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We are a dedicated team of federal litigators who have spent our careers navigating the complexities of immigration law. With extensive experience across a wide range of immigration matters and in courts across the country, we provide practical, personalized legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. We stay current with evolving laws and policies to ensure our clients receive accurate, up-to-date guidance at every stage.

Our firm is built on clear communication, flexibility, and trust. We take the time to listen, explain options, and advocate strongly on behalf of those we represent. Whether you are an individual client evaluating immigration options or barriers, or a firm or lawyer needing guidance on federal court practice, we are here to help.

At our core, we believe everyone deserves knowledgeable representation and support. Your goals are our priority, and we are excited to work with you at every step of the way.

We offer personalized representation to challenge agency determinations, compel agency action, or seek release from immigration custody. This includes:

  • Mandamus actions to compel USCIS or other agencies to act on long-delayed applications (green cards, naturalization, certain visa petitions, and more)

  • Administrative Procedure Act (APA) lawsuits challenging arbitrary or capricious denials of certain immigration benefits

  • Citizenship claims in federal court

  • Denaturalization actions

  • Writs of habeas corpus to seek release from immigration detention

  • Federal court review of removal orders in conjunction with petitions for review in the U.S. Courts of Appeals

  • Freedom of Information Act requests and challenges to agency production

  • Federal Torts Claims Act administrative claims and litigation

Immigration law is complex and federal court litigation can be daunting.
We are here to help.

❋ Individual Representation

If you are an attorney new to immigration law or federal litigation, we provide 1:1 mentorship, including instruction, pleading review, and guidance as you file and navigate your first cases.

❋ Attorney Mentorship

If your firm is expanding to include immigration or federal litigation, we can teach attorneys and paralegals the basics through in-person or virtual instruction.

❋ Instruction

❋ Co-Counsel and Case Consultations

We can make your case possible and successful by serving as local counsel in a new district or as co-counsel on a case with an issue novel to you or your firm.