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Managing Partner

Karen-Lee Pollak

is the Managing Partner of Pollak PLLC and consistently recognized as one of the best immigration attorneys in America. Selected as a:

  • Chambers and Partners Global Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers (USA) 2016-2019
  • D Magazine Best Lawyers in Texas (Wick Allison) 2014-2024
  • Texas Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters) 2018-2024

Karen-Lee provides full-service legal immigration counsel to large corporations, small businesses and individuals. Karen-Lee’s immigration docket routinely includes representing businesses, investors and families in obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas to live and work in the United States. Karen-Lee also assists corporations in compliance audits and immigration-related corporation policy formulation. Her immigration litigation practice focuses on federal court litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act.

As an immigrant herself and as the past immigration practice chair of the Dallas office of one of the world’s largest law firms, Karen-Lee understands what a critical legal and emotional decision it is to move employees or family to the United States in a timely and efficient manner.

Karen-Lee is a frequent speaker and writer on immigration issues, she is the author of an immigration blog, When Immigration Matters that provides information and updates on immigration issues, topics and tips. Karen-Lee is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the California and Texas Bar Associations.

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Representative Matters

  • Mandamus and Petition for Review proceedings in Federal Court for wrongful denial of application for citizenship and delays in adjusting permanent residency applications.
  • Obtaining P Visas for Australian PGA golfers.
  • Helping a legendary Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductee and Promoter bring Australian Rodeo Champions to live and perform in the United States.
  • Assisting a renowned Scientist in self-petitioning for Permanent Residency (Green Card) as an Alien of Extraordinary Ability.
  • Assisting a famous international Writer in obtaining an O-1 Visa.
  • Helping citizens of NAFTA countries including England, Canada, France and Pakistan in obtaining Investment and/or Trader Visas.
  • Obtaining Permanent Residency for several workers in the EB2 and EB3 categories and their families.
  • Representation of publicly-traded company in obtaining an Intercompany (L-1) transfer.
  • Representation of family members in sponsoring spouses, children and parents for Green Cards.

Noteworthy

  • Author of the popular immigration blog, When Immigration Matters
  • Texas Super Lawyer 2018-2024 (top-rated attorney for Immigration Law), a Thomson Reuters publication and rating service  
  • Chambers and Partners Global Guide to World's Leading Lawyers (USA), 2016-2019
  • D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas (Immigration Law), 2014-2024, a Wick Allison publication
  • Texas Diversity Council "Dallas Top 50 Women Lawyers Award, 2018
  • 2013 Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Award ‘Immigration Law Firm of the Year in Texas’
  • Featured in Newsweek’s Leaders in Immigration Law Showcase, a Newsweek Media Group Publication, 2012
  • Selected by attorney peers as 2009 "Texas Rising Stars®" list published by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication and rating service.
  • Consistently rated as one of the best immigration lawyers in Dallas, best immigration attorneys in Texas at one of the best immigration law firms in the United States. 

Activities & Memberships

Genesis Women’s Shelter Pro Bono Immigration Services
Military Assistance Project (MAP), pro bono volunteer
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Dallas Bar Association, Community Involvement Committee
Texas Women Lawyers Association
Texas Bar Association
California Bar Association
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Our firm focuses on providing personalized legal representation paired with timely communication for stellar results.

Contact us at (954) 250-8335 today to schedule a consultation to discuss your options.


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