Adam S. Elman, Attorney at Law

A clear path through U.S. immigration law.

Visas, green cards and family petitions, handled with care by an attorney with more than 30 years of experience. We speak English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Attorney Adam S. Elman in his office

Immigration is the heart of the practice

Adam focuses his practice on immigration and U.S. visa matters. Whether you are bringing your family together, coming to work or study, or answering a denial, he prepares every case carefully and explains each step in plain language.

Immigration services

Cases we handle

  • Family petitions and green cards
  • Temporary workers: H-1B, H-1B1, H-2A, H-2B, H-3
  • Treaty traders and investors: E-1, E-2
  • Business visitors: B-1
  • Students: F-1
  • Fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens: K-1
  • Religious workers: R-1
  • Visa denials and inadmissibility
The great hall of the Ellis Island immigration station

Visa denied? That is not always the end.

A denial, or a finding that a loved one is “inadmissible,” is hard news for any family. Adam reviews what went wrong, gathers the documents and evidence that matter, and tells you honestly what options remain.

How we handle denials

Adam Elman talking with a client at his desk

Meet Adam S. Elman

Adam is an effective, hardworking and diligent attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law. He is known for steady judgment, careful preparation and a commitment to helping clients understand complex law with clarity and confidence.

Experience
More than 30 years practicing law
Law degree
Juris Doctor, Emory University School of Law, 1990
College
B.A. in Economics, minor in Political Science, Emory University, 1987
Office
Burlington, Massachusetts

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What clients say

Reviews from Google. Many of our clients write to us in Portuguese.

Gostaria de agradecer o escritório do Dr. Adam Elman pelo excelente trabalho. Equipe maravilhosa e muito atenciosa. Profissionais qualificados. Obrigada

Silverio Oliveira

Tenho tido uma ótima experiência, equipe acolhedora, humana e profissional. Tudo feito com muita seriedade e uma agilidade impressionante.

Jéssica Delpreti

Thank you Mr. Elman for caring for me as an American citizen and woman.

Monica Zeferino

Foi um atendimento maravilhoso pela recepção do Cristian, muito obrigada pelo seu profissionalismo.

Angélica Andrade

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Visit the office

The office is on District Avenue in Burlington, Massachusetts. Please call ahead to schedule your visit.

Adam S. Elman, Attorney at Law
1500 District Ave
Burlington, MA 01803

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Tell us what is happening.

We will listen and explain your options. No pressure, just clear legal guidance.