Kavitha Bhagat

Kavitha Bhagat

also known as Kavitha Rathna Giridhar

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at Beachwood, OH
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

3401 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 340-903, Beachwood, OH

About Kavitha

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 70%

All forms of immigration law - removal proceedings, family-based and employment-based

15 years

70%
Asylum 30%

15 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 14 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2011

Active

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Location

Bhagat Immigration Law, LLC

3401 Enterprise Pkwy, Suite 340-903, Beachwood, OH, 44122

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Kavitha Bhagat's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

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Posted by Chandra | December 08, 2014 | Immigration

My Wife's 485 got approved

My Wife got her Green Card She had received a RFE and I really appreciate her efforts guiding us on how to address the case and make it happen in a Short Time. I would definitely recommend anyone to take your services in immigration related cases.

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Kavitha Bhagat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Billy Husher

Immigration lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Kavitha for almost two years. She is brilliant and very knowledgable of the law, regulations, and practice of immigration. When she doesn't know the answer, she works diligently to research and collaborate with other legal professionals to achieve results for her clients."

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Susan Blumenthal

Immigration lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Kavitha. She is a skilled attorney experienced in the many aspects of immigration law. She provides her clients with superior representation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Weronika Costas

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kavitha is very knowledgeable about immigration law and has superb research and writing skills. She is passionate about immigration law and goes above and beyond to find solutions for her clients. I highly recommend Kavitha as an immigration attorney."

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Marianna Tuninskaya

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kavitha and I worked together as legal interns, and I am happy to endorse her as an amazing immigration practitioner. She is extremely hardworking, dedicated, and knowledgeable about the ever-changing field of immigration law. Kavitha is proficient at legal research and writes clearly and eloquently. She is task-oriented, courteous, and helpful to those around her. In addition, Kavitha thinks outside the box to come up with creative solutions to even the most complex immigration problems. I am very fortunate to have her as a resource in my network of colleagues."

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Heather Doherty

International law lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have experience working with Kavitha on complex legal research, writing, and publication projects in the area of international law. Her legal research, analysis, and writing skills are exemplary. She has an incredible work ethic, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. I endorse her and believe she would be a great asset to any client who seeks her assistance."

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Andrew Bramante

Immigration lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Other

"I have known Kavitha Giridhar for over five years. She is a wonderful immigration attorney and very dedicated to her clients."

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Shelley Starzyk

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Kavitha as an attorney. She is very knowledgeable about immigration law and the immigration system. Kavitha is a dedicated attorney who cares about her clients and will fight for their rights."

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Billy Husher

Immigration lawyer

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Marianna Tuninskaya

Immigration lawyer

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Weronika Costas

Immigration lawyer

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Andrew Bramante

Immigration lawyer

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Shelley Starzyk

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

The Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers®

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Ethics Dialogue Award: First Prize, Human Rights Section, Inamori Center for Ethics and Excellence

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Managing Attorney, Bhagat Immigration Law

2018 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law

2013 - 2021

Partner, The Costas Network Law Center LLC

2011 - 2013

Attorney Advisor, Department Of Justice - Miami Immigration Court

2011 - 2011

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2010 - 2010

Legal Intern, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia

Associations

2023 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Ohio chapter)

Treasurer

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

South Asian Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Motion to Reopen and Motion to Administratively Close Proceedings

Approved

Withholding of Removal

Approved

Self-Petition for Battered Spouse (I-360)

Approved

Temporary Protected Status with AAO

Approved

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Education

2011

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Drake University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Cuyahoga County, Office of the Public Defender - Speaker Series

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

2016

The 3rd Annual ESOL Brunch

Employment Opportunities for Immigrants

2015

The 2nd Annual ESOL Brunch

Immigration Employment

2015

Make Cleveland Global

Nonimmigrant Visas (E and L)

2013

Immigration Judges' Brown Bag Lunch Series

212(h) Waivers

Publications

2011

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law Justice for All: Protecting the Translation Rights of Defendants in International War Crime Tribunals

Languages

English

Activity

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