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Karen-Lee Pollak Recognized in Chambers USA 2018 For Immigration

Posted by Michael Pollak on Thu, May 10, 2018 @ 10:53 PM

Immigration Attorney, Karen-Lee PollakKaren-Lee Pollak, Managing Attorney of Pollak PLLC has been recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the top immigration attorneys in the United States by Chambers USA 2018 legal directory by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in their Field”.

According to Chambers USA 2018, Karen-Lee acts for a range of business clients and individuals in issues relating to visas and immigration employment. She is also noted for her handling of immigration litigation before federal court. She recently founded her own firm, having previously worked with Bell Nunnally & Martin.  Clients praise her as a "patient, helpful and very responsive" attorney, adding that "she has done an exemplary job assisting with all of our immigration needs."

Since 1990, Chambers and Partners has been identifying and ranking the most outstanding law firms and lawyers on the qualities of their associated attorneys and exclusively lists attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings are assessed on specific criteria, including legal knowledge and experience, technical legal ability, effectiveness, and client-service.

Pollak PLLC specializes in providing comprehensive immigration solutions to corporations, small businesses, investors and families interested in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas to live and work in the United States. 

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Karen-Lee Pollak Selected to D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas 2018

Posted by Michael Pollak on Mon, Apr 30, 2018 @ 5:42 PM

Karen-Lee Pollak, Managing Attorney of Pollak PLLC was selected for recognition in D Magazine’s annual listing of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for 2018.

This marks the 5th consecutive year Ms. Pollak was recognized for her work in the field of Immigration Law.   

“Our firm is dedicated to helping businesses, investors and families obtain U.S. immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to live and work in the United States.  “We do what we love and are passionate about helping people achieve the American Dream.”  said Pollak.  “To be continuously recognized by our fellow attorneys for our hard work is inspiring and a tremendous honor.”

With a track record of securing successful outcomes for clients, Pollak PLLC is known for obtaining U.S. visas in the most cost effective and expeditious manner for clients across the country and globally.    

The “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2018” list features attorneys across more than 34 practice areas chosen by fellow Texas attorneys based on their “diligence and expertise in representation.” The Best Lawyers in Dallas list is compiled from attorney nominations from Dallas and Fort Worth, a thorough screening process by D Magazine’s editorial team, and final review by a hand-picked, anonymous panel of the city’s most respected attorneys and the editors. The full listing will appear in the magazine’s May edition and online at http://www.dmagazine.com.

D Magazine describes attorneys featured on the “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2018” list as “members of the legal community representing the people and institutions of Dallas with mastery and drive,” and offering “unparalleled counsel.”

Pollak PLLC specializes in providing comprehensive immigration solutions to corporations, small businesses, investors and families interested in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas to live and work in the United States. 

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MyBroadband Article - Looking to Live & Work in the USA

Posted by Michael Pollak on Thu, Mar 15, 2018 @ 11:21 AM

What South Africans Need to Know - Options to Live and Work in the USA 

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Karen-Lee Pollak 2018 Seminars in Cape Town & Joburg from April 6th - 22nd

Posted by Michael Pollak on Wed, Mar 07, 2018 @ 10:38 PM

Visa Options for South Africans wanting to Live and Work in the USA? 

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DACA & Other Immigration Topics Discussed at the UT Southwestern Diversity Lunch & Learn

Posted by Michael Pollak on Wed, Nov 15, 2017 @ 10:48 AM


Karen-Lee Pollak was the guest speaker for the UT Southwestern Diversity Lunch and Learn, hosted by the Office Student Diversity and Inclusion. Ms. Pollak educated students on
immigration laws, policies and guidelines. Her presentation included recent controversial changes in the law (especially pertaining to DACA) and what those changes mean to those serving patients in the medical field.  We thank UT Southwestern for the invitation to speak on this topic and the students for actively engaging in a lively discussion.

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Karen-Lee Pollak Quoted in Law360 Article About DACA

Posted by Michael Pollak on Fri, Jun 09, 2017 @ 5:08 PM


Immigration Attorney Karen-Lee Pollak was quoted in the Law360 Article, "What Attys Should Tell DACA Clients as Uneasiness Lingers".

The article provides recommendations from some of the nation's top immigration lawyers for DACA "Dream Act" clients seeking to navigate the turbulent immigration environment created by the Trump administration regarding Dreamers.  Pollak is quoted regarding options beyond DACA:

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Karen-Lee Pollak Recognized in Chambers USA 2017 For Immigration

Posted by Michael Pollak on Tue, May 30, 2017 @ 12:49 PM

Karen-Lee Pollak, Managing Attorney of Pollak PLLC has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the top immigration attorneys in the United States by Chambers USA 2017 legal directory by Chambers and Partners as “Leaders in their Field”.

According to Chambers USA 2017, Karen-Lee Pollak provides clients with a wide range of immigration expertise, including in relation to nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, compliance and contentious mandamus actions against the government.  Clients praise her as a "patient, helpful and very responsive" attorney, adding that "she has done an exmplary job assisting with all of our immigration needs."

Since 1990, Chambers and Partners has been identifying and ranking the most outstanding law firms and lawyers on the qualities of their associated attorneys and exclusively lists attorneys who are strongly recommended from in-depth interviews with peers and clients. Rankings are assessed on specific criteria, including legal knowledge and experience, technical legal ability, effectiveness, and client-service.

Pollak PLLC specializes in providing comprehensive immigration solutions to corporations, small businesses, investors and families interested in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas to live and work in the United States. 

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Karen-Lee Pollak Recognized on D Magazine's "Best Lawyers in Dallas 2017" List

Posted by Michael Pollak on Sun, Apr 23, 2017 @ 3:49 PM

Karen-Lee Pollak, Managing Attorney of Pollak PLLC has been recognized by her peers for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top lawyers in the Dallas by D Magazine.

The “Best Lawyers in Dallas 2017” list features attorneys across more than 34 practice areas chosen by fellow Texas attorneys based on their “diligence and expertise in representation.”  In order to compile the list, D Magazine asked lawyers with a valid Texas Bar number to nominate two lawyers outside their firm and one within their firm across all voting categories, keeping the following question in mind: “Which Dallas lawyers, of those whose work you have witnessed firsthand, would you rank among the current best? Answers may include co-counsel, lawyers you have observed in court, and opposing counsel.” After the votes are tallied, a panel of eminent lawyers met with the editors to evaluate the Best Lawyers in Dallas 2017 list. Self-nominations were not counted. The panel’s anonymity was assured to allow the lawyers to speak freely about issues regarding their peers that would be known only to the legal community. Voting was conducted exclusively at dmagazine.com. client-service.

Pollak PLLC specializes in providing comprehensive immigration solutions to corporations, small businesses, investors and families interested in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas to live and work in the United States. 

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Karen-Lee Pollak Interviewed on KLIF to Discuss Trump Executive Order on Immigration

Posted by Michael Pollak on Thu, Mar 23, 2017 @ 8:58 PM

 

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Karen-Lee Pollak 2017 U.S. Immigration Consultations in South Africa from April 13th - 23rd

Posted by Michael Pollak on Sun, Mar 19, 2017 @ 10:29 PM

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