior to his law career.
Mr. Antone is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a member of the Michigan Bar. He is a frequent speaker on immigration issues and has participated in several seminars, public policy panels, business institutes workshops, and various public events dealing with immigration matters.
Justin D. Casagrande
Justin D. Casagrande graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1997 in the top third of his class. Mr. Casagrande also obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1993.
In pursuing his legal degree, Mr. Casagrande focused his studies on International Law and business/corporate concerns. He studied many concepts in these areas so as to have a broad understanding of the issues involved. Also, as an International Law Society member, he had the opportunity to examine current matters of international law in depth.
Further, while at the University of Michigan, Mr. Casagrande studied subjects such as organizational behavior, multinational business, and international relations that provided him with a thorough background in these fields and prepared him for the practice of law.
Mr. Casagrande is a member of the Michigan and Federal Bars. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
Ryan J. Adwers
Mr. Adwers graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 2000. While there, Mr. Adwers was a Senior Associate on the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, competed in intra-school Moot Court competitions, and participated in a judicial externship with the 30th Judicial Circuit in Lansing, Michigan.
He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in International Studies with an area of specialization in Central and South America in 1995. His degree concentrated on international relations, business, and management.
Mr. Adwers served in the United States Army Reserve as a Military Police Officer from 1989 to 1995 and was deployed to Southwest Asia for Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
Mr. Adwers is a member of the Michigan and Federal Bars. He is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
