Dr. Tamara Relis

Immigration Attorney at New York, NY

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Immigration visa

Today for USA, I will only use her services for US Immigration, no doubt! Tamara, is a great professional and she explains to you the things clearly and precisely. She performs as nobody in the US Visa field. Moreover, she has a great heart. She knows how to advise you in order to build the right decision for your case and to protect you. Sincerely I have been impressed by the quality of her work and her result. It's obvious, she is a master Lawyer for US Visa. Tamara thank you for every thing. I will never forget; you won my heart for ever.

Above & beyond a consultation

I have talked to several lawyers before consulting Tamara and with great clarity, she gave me the most realistic consultation. When my documents are getting more proving, I'll definitely consider her as my lawyer. Based just on our brief talk, I believe Tamara is a fierce, hard-working attorney who would do anything in her capacity to make sure the success of your case. Without a client-attorney relationship established, Tamara with no hesitation has already given to me her best advice to improve my situation. This is giving me great motivation and targets to work for, putting down disappointment of my current status. If she is keeping this enthusiasm to every of her clients, I don't know the next time we talk, she still has time for my case. :)

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LAWYER SINCE 1998. WON TOP 5% APPLICATION AWARDS, AUTHOR, PAST US PROFESSOR, EXCELLENCE & COMPASSION

Dr. Tamara Relis is a Visa and Immigration attorney. She has been a lawyer since 1998 and has repeatedly won awards for producing strategic applications involving legal research in the top 5% of hundreds of others submitted. She has represented over 100 cases in courts as a trial lawyer (barrister/litigation), and has worked as a US Law Professor of Evidence, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution, as well as a postdoctoral legal fellow at Columbia Law School and London School of Economics.

She is the author of Clients' Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press 2009, 2011), which focuses on how lawyers and the legal system must improve to meet clients' needs, and The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press, 2017, forthcoming).

At RelisLaw PLLC, we do things differently. Your situation and your needs are our prime focus, to provide you with a most positive experience in the processing of your case. Your case will be vigorously and meticulously pursued through every available avenue to enable you to enjoy the vast array of opportunities USA and North America have to offer.

We assist clients, their businesses and their families located around the world, in all areas relating to visiting, working, performing, doing business, investing, claiming asylum, fighting removal, or immigrating to USA or Canada.

In working with Dr. Tamara Relis and her team, you will receive not only excellence and integrity in the quality of your representation, but highly personalized, compassionate service from a team who are committed to you, your business and your loved ones.

We take on only a limited number of new clients each month to enable us to care for you as part of our family, for your current visa process as well as for all of your legal needs thereafter. You will have a long-lasting relationship with us throughout your journey, with a team that truly cares about you and your life.

Licensed for 7 years

State NY

Status Currently Registered

Acquired 2016

Updated 11/17/2022

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

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RelisLaw PLLC

(855) 317-0233 Office

43 West 43 Street, Suite 135

New York, NY, 10036

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Posted by jean philippe Grange | August 17, 2016

Immigration visa

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Posted by LanAnh Truc Le | August 2, 2016

Above & beyond a consultation

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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2022

Great Help

I have had a great experience with RelisLaw, the firm which is helping me with the American naturalization process. The RelisLaw team treated me respectfully, and showed sympathy as I navigated the complexities of the application process. Coby was especially caring about my situation and immensely helpful, keeping in close touch with me. RelisLaw provided clear, comprehensible steps to follow, first-rate advice, and demonstrated their expert knowledge of immigrations laws. The quality of the firm’s service is very high, and the team there makes the experience truly manageable and easier to handle.

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Posted by Stokely | April 22, 2022

Great attorney and staff

The team was great and when the time came Attorney Relis worked diligently even after hours to make sure all loose ends were covered to ensure the best result possible which was successful! Thank you Relis Law

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2022

Very good

I have had a very positive experience with RelisLaw. Despite my case being somewhat complex, they were able to handle it very well. I find them to be very professional and direct to the point. This made me feel confident and relieved. Additionally, they provided me with useful advice and they really showed me that they know what they're experts when it comes to complex immigration issues.

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Posted by Mitali | March 9, 2022

Highly recommend

Dr. Tamara and her team are very knowledgeable! They worked with me every step of the way until the GC was approved. We had some challenges to start with but the Dr. Tamara's expertise was handy in resolving the issues promptly.

