Best Law Firms in New York for Immigration Law

At the Law Offices of James D. Eiss, our practice is dedicated to employment-based immigration law. We represent U.S. businesses seeking to hire foreign nationals, as well as individuals pursuing work-authorized status in the United States. Our firm assists clients with a wide range of immigration matters, including temporary work visas, permanent residence, and U.S. citizenship.

Based in Buffalo, New York, near the Canadian border, we regularly assist Canadian citizens applying for admission to the United States under NAFTA/USMCA provisions. Many clients contact our office after experiencing issues at the border or receiving a denial of admission. Although not every matter can be resolved, we often help clients strengthen their applications by providing clearer documentation and more complete explanations of eligibility for entry into the United States.

McDermott Will & Schulte is an international law firm serving businesses, institutions and individuals across a wide range of legal matters. With offices throughout the United States and Europe, including Chicago, New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt and Washington, D.C., the firm advises clients on complex transactions, regulatory concerns, litigation and industry-specific challenges. Since first earning attorney recognition in 1983, the firm has continued to build a broad legal practice shaped by changing markets and evolving client needs.

The firm is known for its work in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, tax law, health care law, intellectual property and high-stakes litigation. Its attorneys also counsel clients in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence law, fintech, privacy and data security, biotechnology and life sciences. McDermott Will & Schulte represents clients ranging from growing companies to multinational organizations, helping them navigate business decisions, disputes and regulatory matters with practical legal guidance.

McDermott Will & Schulte has earned recognition across numerous practice areas in Best Law Firms rankings, including bankruptcy and restructuring, employment law, real estate law, securities regulation, patent law, antitrust law and international trade and finance law. The firm also has 357 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers, reflecting peer-reviewed acknowledgment across a broad range of legal disciplines.

Clients turn to McDermott Will & Schulte for counsel that is strategic, business-minded and tailored to the industries they serve. Whether handling cross-border transactions, intellectual property disputes, health care compliance or complex commercial litigation, the firm focuses on delivering clear legal solutions that align with each client’s long-term objectives.