Best New York Immigration Lawyers
Rosanna Berardi is a nationally recognized immigration attorney and the Managing Partner of Berardi Immigration Law, a Buffalo-based firm dedicated exclusively to U.S. and Canadian immigration matters. For more than two decades, Rosanna has guided multinational corporations, healthcare systems, technology companies, professional athletes, and individuals through the complexities of cross-border immigration law, building a practice known as much for its strategic precision as for its deeply pe...
Sean G. Hanagan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Sean G. practices law in White Plains, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sean G. Hanagan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean G. Hanagan is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Jacobson focuses his practice on employment-based immigration matters for corporate clients in various industries, including financial services, media, information technology, and market research/advertising. He advises his clients on strategies and procedures to obtain work visas and permanent residence status for their employees and potential employees. He prepares all forms of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions including B-1/B-2, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-3, J-1, L-1A/L-1B, O-1, P-1 (for ath...
James D. Eiss is an immigration attorney with the Law Offices of James D. Eiss in Williamsville, New York. A Western New York native, he has worked in the field of immigration law since 1972, when he began his career with the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He initially served as an Inspector at the Peace Bridge Immigration Inspections Office before being promoted to Examiner and Naturalization Examiner at the INS Buffalo office. Mr. Eiss draws on decades of experience ha...
Rohit Turkhud, a Member in the firm’s Immigration Law Group, focuses his practice on employment-based immigration matters. He is regularly engaged by HR directors and business leaders for counsel on their immigration policies and procedures – including matters related to H1-B, PERM, EB-5 and L-1. In servicing his EB-5 clients, Rohit helps ensure regulatory compliance related to investment and source of funds requirements. Prior to joining CSG Law, Rohit practiced at a global immig...
Leonard J. D’Arrigo ("L. J.") is a Partner and Leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach Murtha in Albany, New York. He focuses on corporate and professional immigration, navigating a comprehensive range of employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions. This includes NIW, Outstanding Researcher, Extraordinary Ability, and Multi-National Manager categories, among others, as well as all family-based immigration processes. L.J. is a dedicated member of the American Immigr...
Joan-Elisse Carpentier provides legal representation in all areas of immigration and nationality law affecting individuals, corporations and other businesses. She has worked on evaluations of immigration practices of corporations, development of corporate policies and procedures for handling immigration matters and obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas, as well as citizenship and expatriation. Joan-Elisse assists businesses with I-9 compliance programs and provides representation during...
Roxanne H. Levine is a partner in Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Immigration Group. She guides clients in complex citizenship matters including renunciation of residence and relinquishment of citizenship issues. Roxanne has over 25 years of experience representing major multinational financial institutions, corporations, universities, cultural institutions, energy companies and the hospitality industry as well as entrepreneurs, artists, performers and entertainers. Roxanne advises corpor...
Reaz advises high-net-worth individuals and families on U.S. immigration, expatriation from the United States, and cross-border planning matters. Based in New York, New York, and practicing with Charles Russell Speechlys, he assists clients with international mobility, multi-jurisdictional considerations, and regulatory requirements affecting their personal and family circumstances. As a citizen of multiple countries, Reaz brings an international perspective to his work. His experience includ...
Jennifer Behm is a Partner at Berardi Immigration Law, where her career embodies one of the firm's proudest success stories. Jennifer first joined the firm as a Legal Intern during law school, and her exceptional analytical abilities and dedication to the practice quickly made her an indispensable part of the team. Today, she is recognized as a driving force behind the firm's continued evolution and success, as well as a trusted mentor in the ongoing education of its workforce. Known througho...
