Atty. Vic Goel

Atty. Vic Goel

Vic Goel is Managing Partner of Goel & Anderson, LLC. His practice involves strategic guidance and compliance management for U.S. and multinational corporations with large-scale immigration programs.

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About Vic Goel at a glance

Vic Goel is a immigration attorney based in Reston, Virginia, practicing at Goel & Anderson LLC. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 1993) and George Mason University (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business (2026). Serands clients in Reston, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Vic Goel is Managing Partner of Goel & Anderson, LLC. His practice involves strategic guidance and compliance management for U.S. and multinational corporations with large-scale immigration programs
  • He is an active speaker and writer on immigration law and has been interviewed on immigration issues by the NBC Nightly News, The Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Law, ComputerWorld, the Times of India and India Abroad, among others
  • In addition to being a longtime member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Vic is also an active member of the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers (ABIL), American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and the Society for Human Resource Management
  • Vic provides advisory information on the intersection of immigration policy, legislation, and trade policy to business and trade associations around the world, and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Immigration Law,* and was awarded a Distinguished Peer Review Rating for legal ability and ethical standards from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
  • He has also been named one of Washington, DC's Top Lawyers by Washingtonian magazine, and a Leading Legal Practitioner in Corporate Immigration by Who's Who Legal's Corporate Immigration

Practice Areas Explained

Vic Goel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Vic Goel 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 Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Vic Goel

Where is Vic Goel's law office located?
Vic Goel's law practice is located in Reston, Virginia. The firm is Goel & Anderson LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Vic Goel handle?
Vic Goel focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did Vic Goel go to law school?
Vic Goel earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BA, 1990).
How can I contact Vic Goel for a consultation?
You can contact Vic Goel 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 Vic Goel received?
Vic Goel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Business; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Washingtonian Magazine: Washington, DC's Top Lawyers.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
American University Washington College of Law
- 1993
BA
George Mason University
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washingtonian Magazine: Washington, DC's Top Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Immigration Lawyers Association: President's Commendation for exemplary service to the President
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal, Corporate Immigration: Thought Leader in Corporate Immigration
- 2026

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

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