Posted by Carlos | January 13, 2022

Amazing, amazing, just amazing

Working with Dr. Relis and her team was such an amazing experience. Dr. Relis was always attentive to detail and was emotionally invested in our case. We were treated like human beings and not just clients. My wife and I felt a personal connection the moment we had a consultation with her, and we were excited to work with her after our first meeting. Dr. Relis showed deep knowledge of the ever-changing laws in the US and helped us understand caveats and important aspects of laws that were impactful in our case. She gave us great advice for our interview with the USCIS when we took her training and her thoroughness helped us provide a solid and truthful case. Her team was available always and promptly responded to our communications and questions. I am thankful to have worked with RelisLaw because they made such a stressful process very easy. We will always be thankful of their time and dedication to our case.

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Posted by Rachel | September 28, 2021

N400

RelisLaw helped me through the naturalization process and everything went smoothly. I made a great connection with Dr. Relis and she really cared about my particular situation. Would highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2021

Great experience!

Relis and her team helped my husband and I navigate through the I-130 process, and the 601 Waiver since I am a DACA recipient. After our first meeting with Dr. Relis, we wanted to work with her because she explained the process to us and answered all of our questions. She told us about similar cases to ours and how they had positive results therefore she was certain our case would be no different. Her team made the process manageable, gathering all the evidence and letters would have been stressful without Relis and her team. The paralegal that worked with us, Marie, was helpful and responsive to our emails. Marie made sure we were on track and answered any questions we had. Overall, it was a great experience working with Relis and her team. I look forward to working with them in the future.

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Posted by Mamun Abdullah | September 8, 2021

Excellent

Excellent service I have received from Relis Law PLLC. Dr. Tamara Relis and her great team have done wonderful job with my immigration matters. They have picked up all the relevant and essential information very efficiently. They have prepared my file with maximum effort and punctuality. I’m highly satisfied with their service.

Posted by Mark | August 27, 2021

Work with this team

The RelisLaw team held our hands every step of the way. From meeting with the team in person to phone calls and even to each email, they were professional in every instance. Dr. Relis provided us with the most up to date information with regards to the aspects of the law and laid out a great and affordable plan. Work with this team if you want results!

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Posted by Wendy N | August 26, 2021

Best Immigration Lawyer in New York

My experience with Dr Tamara Relis and her team has been great. Dr Relis was very clear about the laws and what to expect throughout my case. The team has patiently answered every question I have and kept me updated with my case. I definitely recommend Relis Law.

Posted by Miguel | August 20, 2021

Excellent job

I couldn't ask for a better lawyer u guys did a great and awesome job,just want to thank u from the botton of my heart ,you guys are the best and I recommend you to everyone once again thank you very much

Posted by Peter | March 30, 2021

Great immigration lawyer with lots of experience

We hired Dr. Relis and her team to assist with our marriage-based green card application. We approached several law firms initially but after an initial virtual meeting with Dr. Relis, during which she took a lot of time to explain all the relevant steps and laws, we decided to proceed with RelisLaw. We felt well cared for by everyone on the team throughout the process. The document preparation was time-consuming and required a lot of back and forth, but we could not have done it without the support of the RelisLaw team. Our application is now submitted to the government and we still have a long way to go before everything is done, but we feel relieved to know that we submitted the best possible application thanks to Dr. Relis and her team. RelisLaw stands out for their knowledge and expertise, but also for their customer-centered approach. We got comprehensive and fast advise whenever we needed it, whether related to our petition or other immigration questions. We highly recommend Dr. Relis and her team without reservations.

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Posted by Ion | March 27, 2021

Best immigration lawyer in NY

Dr. Tamara Relis and her team helped us to with all the papers since we got married to get my temporary 2-years GC and recently with renewing the green card. She is professional, she truly cares about her clients success and overall we had an excellent experience. Dealing with Immigration can be stressing and scary but she assured us she will help us all the way to get it sorted. Highly recommend for anyone that needs immigration support.

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Posted by Ahmad | March 11, 2021

Adjustment of status based on marriage

Dr. Tamara and her team did a great job and we got the results we were expecting. Her whole team is very professional and easy to communicate. Their service is worth the money. Would definitely recommend!!!

