Patrick Klauss, Esq. received his Bachelors degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut where he majored in Public Policy. He studied at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands where he focused on European Policy and Arts & Culture. Mr. Klauss obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School.
Patrick has extensive experience in a wide range of Immigration Law areas including family and employment based issues on both individual and corporate levels, and handles H-1B non-immigrant worker visas, O-1 visas for aliens of extraordinary ability, Labor Certification under PERM, E-1 and E-2 treaty and investor visas, multinational corporation transferee working visas (L-1), and all categories of I-140 Immigration Petitions. Mr. Klauss has also been involved with numerous aspects of criminal deportation issues, citizenship and naturalization, and administrative appeals to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Patrick regularly participates in numerous panels and presentations on recent immigration legal developments and issues.
In addition to his immigration experience, Patrick worked as a clerk at the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division First Department conducting research and drafting bench memos on various appellate issues. He also worked as a legal consultant at Bear Stearns in New York and in Audi A.G.’s legal department in Ingolstadt, Germany.
He is proficient in both German and Italian.
Bar Admissions:
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division
United States District Court for the Southern District of the State of NY
United States District Court for the Eastern District of the State of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
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Posted by Monika | July 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Green Card Processing
My husband and I sought out Berd & Klauss to help process his green card following the recommendation of a friend, who obtained her green card with Patrick's help. We were extremely grateful to be working with someone like Patrick throughout the process. From initial filing to completion, Patrick was...
Posted by Michelle | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended Immigration Attorney
I initially hired Patrick Klauss to help with my green card application that had dragged on for years, and was looking like it would never be resolved. With his help, it was quickly cleared up and I got my permanent residency. Since then, I retained him to help with my citizenship application, and as...
Posted by Renato | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Permanent Residence (Green Card)
Highly recommended. I had an urgent matter concerning my status in the US, and was referred to Berd & Klauss. From Day 1, Patrick K. was extremely helpful and always available to provide me with advices and legal support. He was very upfront about everything, and clearly outlined all the steps I ...
Thanks, Renato. It was a pleasure to help you and to get to know you through the process. Best of luck!
Posted by Martin | March 07, 2013 | Immigration
Great immigration lawyer
I want to share with you my experience regarding applying to get a green card through employment under i245 It was a complex case because the initial sponsor withdrew the petition , my new sponsor didnot have at that time enough net income and enough workers to qualify as sponsor also I wanted my wi...
Posted by Daniele | October 17, 2012 | Immigration
Immigration issue handled perfectly
I have been working with this law firm twice in the past 3 years and in both cases they provided me with excellent service. If you need quick and affordable legal advice especially on immigration issue, this firm is the right partner for you.
"Mr. Patrick is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Klauss is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
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2019
Client Champion Award, Silver, Martindale-Hubbell
2006 - Present
Partner, Berd & Klauss
2004 - 2005
Clerk, New York Supreme Court
2004 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
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German
Italian
