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Announcing the 2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide

The first edition of the Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide for 2024 is now live and includes recognitions for all Best Lawyers immigration law awards.

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Best Lawyers

October 9, 2023 12:01 AM

Introducing the first edition of the 2024 Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide, live online now! The Immigration Legal Guide is a curated practice area hub which boasts Best Lawyers content and a compilation of all lawyers awarded in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Immigration Law.

The Immigration Law Legal Guide offers exclusive editorial written by recognized lawyers across the country who are sharing their expertise insight into the most sophisticated immigration law matters. Some articles include:

Why domestic visa renewals are slowly becoming a game-changer in the area of immigration.
An in depth look at newly offered guidance on how to navigate I-9 Form alterations.
How the U.S. asylum system, government and immigration courts manage to handle over 1.3 million cases pending cases, a staggering number that requires proper allocation of resources to aid this watershed and resolve claims faster.
Stories of immigrants and abuse survivors who may not be aware of their legal options.

The Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide offers informative editorial, guidance and counsel to clients seeking legal assistance in immigration law. Whether emigrating to the U.S., seeking guidance for visa renewal or needing assistance with labor certification and other immigration applications, the Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide offers comprehensive legal knowledge and access to the nation’s most talented attorneys and law firms. Some firms highlighted in the Immigration Law Legal Guide include:

The Best Lawyers Immigration Law Legal Guide is designed for the client and offers accessible advice and guidance. Discover the Find a Lawyer tool to connect with experienced immigration law attorneys and get guidance for your legal matters.

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Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Paul-Michael La Fayette

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Municipal Law

Paul-Michael La Fayette

Paul-Michael La Fayette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Paul-Michael, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul-Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul-Michael La Fayette

Joel H. Mirman

The Mirman Law Firm LLC

Recognized since 2003

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Real Estate

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Joel H. Mirman

Joel has broad experience, starting with his education at Ohio University, where he majored in accounting and was a member of campus honorary organizations Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa. Joel obtained his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He was a partner in two regional law firms, served as General Counsel for a large franchising company, and for the last several years has been the owner of The Mirman Law Firm. For over 30 years, Joel has earned Martindale...

Joel H. Mirman

Alexander M. Brown

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2015

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Alexander M. Brown

Alex Brown is a member of Dickinson Wright in Columbus, Ohio. He practices business transactional law, with an emphasis on advising privately-held and venture-capital backed companies in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and transactions involving technology, software, outsourcing, electronic commerce and intellectual property. He serves as outside counsel to a number of companies, from startup software businesses to national healthcare technology companies. Other areas of his prac...

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Michael D. Bridges

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2008

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Specific Focus

Commercial

Michael D. Bridges

Michael has over twenty-five years of experience representing clients in commercial real estate and commercial financing for projects throughout the United States. Michael represents clients in the leasing, disposition and acquisition of industrial, office, multi-family, and hospitality properties throughout the United States. Such representation includes structuring joint venture agreements, public-private partnerships, build-to-suit leasing, and credit tenant leasing. Mr. Bridges also repre...

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Mehmet Munur

Taft

Recognized since 2020

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Information Technology Law

IT Outsourcing Law

Privacy and Data Security Law

Mehmet Munur

Mehmet Munur is a Partner at Taft. He concentrates his practice in the areas of technology, information privacy and security, and financial services regulation. Mehmet works on contracts for internet-based services, including drafting and negotiating software licenses or Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") agreements, terms of use, privacy policies and other technology agreements. Mehmet regularly advises clients on technology outsourcing agreements, servicing, financing, and payments. He advises ...

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James V. Maniace

Taft

Recognized since 2016

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Energy Law

James V. Maniace

James V. Maniace is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. James V., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James V. Maniace

Janica Pierce Tucker

Taft

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Education Law

Employment Law - Individuals

Janica Pierce Tucker

Janica Pierce Tucker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Janica Pierce, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janica Pierce is held by other top lawyers...

