John W. Lawit

John W. Lawit

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

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Practice Areas

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  • 100% Immigration

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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John W. Lawit was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has been a New Mexico resident since 1970. He received his J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center in... more

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2 endorsements


Stephen D Aarons

I endorse this lawyer. I don't think I have ever actually met Mr. Lawit, but he is "the top drawer lawyer" in New Mexico on the subject of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Aarons , Santa Fe (NM), About 1 year ago
Rebecca Kitson

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Rebecca Kitson , Albuquerque (NM), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

32 years since John W. Lawit was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Mexico Authorized to practice law 1980 10/18/2010
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1992 05/15/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at John W. Lawit, P.C. 1980–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Franklin Pierce Law Center Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) 1977
University of New Mexico Bachelor of Art 1973

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Southwest Super Lawyer Southwest Super Lawyers 2008
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2000
See all 8 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member, Immigration Law Section New Mexico State Bar Association 2008-present
Member State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section 2008-present
See all 12 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Proposition 187 - Trashing the Constitution Torch, American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico 1995
Battered Spouse and Children Provisions in U.S. Immigration Law State Bar of New Mexico 1995
See all 8 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Work Visas & Permanent Residency Work Visas & Permanent Residency 2008
Visas Visa Seminar 2008
See all 74 speaking engagements