Posted by Jake | February 12, 2021

Excellent immigration lawyer!

My husband and I had an excellent experience working with Dr. Relis and her team. She met with us via Skype or phone call any time that we needed clarification on our case. She was very knowledgeable about the laws pertaining to our situation and the procedures that we would have to follow. She clearly explained all of the steps we would have to go through and helped us gather the necessary evidence to win our 601-A waiver. We are so grateful to have found Dr. Relis and her team. We highly recommend her to anybody who needs legal help with an immigration case!

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Posted by Mary | February 10, 2021

Marriage interview preparation

Dr. Tamara assisted us in our marriage interview preparations, we had 2 over the phone coaching sessions with her. She prepared us on what's to be expected during our interview and even how to act. We were initially uncertain about how to put together our vast evidences and she pointed us in the right direction so much so, we got complimented by our interview officer on how thorough and well organized we were. All in all the interview was a huge success.

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Posted by Charles | January 27, 2021

C Greenwald

I had a good experience with Dr. Relis (we are still in the middle of our paperwork/process but it seems to be going smoothly). You get what you pay for: quality service, attentiveness, and a steady, guiding hand through the treacherous legal world. Covid-19 has made nothing easy, but our collaboration with them has not felt difficult.

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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2020

professionalism

I have never needed a lawyer so it was hard getting one and I didn't known how to go about it. But having Relislaw by my side through this period has helped relieve some of the stress that comes with immigration cases.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
RelisLaw PLLC
2016 - Present

Research Fellow
London School of Economics
2015 - Present

Trial Lawyer
Licensed Practice for the Bar Counsel
2002 - Present

Attorney, Solicitor
Licensed To Practice In England & Wales
1998 - Present

Visiting Researcher
New York University School Of Law
2012 - 2013

Visiting Research Fellow
London School of Economics, Law Dept
2009 - 2013

Asst. Professor of Law
Touro Law Center, New York
2009 - 2014

British Academy Postdoctoral Research Fellow
London School of Economics, Law Department
2006 - 2009

Legal Research Fellow
London School of Economics, Law Dept
2005 - 2015

Postdoctoral Legal Fellow
Columbia University Law School
2005 - 2009

ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
London School of Economics, Law Department
2005 - 2006

Attorney Trial Lawyer
Plowden Buildings Chamber, Temple, London & Clerksroom
2003 - 2004

Pro Bono Work
Mary Ward Legal Center
1996 - 1996

Attorney
GSC Solicitors
1996 - 1998

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Education

Columbia University Law School, New York
Postdoctoral Legal Fellow
2009

University of Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
2006

London School of Economics and Political Science, Law Department
PhD - Doctorate in Law
2005

London School of Economics and Political Science, Law Department
LL.M - Master of Laws
1998

University of London
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1995

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Associations

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2015 - Present

New York City Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

New York County Bar Association
Member
2015 - Present

Law Society of England and Wales
Member
1998 - 2015

Bar Council of England and Wales
Member
1998 - 2015

Law and Society Association- Human Rights
Member
1998 - 2015

Law and Society Association- CRN South Asia
Member
1998 - 2015

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Languages Spoken

English

French

Spanish

Italian

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Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
SuperLawyers
2021

Super Lawyer, Rising Stars
SuperLawyers
2020

Rising Stars
SuperLawyers
2019

Work in International Human Rights, Movement of People
British Academy Award
2016

Career Development Award
Research Council Fund
2006

Postdoctoral Legal Research Award for Human Rights Work
British Academy
2006

Award for Work on Clients' Rights and Problems in Legal Systems
Economic Research Council Award
2005

Provosts Office Seed Fund Award
Columbia University Law School, New York
2004

Law Teaching Prize
London School of Economics, Law Dept.
2003

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Publications

Oxford University Press
THE PURCHASE OF HUMAN RIGHTS: STANDARDS AND LEGAL PLURALISM IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH
2017

Journal of Legal Pluralism and Unofficial Law
The Unifying Benefits of Studies in Legal Pluralism
2016

United Nations Development Programme Press
CEDAW Permeation in Mahila Panchayats and Nari Adalats’ in EXPERIENCE IN ACCESS TO JUSTICE: ENGAGING WITH NON-STATE JUSTICE SYSTEMS & CONDUCTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE ASSESSMENTS
2012

