Susan Papagikos is a business immigration attorney who advises employers, entrepreneurs, professionals, athletes, and international talent on securing U.S. work visas and green cards through strategic, personalized counsel. With decades of experience navigating complex immigration laws, she partners with clients to build their futures, scale their businesses, and expand their impact and talent in the United States.
Known for her approachable style and fierce advocacy, Susan understands the challenges clients face when navigating the immigration system and broader global mobility issues and is deeply committed to guiding them through these processes with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Susan has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2025, named among Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2026, and featured as one of Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyers 2025. She is listed in Who’s Who in America 2022, and her firm, Papagikos Law, was voted Best of Florida 2025 in the Immigration Law Firm category.
Appointed by The Florida Bar, Susan serves as Chair of the Unlicensed Practice of Law Standing Committee and sits on the board of the Craig S. Barnard Inn of Court. Her past leadership includes roles on the Florida Bar’s Grievance and Registered Paralegal Committees. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Federal Bar Association, as well as the Palm Beach and South Palm Beach County Bar Associations.
A proud daughter of Cuban political refugees, Susan is fluent in Spanish and brings both personal understanding and professional strength to her work. She volunteers with Boca Helping Hands and provides pro-bono legal support to the Pediatric Oncology Support Team. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with her family.
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