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Vonda K Vandaveer
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Vonda K. Vandaveer is the principle attorney and owner of the law firm V.K. Vandaveer P.L.L.C. based in the Washington, DC area. Ms. Vandaveer represents clients in the United States and internationally in their business and immigration matters.
Ms. Vandaveer has lived and worked in the United States, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Balkans. Ms. Vandaveer has worked in both the private and government sectors.
She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Environmental Law Institute. She has been a member of American Bar Association (ABA), including serving as the Vice-Chair of the ABA’s Humanitarian Law Committee of the Section of International Law.
She is published in the ABA’s publications Middle East Commercial Law Developments and International Lawyer.
She has received professional training in consular processing at the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service Institute and has performed consular services at a U.S. embassy overseas.
Prior to earning her law degree and license, Ms. Vandaveer worked for 10 years as a journalist on the east and west coasts of the United States, winning awards for her news coverage.
Ms. Vandaveer earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine and her law degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
VK Vandaveer, PLLC
P.O. Box 27317, Washington, DC, 20038-7317
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Professionalism
Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2016 | Immigration
H1B Related
Vonda and team seemed very knowledgeable regarding immigration matters and I was comfortable with the initial presentation. However they failed to follow through in representing me as soon as the other party mentioned about counter suing. But isn't this what lawyers do ??
Vonda K Vandaveer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Vonda is an absolutely delightful person and a very knowledgeable attorney; particularly related to H1B visa matters. If you have an immigration issue, you should feel 100% confident retaining Vonda as your legal counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have read many of Ms. Vandaveer's answers. They are always on point. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have known Vonda for several years and she has always been my "go to" person when my clients need immigration advice. She is bright, personable and a delight to work with. Perhaps the greatest testament to her competence that I can give is to say that when I refer clients to her, know they are in good hands and I know they will be well served."
"I have worked on numerous matters with Attorney Vandaveer, and have found her to be smart, honest, pleasant to work with, highly diligent, and very knowledgeable about immigration law, government contracting, and employment and business issues spanning internationally. She has represented clients from many cultures, covering diverse legal issues concerning immigration, individual rights, US government contracting, employment and business law. I would highly recommend Attorney Vandaveer to any individual, contractor or company needing legal assistance in the areas above."
"I have worked with attorney Vonda Vandaveer to assist a client in a difficult situation where he needed to change to another H1B employer and sought recovery of unpaid wages. I found her to be helpful, caring, and very knowledgeable of both immigration law and employment law. I endorse this lawyer's work."
Experience
Honors
2001
Cum Laude Academic Honors, Georgia State University College of Law
1999
Highest Grade in Class - Multiple Classes, CALI Award for Excellence - Georgia State University College of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Instructor, Solo Practice University
2004 - Present
Attorney/Owner, V.K. Vandaveer PLLC
2013 - 2013
Interim Program Manager - Justice Training Transition Program, IDLO
2009 - 2012
Justice Advisor, US Embassy - Kabul
2003 - 2004
Consular Associate, U.S. Embassy - Sarajevo
2001 - 2003
Attorney, The Law Offices of Mishari Al-Ghazali, Kuwait City, Kuwait
1998 - 2001
Law Clerk/Attorney, Jean Padberg & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
Environmental Law Institute
2006 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Koehler v. Infosys Technologies Limited Incorporated
Pending
American General Trading and Contracting, WLL, ASBCA No. 56758, Under Contract No. DABM06-03-C-0009
Pending
Education
2000
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
U.S. Department of State Family Liaison Office Webinar
How to Establish an International Portable Law Practice
2011
ABA International Law Conference, Dublin, Ireland
Virtual Lawyer 2.0, Virtualization of the Law Practice
Publications
2013
2013
H-1B Legal Rights
H-1B Legal Rights (Author)
2013
U.S. Government Contractor - International
U.S. Government Contractor - International (Author)
2010
ABA Journal
Interview: Lawyer At Large
2007
ABA Middle East Law Bulletin
Author: Legal Developments in 2006 - Tunisia
2006
The International Lawyer (ABA)
Author: Regional and Comparative law, Middle Eastern Law, 2005
2002
The International Lawyer (ABA)
Author: 2001 Year-in-Review Summary, Kuwait
Languages
French
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Employer asking money to issue an experience letter ??
19 Oct 2013
Q&A
Definition of "foreign trade and commerce" under INA 319(b)
15 Oct 2013
Q&A
Does the preavailing wage (H1-B visa) include the benefits and the cost for the visa process or is it the net salary per year?
17 Sep 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Navigating the American Legal System for Foreign Contractors (and Subs) to the US Government
27 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
What To Do When Your Employer Refuses To Give You Your H-1B Documents
27 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Will I Be Deported If I Complain Against My H-1B Employer?
27 Aug 2013