Cambridge University Press
PERCEPTIONS IN LITIGATION AND MEDIATION: LAWYERS, DEFENDANTS, PLAINTIFFS AND GENDERED PARTIES
2011

Human Rights Quarterly
Human Rights and Southern Realities
2011

Pittsburgh Law Review
“It’s Not About The Money!”: A Theory On Misconceptions Of Plaintiffs’ Litigation Aims
2007

Harvard Negotiation Law Review
Consequences Of Power
2007

JAPAN ASSOCIATION OF THE SOCIOLOGY OF LAW (JASL) UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO
Lawyers and Clients: Disparate Conceptions of Dispute Resolution in Litigation-Linked Mediation
2004

Kyoto University Law School Publication
Disparate Lay and Legal Actor Perceptions of the Meaning and Function of Mediation (translated to Japanese)
2004

Studies in Law, Politics and Society
Civil Litigation from Litigants’ Perspectives: What We Know and What We Don’t Know About the Litigation Experience of Individual Litigants
2002

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Speaking Engagements

University of Montreal
Accounting for the Permeation of Human Rights in the Himalayas
2017

Seeking Certainty, Making Truth' Law & Social Sciences Conference
Thinking with Evidence
2016

Law & Society Conference New Orleans
Legal Pluralism: Culture and Religion, ‘Indian Courts, Panchayats and Tibetan Justice Ideals: Comparing Conceptions of Harm, Human Rights and Non-State Laws in the Himalayas
2016

Conference of South Asia
Accounting for Human Rights Abuse in South Asia
2016

American Law and Society Conference
Human Rights and Movement of People
2016

Mediate Scotland Conference
Keynote Speaker
2015

Manipal University Center of Philosophy and the Indian Council for Social Science Research
International Conference on Non-State Legal Practices in India
2015

Law and Society Conference Seattle
The Unifying Benefits of Studies in Legal Pluralism: A View from Actors in the Indian Subcontinent, Legal Pluralism and Its Contribution to the Global South/North Paradigm Panel
2015

Constitutional Democracy
Law, Justice, Democracy and the Clash of Cultures
2013

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
The Future of Court Alternative Dispute Resolution
2011

United Nations Development Programme
State and Non-State Justice Systems
2010

Rutgers Law School, New York
Clients' and Lawyers' Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation
2010

Cornell Law School
Human Rights and Violence Against Women
2010

Fordham Law School, New York
Culture and Disputing Processes
2009

McGill University
‘Human Rights Abuse Paradigms: Discontinuities in Local Desires and International Law’
2008

Yale Law School, United Nations Development Programme Conference
Access to Justice: Law, Policy and Institutions
2006

Yale Law School & UNDP
Access to Justice: Law, Policy, Institutions
2006

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (6)

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

Ral Obioha

Immigration Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tamara is extremely knowledgeable in immigration law! She takes her time with every case and/or client to provide the very best counsel! If you want a lawyer who invests her best time and effort in your case, Tamara is who! I certainly endorse this lawyer."

Racquel Cousins

Immigration Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dr. Relis is an extremely courteous colleague. She is well known in the community. She works hard for her clients and provides excellent service."

Somair Alam

Immigration Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Relis is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

Aseel Al-Ramahi

Immigration Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tamara Relis is the right kind of attorney - An attorney that cares about her clients and focuses thoroughly on their cases and their needs. She is detail-oriented as well as conscientious. I recommend Dr Relis for any client that is looking for a smooth, happy and successful relationship with an attorney."

Jason Baxter

Immigration Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer.'. Tamara Relis is a very hard working attorney who will not rest until she has completed the work necessary for a case... When I asked her to cover a case for me she did an excellent job and I would recommend her for any type of work that you need. I have worked with many attorneys during my career and I don't know anyone who spends as much time preparing as Tamara. Anyone who hires Tamara Relis should feel confident that they are getting their money's worth."

Bonnie Schinagle

Asylum Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Legal scholarship requires an special attention to detail. Dr. Rellis is a noted legal scholar and is an established authority in the fields of asylum and immigration law. I highly recommend her. Bonnie Spiro Schinagle, Esq."

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