Elaine Hope Witty
also known as Elaine Witty
About Elaine
Biography
I am very passionate about being an immigration attorney. I believe that by helping someone remain in the United States permanenty, the entire course of that family is forever altered.
I was profiled by Cardozo Alumni Magazine
I featured in a profile about my work in Haiti
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
35 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 32 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Witty Law Group, PLLC
6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 250, Memphis, TN, 38119
Witty Law Group PLLC
345 Seventh Ave, 21st FL, New York, NY, 10001
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Elaine Hope Witty's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
34 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by MP | April 11, 2014 | Immigration
Elaine is awesome
Elaine is great, I truly recommend her. As a student, I have no experience dealing with lawyers, so I checked this website and found Elaine. I was very lucky to come across her. I left a message and she called me the next day, and spend 30+ minutes with me on the phone giving me advice about immi...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2012
Very personable and devoted lawyer.
From my experience, Ms. Elaine Witty seems to be fully devoted to hers clients and the profession. When she counseled me, I could feel her passion in trying to show me the way that would benefit me and me only. She looked at me as a whole person and openly and honestly let me know what she thought w...
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2012 | Immigration
Very friendly and evaluates cases at a deep level.
Elaine is very helpful and patient with my case. She pays attention to details in order to give a better interpreted answer. She definitely offered me a lot of options on what I could expect and do. I felt comfortable talking to her as she was very warm and nice. Definitely talk to her if you have an...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2011 | Immigration
Most compassionate lawyer I know
I was searching for an immigration lawyer and I called Elaine because of the good reviews I read from this site. She is exactly what other clients have said - patient, compassionate, thorough and extremely helpful. I would recommend her to all my friends who need an immigration lawyer.
Posted by Nirali | August 19, 2011 | Immigration
Such valuable correct advice!
Elaine was so warm and showed me all the pros and cons of different options available. She totally left it to me what I wanted to take up eventually but she gave me very good advice right over the phone and patiently listened to me while I narrated my case. She is everything that these reviews say a...
Elaine Hope Witty's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Witty's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Elaine. She is an outstanding attorney who is extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and helpful. She is very generous with her time, a wonderful mentor to new attorneys, diligent and just one of the kindest attorneys I've ever met."
"I endorse this lawyer. Elaine is witty and intelligent and a fine lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Graet immigration attorney: Best Bet in Memphis bar none!"
"Elaine is a highly knowledgable attorney in the field of immigration law. She is conscientious, articulate, detail-oriented and extremely personable. Elaine considers every aspect of a case carefully to produce the best possible results for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Elaine as an immigration attorney to any client."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Ms. Witty was able to figure out what to do and explain what needed to be done so that I was able to help my client."
"I have served on committees and as co-editor of a professional publication with Elaine, and I have the highest regard for her dedication and integrity, her intelligence and wisdom."
"Elaine is a passionate and compassionate attorney who helps many of her clients in very complex immigration law cases, such as religious workers. She is a great asset to the immigrant community in the U.S. and fights for her clients. I endorse her work in the area of immigration law."
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Experience
Honors
2016
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2016
Who's Who Legal International Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2015
Who's Who Legal International Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2014
Who's Who Legal International Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Who's Who Legal International Corporate Immigration Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2013
The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, Who's Who Legal
2013
Top Lawyers Northeast, Avvo
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyers Northeast, Avvo
2011
Top Lawyers Northeast, Avvo
2010
Top Lawyers Northeast, Avvo
2007
Outstanding Training in Immigration Law, City of New York Human Resources Administration
2004
Mentor Award for the Urban Fellows Program, City of New York Department of Administrative Services
2002
Dedication to NYC’s Immigrant Communities, City of New York Department of Youth and Community Development
1994
Outstanding Member, Committee of Women in the Law, New York State Bar Association
1993
Pro Bono Service, Brooklyn Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor Immigration Law, City University of New York School of Professional Studies
Associations
2014 - Present
Tennessee Commission on Continuing Education & SpecializationMentor
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, National Committee Annual Conference
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association Military Assistance ProgramPro Bono Counsel
2013 - 2015
Tennessee Bar Association, Access to Justice CommitteeMember
2013 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)Member, Nominations Committee
2013 - 2016
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember, National Committee - Publications Committee
2013 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)Chair, Advocacy Committee
2012 - 2013
Tennessee Bar AssociationChair, Immigration Law Section
2012 - 2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)Vice Chair, Advocacy Committee
2011 - 2012
Tennessee Bar AssociationChair Elect, Immigration Law Section
2011 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association - New York ChapterCo-Editor Annual Conference Handbook
2011 - 2012
Tennessee Bar AssociationVice Chair, Immigration Law Section
2010 - 2010
Federal Bar Association Immigration CommitteeBoard Member
2010 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association - New York ChapterCo-Editor Annual Conference Handbook
2010 - 2010
Federal Bar Association Mid-South ChapterMember, Annual Conference Planning Committee
2010 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers Association - Rome District ChapterEditor-in-Chief Spring Conference Handbook
2009 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association - New York ChapterCo-Editor Annual Conference Handbook
2009 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterMember, Corporate Practice Committee
2009 - 2012
Tennessee Bar AssociationChair, Immigration Law Section, Legislative Committee
2007 - 2007
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterMember, Nominations Committee
2005 - 2006
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterChair
2004 - 2005
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterVice-Chair
2003 - 2004
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterSecretary
2002 - 2003
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterTreasurer
2001 - 2001
American Immigration Lawyers Association New York ChapterMember, Nominations Committee
1999 - 2002
Association of the Bar of the City of New York Immigration and Nationality CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Won on Appeal at the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
National Jewish Law Review
1990
Tax Clinic
1989
National Jewish Law Review
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1988
AA-Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Polyamory? Polygamy? Will Family Immigration Law Ever Allow Three To Tango?
2016
2015
Overview of Immigration Law
2015
I-601/I-601A Immigrant Waiver Primer
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Languages
Hebrew
French
Yiddish
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can a H1B visa holder work part-time in a music school?
17 Jul 2011
Can a permanent resident apply for Medicaid when A Form I-864 was submitted when he was petitioned by his son?
19 Apr 2010
DO I need to file affidavit of support at the same time filing the I-130 form
19 Apr 2010