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 Khanjan Gandhi | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional work

I worked with Thomas Arkell and his team for my green card petition (EB1A). Tom's team was beyond amazing and on top on all paperwork and documentation. They advised me very well on the whole process and the kind of documentation I needed to provide to prove my case. Moreover, even the interview offi...cer applauded Tom's team saying 'Your lawyers have done a great job with everything' . Tom is very experienced with NIW/EB1A, and does a fantastic job proving your case. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a firm for NIW/EB1A.

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 Rafael | October 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fast and flawless NIW application

I only have very good things to say about Mr. Arkell and his team at Dunn Law Firm. I contacted Mr. Arkell for the first time in mid-July 2019. When I did, I just wanted some information on how to start a permanent resident process for both me and my wife. By July 31, the application was submitted. I...t was incredible! I went from having absolutely no clue how the process works, to get everything ready to submit in 2 weeks, and I was traveling for work in the first one. After that, it was just waiting. Mr. Arkell handles every step carefully. When having any minor questions, I shoot them an e-mail and answers would come very fast, sometimes in the middle of the night. I have already recommended their work to a few friends. Don’t hesitate, they are great!

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Happy

Tom and his law office really handled my immigration case with expertise, efficiency and dedication. Tom had a personal consultation with me at the very beginning and laid out a detailed blueprint of different immigration paths in my specific case so that I really understand my situation in the legal... complex. His office effectively reached the various time-sensitive milestones and saved much of my energy. My initial immigration petition was approved in only two days with no hassles of RFE. All my emails and calls were promptly answered. I would say the high quality service I got from his office made my immigration journey more pleasant. If you are looking for an office skilled in the delicacies of varied circumstances, ready to spend time on you, and committed for reasonable costs, I would highly recommend Dunn Law Firm.

Posted by Surendra | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Dr.

I was referred to Mr. Arkell by my friend who applied his I-140 through Dunn law firm. I had a phone conversation with Mr. Arkell and he suggested me to go with EB-2 NIW. I soon started my application process. Mr. Arkell and his team were very good about replying to an email on time and help with all... the application process. They even help me to write my recommendation letter. My I-140 was approved and I applied my I-485 through them too. At one instance, I email them on the weekend and they reply to me within a day and it was really helpful. Overall, the service is great and they are knowledgeable. Also, the price they charge for the service is less than other Law Firm.

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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

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