Atty. Alan Lee, Esq.

Atty. Alan Lee, Esq.

Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory for 24 years. Selected as Super Lawyer in New York City for 12 of the past 13 years.

New York New York 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan Lee, Esq. at a glance

Alan Lee, Esq. is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Attorneys at Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977), New York (1982), and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1982). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1977) and UCLA (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of AILA, American Immigration Lawyers' Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory for 24 years
  • Selected as Super Lawyer in New York City for 12 of the past 13 years
  • Sidney A. Levine Award, Best Legal Writing, 1976-1977
  • Listed in: Who's Who in American Law, 1985-1986

Author

  • "A Sense of Timing on Available Numbers Under Senate Bill 744 (Comprehensive Immigration reform)," Alan Lee, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 90, No. 20, 5/20/13
  • "Examination of EB-2 Visa Demand Vis-a-Vis H.R. 3012," Alan Lee, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 89, No. 10, 3/5/12
  • "Important Developments in Labor Certification Applications," Alan Lee, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 88, No. 6, 2/7/11
  • "The Renewed Hope for Immigration Legislation in 2011," Alan Lee, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 88, No. 2, 1/10/11
  • "Legalization is Alive but has a January 31, 2010," Deadline in Under publicized "Known to the Government" Settlement," Alan Lee, Arthur Lee, and Melissa Paquette and edited by Robert Pauw, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 86, No. 47, 12/14/09; "In Absentia Hearings and Proper Service of NTAs and NOHs with Emphasis on Second Circuit Law Development, Alan Lee, Interpreter Releases, Vol. 84, No. 37, 9/24/07
  • "The Bush Temporary Worker Proposal and Comparative Pending Legislation: an Analysis" Interpreter Releases' Cover Display Article at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference, 2004

Author

  • Immigration related topics
  • Interpreter Releases, Immigration Daily, Chinese language newspapers World Journal and Sing Tao, Pakistani language newspapers, Pakistan Calling & Muhasba and Japanese language newspaper, OCS
  • Honorary Immigration Section Editor, Pakistan Calling, 1994
  • Published over 2,025 immigration related writings

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Lee, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Lee, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Lee, Esq.

Where is Alan Lee, Esq.'s law office located?
Alan Lee, Esq.'s law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Lee, Esq. handle?
Alan Lee, Esq. focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Alan Lee, Esq. practiced law?
Alan Lee, Esq. has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Alan Lee, Esq. go to law school?
Alan Lee, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Alan Lee, Esq. for a consultation?
You can contact Alan Lee, Esq. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan Lee, Esq. received?
Alan Lee, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
- 1977
B.A.
UCLA
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1977
New York
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1982

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