Thomas J. Arkell

Thomas J. Arkell

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1998

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 28 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1997

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Husch Blackwell

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Thomas J. Arkell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Posted by Guy | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional, to the point, no unnecessary (and costly) steps

When I started to consider applying for a green card, I was certain I didn't have a strong enough case. I decided to consult Mr. Arkell, to figure out what I would need to work on to build a case. He surprised me by telling me I had a strong enough case for NIW (at the time I was thinking about Extra...ordinary Abilities). Mr. Arkell and his team guided me in getting letter of support and then throughout the whole process. They knew what needed to be done at every stage, and equally important - what not to do (or waste time and money on). Sure, it took a very long time, but that's mostly waiting for USCIS to make a decision, nothing any lawyer can help with. I have now received my card and am very pleased.

Posted by Mostafa Jafari | January 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended!

Mr. Arkell's team at Dunn Law has done a great job on my green card application. He is an excellent immigration attorney and I highly recommend him for NIW/EB2 petitions. I worked with him and Dunn Law Firm for my petition and I was extremely pleased with their services. I started the whole process i...n May 2018 and by the first week of January 2019, I had my permanent resident card!

Posted by adi | July 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you so much!!!!!!

My name is Adi Pinkas and I’m a neuroscientist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY. When I woke up this morning, July 19th, I saw a notification on my phone regarding the green card: it has been shipped and is scheduled to arrive on July 21st. I will probably never forget this morning, as it r...epresents the beginning of a magnificent journey for my family and I. When I tell my friends and colleagues about the time it took for the process of adjustment of status to be completed – 9.5 months – people find it hard to believe. I then explain the efficiency, professionalism and kindness of the Arkell team and it all makes sense. Choosing this team was an easy decision: I spoke with 3 other attorneys before Mr. Arkell and they were all considerably pessimistic about the time it would take to apply for a National Interest Waiver and the chances of approval. Mr. Arkell was candid about his confidence in my case and the potential sequence of events which he laid out was, in retrospect, remarkably accurate. I am grateful for the service provided by Mr. Arkell’s team and highly recommend them.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great immigration attorney

Thomas Arkell is a great attorney! He and his team are very experienced in NIW/EB petition. Thomas Arkell evaluated my case to make sure I had good chances for a successful outcome. His professional fees are very reasonable. I highly recommend Thomas Arkell and the Dunnlaw firm for permanent res...idency petitions.

Posted by Tao | March 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended green card attorney

Mr. Arkell's team at Dunn Law has done a great job on my green card application. These wonderful people have shown me the outstanding knowleage and skills on my case. They are very courteous and always ready to help. The service quality is second to none. I really appreciate their effort and help!

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Thomas J. Arkell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Kelly

Immigration lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred numerous Immigration and employment matters to Tom and he has done a fantastic job on each and every case. He deserves the highest rating available."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Leading Lawyer - Immigration and Employment Law, Law Bulletin Publishing Company

2017

Top Lawyers in Illinois, Chicago Lawyer Magazine

2017

Leading Immmigration Lawyer, Chicago Lawyer Magazine

2011

Immigration Firm of the Year, USA, Finance Monthly - Law Awards - 2011

2010

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers (Firm Award - Education Law), Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Invited, America's Premier Lawyers, Business Week

2007

Invited, America's Premier Lawyers, Fortune Magazine

2005

Reviewer, NACUANOTE, Changes to Labor Certfication Process, National Association of College and University Attorneys

2005

Invited, America's Best Lawyers, Fortune Magazine

2004

Panelist, By the People: America in the World, WILL-TV, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign funded by grant from McNeil/Lehrer Productions

2002

Panelist, The Educational Consequences of Heightened Security, UIUC, sponsored by Exploring the Human Experience, College of Law, College of Education and The Center for Advanced Study

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Partner, Husch Blackwell

Associations

2001 - Present

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Member

1999 - Present

Society for Human Resource Management

Member

1998 - Present

National Association of College and University Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Goel & Goyal v. Patni Computer Systems, Inc.

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Education

1997

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Notre Dame University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

University of Notre Dame

Immigration

2017

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Immigration

2013

USDA and NCAUR Civil Rights Employee Development Program

Immigration Law

N/A

National Association of College and University Attorneys

Immigration

N/A

Canadian Consulate General, Chicago

Immigration

Publications

2011

The Immigration Legal Series, West Thomson Reuters Invited, Employing International Workers

2010

Sterling Education Services, Inc. Immigration Law Update

2008

Lorman Education Services I-9 and Immigration Issues

2008

Sterling Education Services, Inc. Hiring Foreign Nationals

2007

Sterling Education Services, Inc. Hiring Foreign Nationals

N/A

National Association of College and University Attorneys Hiring Foreign Nationals as Faculty The Usual Progression

Languages

English

French

Activity

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