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Elaine Hope Witty

Elaine Hope Witty

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Immigration
    18 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Pro Bono (10%)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    1028 Oakhaven Rd
    Memphis, TN 38119
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Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish
  • Yiddish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 6 reviews
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5 star rating

“Help with Hispanic Family”

Posted by: Bruce, 2009-11-02 23 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Elaine has been invaluable as a lawyer and help to lead us through the murky waters of immigration for an employee. Because we are a faith group... more
5 star rating

“Multiple helps received over the past 7 years from Clients of Hispanic Community Services, Inc.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-30 25 days ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Elaine Witty has help me with several clients from Hispanic Community Services, Inc with preparing their paper work on different immigration issues.
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Karin Wolman

I have served on committees and as co-editor of a professional publication with Elaine, and I have the highest regard for her dedication and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Karin Wolman , New York (NY), 21 days ago
Karen Weinstock

Elaine is a passionate and compassionate attorney who helps many of her clients in very complex immigration law cases, such as religious workers. She... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Karen Weinstock , Atlanta (GA), 25 days ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Elaine Hope Witty was first licensed to practice law in NJ.
  • 16 years since Elaine Hope Witty was first licensed to practice law in NY.
  • 2 years since Elaine Hope Witty was first licensed to practice law in TN.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Yeshiva University Stern College for Women Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts 1988
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Training in Immigration Law City of New York Human Resources Administration 2007
Mentor Award for the Urban Fellows Program City of New York Department of Administrative Services 2004
See all 5 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Pro Bono Counsel American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance Program 2008–present
Member, Corporate Practice Committee American Immigration Lawyers Association New York Chapter 2009–present
See all 10 association entries

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Why does my son-in-law have to return to his...
Elaine's answer: Typically, a person has to return to home country for an immigrant visa interview if the person has... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
Immigration Law and the Family Law Practitioner American Bar Association 2010
Nontraditional Religious Occupations American Immigration Lawyers Association Options for Religious Workers 2010
See all 7 publications

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
I-601 waivers of inadmissibility American Immigration Lawyers Association Mid-South Chapter Annual Conference 2009
Strategic Lawyering in Consular Processing American Immigration Lawyers Association Mid-South Chapter/Federal Bar Association Annual Conference 2009
See all 9 speaking engagements