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Managing Partner of Lee and Garasia, LLC, a law firm in Edison devoted exclusively to immigration law. Former Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association Immigration Section. Since 1998, I have handled all types of immigration matters ranging from simple applications for citizenship to complex appeals and waivers. We have been a fixture both in the local community as well as among the immigration bar. As an attorney, I personally work on all cases and meet with each and every client.
Practice areas
Representation for citizenship and marriage interviews; family petitions; I-601 waivers; immigration court; deportation defense; and criminal-immigration counseling.
25 years
Languages spoken
English, Gujarati, Turkish, Spanish
Lee and Garasia, LLC
190 NJ-27
Suite 204
Edison, NJ, 08820
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2002 | 06/08/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1997 | 07/12/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer in Immigration Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
Super Lawyer in Immigration Law | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2014 |
Top Nationwide Attorneys | Newsweek | 2013 |
Ten Leaders in Immigration Law | Ten Leaders Cooperative | 2013 |
Leader in Immigration Law | TIME Magazine | 2013 |
Strathmore's Who's Who | Strathmore | 2005 |
National Leadership Award | Business Advisory Council | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Lee and Garasia, LLC | 1998 - Present |
Legal Clerk | Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office | 1997 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Union County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Ocean County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Project | Member | 2012 - Present |
Monmouth Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Middlesex County Bar Association | Former Chair, Immigration Law Committee | 2004 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 2002 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
New Jersey State Bar Association | Former Chair, Immigration Section | 1997 - Present |
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey | Member | N/A |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter) | Former Co-chair, Motor Vehicle Commission Committee | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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SpeakEasy | Facing Immigration Problems? | 2014 |
Asbury Park Press | "Breaking the Immigration Impasse" Op-ed | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law | JD | 1997 |
Yale University | BA | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Immigration Q & A | DAPA & DACA | 2015 |
Fresh Outlook TV Show | Immigration Reform | 2013 |
Middlesex County Bar Association | Immigration Consequences of Convictions | 2013 |
Employment Immigration Basics | Employment Based Immigration | 2013 |
Middlesex County Bar Association | Immigration Consequences of Municipal Court Convictions | 2012 |
Citizenship Seminar | Citizenship Misconceptions | 2011 |
Annual Celebration | Citizenship and Naturalization | 2010 |
Radio America 1700 Immigration Spotlight | Immigration Questions & Answers | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Motion To Reopen Denied I-130 Granted | I-130 Reopened. |
212i Fraud Waiver Approved | Waiver was approved |
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Douglas Pine, Immigration Attorney on Mar 4, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Paris for over two years during which he has demonstrated consistent professionalism and a clear expertise in Immigration Law. He shows a genuine concern for his clients that is expressed in the quality of his work.
Gregory Shugar, Immigration Attorney on Mar 7, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paris for about 9 years. He is extremely knowledgeable in his areas of practice. I have referred immigration clients to him and the clients were very satistifed. As well as being very knowledgeable he is also very compassionate to his clients needs.
Anthony Vecchio, Immigration Attorney on Feb 1, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paris is an excellent attorney that provides exceptional service to immigration clients. I highly recommend him.
H. Aalsberg, Immigration Attorney on Jun 1, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paris is one of America's Top Immigration Lawyers. I have sent many clients to him and everyone was amazed by his abilities. I endorse him 100%.
George Alevras, Immigration Attorney on Dec 25, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I have worked with Paris many times. He is a gentleman and a scholar. I refer all immigration matters to him and clients are consistently happy with the high caliber attorney he is. I highly recommend him.
Anjana Garasia, Immigration Attorney on Oct 28, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Brilliant lawyer! Paris Lee's ability to analyze legal issues and problem-solve is unsurpassed. His legal writing skills are the best in the business. He is a fierce advocate for his clients. He is also honest and extremely hardworking.
John O'Brien, Immigration Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Bryan Perez, Immigration Attorney on Sep 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Lee and his firm are an asset to the immigration legal community. His knowledge of the law is surpassed only by his passion to effectively advocate for his clients.
Susan Clark, Immigration Attorney on Apr 4, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paris for a long time and I have always found him to be professional and extremely knowledgeable in the area of Immigration. I would highly recommend him.
Paul Szeto, Immigration Attorney on Mar 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Paris is definitely an experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated immigration attorney. I have known him for many years and would recommend him without hesitation.
Christina Vassiliou Harvey, Immigration Attorney on May 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Lee and his law partner, Angie Garasia, Esq., are a dynamic duo when it comes to immigration law. They work hard for their clients and are knowledgable about immigration law and manuevering through the federal system.
Julie Goldberg, Immigration Attorney on Apr 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lee and Garasia are an excellent team! When you hire one you get both! I frenquently see Ms. Garasia at the Newark Immigration Offices she is always very professional and goes the extra mile to help her clients. You cant go wrong in hiring this firm!
Edward Ruane, Immigration Attorney on Sep 23, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Paris and I worked together for a number of years with the same firm. He is very knowledgeable in the field of immigration law. He is always been very helpful whenever we had any questions. We recommend his firm highly.
Joseph Cella, Immigration Attorney on Jul 26, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Located in Edison, New Jersey, attorney Paris Lee,of the law firm of Lee & Garasia has distinguished himself as a leader in Immigration law. Being one of the few full-service, experienced and reputable Immigration Law Firms in the area, the attorneys and staff at Lee & Garasia have become known for being extremely knowledgeable, courteous and hardworking, and their expertise in such matters as Naturalization, Naturalization Appeals, Family Immigration, as well as other areas of immigration Law is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. As a colleague, I enthusiastically recommend Paris Lee, Esq. without reservation.
Raymond Raya, Immigration Attorney on May 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have referred many immigration matters to Mr. Lee and he has hit a home run for his clients on every case. He is an amazing attorney.
Melinda Middlebrooks, Immigration Attorney on May 9, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Paris Lee has been very responsive to referrals of immigration matters from our Firm. He is personable, approachable and knowledgeable about immigration matters. I endorse Paris Lee.
Rupal Parikh, Immigration Attorney on Mar 10, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. He is also very trustworthy and dedicated to his clients and their cases.
Thomas Blauvelt, Immigration Attorney on Mar 7, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Paris Lee for 10 years. He is well respected by his peers and clients. I would not hesitate to refer immingration clients to him.
Harlan York, Immigration Attorney on Dec 7, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paris Lee is a committed, diligent and trustworthy immigration lawyer. He's also one of the hardest working attorneys who I've had the pleasure of knowing in my 15+ years of practicing immigration law.