Immigration Team
TOBY UNWIN
Honorary Consul Republic of Austria
International Immigration Consultant to the Firm
Toby Unwin, Honorary Consul for the Republic of Austria in the United
States, for Central and Northeast Florida, is an International Immigration
Consultant to the Firm. Appointed by the Austrian Ambassador to the United
States, Mr. Unwin’s background, position and knowledge of international
matters provides immense value to the Firm’s lawyers, especially
as to European clients.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Mr. Unwin emigrated from England to the United States. He uses his diplomatic status to assist Austrian citizens and other citizens of the European Union, throughout Central and Northeast Florida. If an Austrian citizen is a victim of a crime, has serious health issues, or has been arrested for a crime, the Honorary Consul serves as a liaison for them with the Austrian government. Mr. Unwin organizes and supervises the voting process which allows Austrian citizens to vote locally for elections in Austria. Mr. Unwin also arranges Austrian Diplomatic events in Central Florida and can assist any citizen of the European Union in obtaining an emergency passport.
In 2006, Mr. Unwin was unanimously appointed and selected as Chancellor of the Consular Corps College by all the Consuls in the Corps College, which is the association of all the Honorary Consuls in the United States. As a Chancellor, he serves as one of only fifteen Directors. This esteemed position allows Mr. Unwin the access, contacts and ability to communicate with essentially every other Honorary Consulate throughout the entire United States. Since the Firm handles immigration cases throughout the United States, Mr. Unwin’s position and contacts provides a unique and opportunity for NeJame, LaFay, Jancha, Ahmed, Barker and Joshi, P.A. to better serve its clients.
Aside from his diplomatic work, Mr. Unwin has authored
three books, including a best seller, and holds seven patents. Mr. Unwin
is also a successful businessman and entrepreneur, having multiple business
interests and being the founder of an enormously profitable internet company
in England. He is also a Consultant to a United Nations Affiliate. Additionally,
Mr. Unwin serves on several boards, including the Maximum Life Medical
Research Board, the Central Florida Ballet Board and the Board of the
Citizens
Corp Council, which oversees emergency situations occurring in Central Florida.
Mr. Unwin is proficient in five languages which include German, French, Spanish, Portuguese and English.
