Atty. Brian M. Wang
Brian M. Wang joined Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP as Of Counsel in 2018, and was named a partner at the end of 2019.
Immigration Attorney · Serving Albany, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About Brian M. Wang at a Glance
Brian M. Wang is a Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on immigration. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D. (—) and Columbia University B.A. (—). Active member of Affiliations Mr, Wang is admitted to practice in New York State and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, and He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and he has served on the Executive Committee of the Upstate New York Chapter of AILA. Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian M. Wang
- Brian M. Wang joined Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP as Of Counsel in 2018, and was named a partner at the end of 2019
- Mr. Wang focuses his practice on all aspects of immigration law, including family- and employment-based immigration, I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement, nonimmigrant employment and investor visas, asylum and humanitarian relief, naturalization, inadmissibility waivers, and removal defense
- He consults with criminal defense attorneys on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and advises on crafting plea agreements to avoid deportation
- He has vast experience in citizenship matters, including military naturalization, expeditious naturalization, and complex acquired/derivative citizenship claims
- He is regularly featured as a speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs, educational seminars, and community organizations
- Mr. Wang speaks Mandarin Chinese
- Background/Education Mr. Wang received his Juris Doctor degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law where he completed the nationally acclaimed Integrated Trial Advocacy Program and received the Barrister Award
- He was a Staff Editor of the Temple Journal of Science, Technology, and Environmental Law and Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society Fellow
- He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University where he majored in East Asian Languages and Cultures
- Professional/Community •Super Lawyers, 2018 Upstate New York Rising Star Mr. Wang assists low-income clients on a pro bono basis through the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York and The Legal Project
- He is an active member of the Capital Region Immigration Collaborative (“CRIC”) of The Legal Project
- He serves as a mentor to law students and new attorneys through the mentorship program of the Asian American Bar Association of New York
- Presentations •Speaker, Introduction to Immigration Law, Family Based Immigration Basics (New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar, May 2018) •Speaker, Overview of Naturalization and Citizenship (New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) Continuing Legal Education 40-hour immigration training, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017) •Speaker, Family Immigration Basics & Naturalization and Citizenship (Prisoner’s Legal Services Continuing Legal Education Seminar, August 2017) •Speaker, Employment-Based Green Cards (Chinese Community Center of the Capital District of New York, Young Professionals Club, September 2016) •Speaker, Post-Graduation Immigration and Employment Options (Clarkson University, Capital Region Campus, May 2016)
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Brian M. Wang's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian M. Wang handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Immigration Law in Albany
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
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 Albany 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 venue, 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.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Albany Choose Brian M. Wang
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian M. Wang's practice in the field of immigration.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian M. Wang brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Immigration Practice
Concentrating on immigration means Brian M. Wang's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Brian M. Wang attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian M. Wang Handles in Albany
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