Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law

Faraz Qaisrani is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Faraz, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Faraz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shaune D. Fraser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Shaune D., who practices law in Miami Beach, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shaune D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hallie A. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Hallie A., who practices law in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hallie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christina Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Christina, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James N. Garilas is an associate immigration attorney focusing his practice on employment-based immigration. James works with clients of all sizes ranging from small startups and family-owned businesses to large, multinational Fortune 500 companies to develop short- and long-term immigration strategies. He advises clients in a multitude of industries, including airline, information technology, retail, finance, insurance, automotive, manufacturing, and engineering. James represents clients bef...

Scott Crawford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Scott, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Masse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Immigration Law. Michael, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Radhika Mehta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Radhika, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Radhika is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua is a dedicated and passionate immigration attorney based in New York, New York, with Harris Beach Murtha. He is committed to providing valuable legal support to his clients. As a member of the Immigration Law Practice Team, Joshua collaborates with companies to develop effective strategies for hiring, transferring, and retaining talented non-U.S. professionals. He has extensive experience in handling non-immigrant visa petitions such as H-1B, L-1, E, TN, B-1, O-1, and P, as well as J-1...

Philip A.S. Shepherd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Philip A.S., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip A.S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alejandra Martinez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Alejandra, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alejandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas F. Sykstus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas F., who practices law in Huntsville, Alabama, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan is a member of Butler Snow’s Labor and Employment practice group. With a background in federal government, Jordan utilizes her regulatory enforcement and compliance experience to meet clients’ immigration needs. She prepares nonimmigrant work visa petitions for companies hiring foreign nationals (L-1, O-1, H-1B, E-2, TN, R-1), employment-based immigrant visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2, EB-2 NIW, EB-3), and family-based immigrant petitions.

Christine F. Rodriguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Christine F., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vikram Akula is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Vikram, who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vikram is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nikki Whetstone is an Attorney at Grossman Young & Hammond where she represents corporate and individual clients on a broad variety of employment-based and family-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, consular processing, PERM applications, Adjustment of Status, and citizenship. She specializes in researching, analyzing, and developing case strategy for complex business immigration cases. Before joining the firm, Nikki served as a business immigration atto...