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 Dr Premaratne ( Sydney- Australia) | May 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

heartfelt gratitude for a proven immigration Law Firm over 100 years of experience in the US

I would like to express my extreme honor and heartfelt gratitude to Mr Thomas Arkell, Mr Jim Arkell and the paralegal staff - Kayla and Brittany for their extraordinary industry knowledge, capabilities and professionalism in helping me to approve the EB2-NIW petition for myself and my family. I am... a physician working in the rural health sector in Australia and I am based in Sydney. I have contacted Mr Arkell in Dunn Law Firm that has a history of over 100 years with a proven track record. He has discussed my case and has informed me that my case is strong for NIW. Mr Arkell’ ability and experience to choose suitable cases for NIW in the first round of discussion is astounding. National Interest Waiver (NIW) can be a very complex, lengthy process that requires high level industry expertise. My case was not straightforward for Dunn law Firm and it has no citations nor publications at all. Mr Arkell and his team have done meticulous study of my case and prepared my petition within the time frame. Furthermore, Mr Arkell’s teamwork is marvelous with great communication, and the work process is very smooth and efficient. My case is just one great example that reflects his enormous experience and expertise in immigration law. I personally believe that we, as petitioners, should do the global marketing for Dunn Law Firm to support many other suitable candidates for NIW,who are not aware of a firm like Dunn Law in the US. No doubt that they are the leaders in NIW that I would strongly endorse to anyone.

Posted by Annie | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended. Fast and very helpful

Thomas and Dunn Law Firm, helped me in obtained my permanent resident status. They provided clear and precise information about the process. They replied promptly to my questions and concerns which I highly appreciated throughout the process. A practice interview with Thomas was extremely helpful for... my USCIS interview. I highly recommend them!

Posted by Roohollah | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Responsive and precise

I received my permanent residency via EB2-NIW and to do so I contacted Mr. Arkell's firm. He and his team are amazingly responsive, precise, and fast. They prepared my I-140 and I-485 petitions and both got accepted without any problem. One main advantage of the firm is the price which is lower than ...many other firms. During the 2019-2020 years, there were many changes to the immigration laws and I used to contact Mr. Arkell's office all the time via email. The response was fast and accurate. I suggest them to any PhD student who wants to apply for green card.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly professional

We contacted Thomas because we heard a lot of good things about Dunn Law and Thomas from a friend; we did not regret a bit about our decision. Thomas and his team are highly professional. They give prompt and professional responses whenever you contact them. We highly recommend Thomas for immigration... related services.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The most professional team ever!

First of all, he and all his team members are really reliable, polite, punctual and effective. Mr Arkell is a true PROFESSIONAL in all aspects if the word. When you call his office, his team will professionally answer your questions and if you need to talk to him he doesn’t hesitate. He filed both NI...W and I-485 for me and I am completely satisfied by all the recommendation letters, and petitions he provided. He assured me that can take my approval and get me on a path to get my green card. He told me exactly what to do every step of the way and whenever I sent an email, he or his team kindly responded. I recommend him to anyone needing immigration services. If he takes your case, you will be happy.

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Thomas J. Arkell's Lawyer Endorsements

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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

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