$ 350-400 per hour
PRO
also known as Brittany Lace Thomas
Virtual Consultation Available
Brittany Faith is head of Abbott, Weiss’ Immigration Practice Group. Ms. Faith has extensive experience serving clients throughout the world with their immigration needs, including family-based immigration petitions, employment-based petitions, and humanitarian relief. She is committed to providing personalized, cost-effective immigration services for her clients around the world and across the U.S.
Ms. Faith is a regular contributor and speaker on immigration for organizations such as the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC), Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), as well as numerous local bar associations, non-profits, and media outlets.
In addition to her role at Abbott, Weiss, Ms. Faith serves her community as a leader through her involvement in bar associations. She currently serves as one of the twenty-one nationally elected Elected Directors on the AILA Board of Governors and as East Tennessee Governor for the TBA. Ms. Faith also has served in many leadership roles as part of the ABA and TBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD). She is especially proud that she was part of the reinvigoration of the Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women (SETLAW) and served as President in 2015. She was also honored to be selected to serve on the Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts Immigration Task Force. At the local, state, and national level, Ms. Faith improves her community and profession through consistent leadership and service to others.
Ms. Faith’s dedication and skill has earned her numerous accolades including the 2021 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award by AILA for her outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law, the 2019 “ABA on the Rise- Top 40 Young Lawyers” award, and the 2023 University of Tennessee’s Volunteer 40 Under 40 Award. In 2020, Ms. Faith was selected for membership in the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, in which membership is limited to one third of one percent of all lawyers in America. She has been nominated to be a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2017, and she maintains a 10.0 Superb Rating from Avvo.
When she is not working for the betterment of immigration practices and the legal community, she spends her time cooking, gardening, and enjoying the company of her husband, Justin, and two children, Bennett and Adeline.
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Practice Area
14 years
$ 350-400 per hour
5 %
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Mobile
801 Broad Street, Suite 428, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
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Posted by Icela | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Soy clienta de la Abogada Brittany, y mi caso era muy dificil pero ella ah podido ayudar en todo el processo de mi caso y hemos logrado mucho en esta trayectoria. Aparte de eso es muy amable y comprensiva, no solo eso.. sabe hablar Español Y Ingles. Excelente persona y abogada!
Posted by Christina | August 7, 2015
Brittany has been co-counsel for a real estate dispute for the past two and a half years for us. She is sharp, smart, quick on her feet and assertive on her clients' behalf. We would hire her again.
"I endorse this lawyer. Brittany is an ethical, hard working attorney who protects the rights of those she represents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brittany is kind, honest and talented in her work. She is resourceful and will fight for your needs. Her dedication Is apparent."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Brittany during our first year of law school, and she is undoubtedly one of the strongest advocates for the rights of others that I've ever had the privilege of knowing. Brittany truly invests in her clients and cases; she was the well-deserved recipient of many pro bono awards throughout law school and created numerous opportunities for her peers to also serve. Her passion lies in immigration, and she is well-versed in the laws and issues affecting this area. Brittany has inspired many (myself included!) to become more actively involved in their communities and address needs that arise. I greatly respect her!"
"I went to law school with Brittany and have seen the work she does. I’ve never met someone more dedicated to justice and fairness. Brittany will fight tooth and nail for her clients, will get them results, but more than that will care about them as people. I endorse this lawyer."
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2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Star of the Quarter, Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
President's Special Recognition Award, Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2016
Star of the Quarter, Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2015
Public Service Award Nominee, Young Professionals of Chattanooga
2015
Star of the Quarter, Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2014
Pro Bono Excellence Award, Legal Aid of East Tennessee
2014
Young Lawyer's Division Volunteer of the Year, Chattanooga Bar Association
2014
Pro Bono Hero, American Immigration Lawyers Association
2012
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, UT Pro Bono
2012
Rule 31 Certification, Mediation Clinic
2011
Law Student Volunteer of The Year, Tennessee Bar Association
2025 - Present
Member, Abbott, Weiss, Faith & Darnell, PLLC
2012 - 2025
Director, Grant, Konvalinka & Harrison
2011 - 2011
Field Placement Intern, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Legal Aid of East Tennessee
2011 - 2012
Research Assistant, University of Tennessee College of Law
2011 - 2011
Summer Intern, Community Legal Center
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Ridenour and Ridenour Law Firm
2012 - Present
Young Professionals Association of ChattanoogaMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2020 - 2022
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPractice Services Director
2020 - 2022
La Paz ChattanoogaBoard Chair
2019 - 2021
America Immigration Lawyers Association (Midsouth Chapter)Chair
2017 - 2018
Chattanooga Bar Association YLDPresident
2017 - 2020
Tennessee Bar AssociationEast Tennessee Governor
2017 - 2017
La Paz ChattanoogaLatino Leadership Awards Co-Chair
2016 - 2017
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPublic Education Chair
2015 - 2016
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMeetings Coordinator
2014 - 2015
Memphis Immigration AdvocatesPast Chair
2014 - 2016
La Paz of ChattanoogaSecretary
2013 - 2014
Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for WomenPast President
2013 - 2017
American Inns of CourtMember
Won
2012
J.D.
2009
B.A.
2018
Children in the Crosshairs of Immigration
2017
New Year; New Initiative: Tips for a Diverse Practice
2016
Introduction to Employment Immigration
2013
Immigration for General Practitioners
2012
Law School Pro Bono Models
2015
2011
2010
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I want to travel to Spain next year, i already have my DACA papers, is it possible to travel with no problem?
10 Aug 2013
Moving to new apartment while H-1B amendment petition pending.
09 Aug 2013
I get pull over for dui and now i dont know if im goin to loose my work permit
07 Aug 2013