Janica Pierce Tucker

Timothy P. Nagy

Taft

Recognized since 2016

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Health Care Law

Timothy P. Nagy

Timothy P. Nagy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Timothy P., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy P. Nagy

Lisa M. Kathumbi

Littler

Recognized since 2020

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Specific Focus

COVID-19

Lisa M. Kathumbi

Lisa Kathumbi represents and advises companies, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, in a broad range of labor and employment matters arising under state and federal law and in denial of benefits claims arising under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). An experienced employment law litigator with a national practice, Lisa has represented companies and executives in more than twenty jurisdictions in labor and employment matters involving allegations of discr...

Lisa M. Kathumbi

Damion M. Clifford

Arnold & Clifford LLC

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Damion M. Clifford

Damion M. Clifford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Damion M., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Damion M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Damion M. Clifford

Can a Green Card Be Revoked?

by Bryan Driscoll

Revocation requires a legal basis, notice and the chance to respond before status can be taken away.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

Immigration Pathways in the United States

by Versfeld & Hugo

Leon Versfeld knows firsthand how challenging obtaining a visa can be. Whether your path to residency involves investments, employment or athletic accolades, Versfeld & Hugo will guide you through every step.

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How US Immigration Works: Everything You Need to Know

by Jennifer Verta

Explore the pathways, processes and evolving policies shaping U.S. immigration today.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

Gonzalez Olivieri, LLC: An Immigration Firm You Can Trust

by Gonzalez Olivieri

Gonzalez Olivieri, LC has years of experience in immigration law specializing in helping businesses and families in Texas through complex legal proceedings.

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I-140 Petition

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish and Vivien Li

I-140 petition requires financial ability to pay for small business, sole proprietor, household and other individual petitioners.

Waiver Programs for International Medical Graduates

by Elizabeth L.A. Garvish

Immigration lawyer Elizabeth L.A. Garvish offers an overview of the interested government agency waiver programs for international medical graduates.

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Should We Eliminate the H-1B Cap?

by Roxanne H. Levine

The United States’ H-1B visa program has helped foster growth in the U.S. while also placing severe limitations on visas. It may be time to consider eliminating the program cap altogether.

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Immigrant Survivors of Abuse: What Are Your Legal Options?

by Tracie L. Morgan

Immigrants who have survived abuse at the hands of their partners may not be aware of their legal options. Tracie Morgan, seasoned immigration attorney, explains more.

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Compelling Circumstances EAD: A Pragmatic Policy Evolution

by Fariba Faiz

The article discusses the significance of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Policy Alert PA-2023-18, which clarifies the criteria for obtaining Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under category (c)(35) for foreign nationals facing compelling circumstances.

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Domestic Visa Renewal

by Tiffany Derentz

Domestic visa renewal is a game-changer, but it will take time and resources.

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IN PARTNERSHIP

Jan Pederson’s Immigration Career

by Wright, Constable & Skeen

Jan Pederson is an immigration law lawyer and partner at Wright, Constable & Skeen, where she has built a strong career working to obtain the best results for her clients.

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Changes to the New Form I-9 and Verification Process

by Nia Doaks

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honoree Nia Doaks of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete offers guidance in navigating new Form I-9 changes.

IN PARTNERSHIP

The Current Situation for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.

by Murali Bashyam and Allison Lukanich

The U.S. asylum system has a staggering over 1.3 million cases pending before immigration courts and the government must distribute more resources to aid this watershed and resolve asylum claims faster.

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Do I Really Need an Immigration Attorney? Key Factors to Consider

by Best Lawyers

Immigrating to the U.S. can be a complex and lengthy experience. In this article, Best Lawyers evaluates how an immigration attorney can help along the way.

The Day-To-Day of an Immigration Lawyer in the U.S.

by Best Lawyers

In this article, Best Lawyers takes a glimpse into the day-to-day life of an immigration lawyer, what roles they must take on and how their assistance may be critical to the outcome of a case.

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Maximizing Your Chances of Approval with an Immigration Attorney

by Best Lawyers

Tips for choosing the right immigration attorney and navigating the complex path to citizenship.

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