Immigration law is a complex field, dealing with matters as diverse as business-based immigration, family-based immigration, asylum and removal proceedings. The intricate legal landscape of immigration law has given rise to a group of specialized lawyers who dedicate their work to navigating these complexities. Serving all types of clients, from multinational corporations and financial institutions, to families and individual immigrants, these lawyers bring a breath of knowledge, experience and expertise to the table. Here we will take a look at some of New York’s highly regarded immigration lawyers, offering an overview of their backgrounds and accomplishments in the field.
The lawyers we will feature come from diverse backgrounds and have built different areas of expertise. The nature of their work covers a broad range – from advising on business immigration matters, handling work permit and permanent residency issues, implementing strategic immigration programs to focusing on employment-based immigration issues. They represent a diverse roster of clients, including many noteworthy names in various sectors such as technology, finance, and media. Many of these attorneys are recognized for their brilliance, in-depth knowledge, and the practical and actionable guidance they provide.
While having a reputation for their professional capabilities, they also earn accolades for their personal attributes. Clients and peers often laud them for their responsiveness, their solution-oriented approach to complex immigration issues, and their ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously. Besides their recognized intellectual prowess, many of these lawyers further stand out for their tough-mindedness, determination, and excellent service.
Susanne Heubel
Susanne Heubel is an immigration lawyer at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. She advises on both business and family-based immigration matters. Known for her responsiveness and ability to provide solutions to complex immigration issues, Heubel’s clients hold her in high regard. With expertise in naturalization processes, Heubel is said to be an excellent and insightful attorney.
Ted Chiappari
Ted Chiappari of Duane Morris LLP focuses on business-related immigration matters. Without a firm’s website, Chiappari makes up for it through his in-depth knowledge and subject matter expertise in US immigration, often handling work permit and permanent residency issues. His experience in immigration and M&A has shaped various companies and helped them meet their goals. Chiappari is consistently described as a brilliant and inspiring lawyer.
Stephen J O Maltby
Partnering with Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty LLP, Stephen Maltby assists with the implementation of strategic immigration programs and compliance issues. Regularly working with financial services and media sectors, Maltby’s clients echo that “Stephen Maltby is very knowledgeable, he’s very good.”
Parisa Karaahmet
Parisa Karaahmet, a partner at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, assists a diverse roster of clients with employment-based immigration issues, including a number of noteworthy names in the technology sector. With praises for being highly intelligent, responsive and offering practical and actionable guidance, Karaahmet has won many hearts in her practice.
Donald Wolfson
Donald Wolfson of Kauff, McGuire & Margolis LLP advises on an array of family and employment-based immigration issues. As the chair of the firm’s immigration practice, Wolfson brings robust experience and understanding to his clients.
Noemi Masliah
Noemi Masliah runs The Masliah Firm and maintains a broad practice extending to both employment-based immigration and asylum matters. Masliah is lauded for her work on LGBTQ-related immigration matters, complicated family-based and removal cases. Her clients describe her as “tough-minded and very determined.”
Roxanne Levine
With over 25 years of experience in the immigration field, Roxanne Levine of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP often works with multinational corporations, financial institutions, and universities. Levine is said to be extremely knowledgeable with a pragmatic approach to complex situations.
Matthew L. Guadagno
Matthew Guadagno handles immigration litigation and appeals at The Law Office of Matthew L. Guadagno. Focusing on removal proceedings, Guadagno is a trusted figure in the immigration litigation landscape.
Carmita Alonso
Managing Partner, Carmita Alonso with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP handles the immigration portfolios of multinational financial, technology and professional services corporations. Alonso is praised for her depth of experience and quick-thinking abilities.
Joan-Elisse Carpentier
Joan-Elisse Carpentier, a lawyer at McDermott Will & Emery LLP has a broad practice that includes business immigration and family-based immigration issues. Further skilled in I-9 compliance, Carpentier stands as one of the competent figures in the immigration law ecosystem.
Sign up to our newsletter & get the most important monthly insights from around the world.
Ready to Amplify Your Brand with Business Today?
Discover the power of sponsored articles and partnerships to reach decision-makers, professionals, and a dynamic audience. Learn more about our advertising opportunities and connect with us today!
Click here to explore our Promotion & Sponsored Articles page.
Are you looking to make an impact? Contact us at pitch@businesstoday.news to get started!
