Free Consultation
$0 first 15 minutes
Jim Arkell
About Jim
Biography
As of January 1, 2026, my entire immigration team and I have transitioned from the Dunn Law Firm to Husch Blackwell. We will continue to serve immigration clients in the area of highly skilled immigration. I have over 35 years of legal experience, including spending 16 years as a law professor. I am exclusively focused on handling immigration matters for clients, primarily filing EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-1B Outstanding Professor Researcher, and EB-2 NIW petitions on behalf of my clients who come from top research institutions and companies from around the world.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 35 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Husch Blackwell
1001 N. Main Street, Suite B, Bloomington, IL, 61701
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jim Arkell's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
250 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (250)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Case Results (189)
Practice Area Knowledge (134)
Professionalism (100)
Recommendation (96)
Responsiveness (93)
Staff & Support (74)
Communication Style (62)
Advocacy (44)
General Knowledge (27)
Character & Conduct (20)
Trustworthiness (20)
Cost of Services (18)
Compassion (8)
Free Consultations (5)
Payment Plans (5)
Punctuality (2)
Showing 1 - 5 of 250 reviews
Posted by Japheth | March 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Thank you and keep up with your good work.
Jim and his team helped me gather all required evidence and presented my case in a timely manner.They delivered the immigration benefit I was seeking. Jim Arkell's team is highly reliable. Thank you and keep up with the good work.
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Eb2-NIW and Eb1A
Excellent experience with Dunn Law Firm. My NIW and EB1A application was approved, and the entire process was smooth and well organized. Special thanks to Attorney Jim Arkell for his expertise, clear guidance, and attention to detail. Highly professional and responsive team. Strongly recommend!
Posted by Ribal | March 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great service and fast response and very considerate
Mr Arkell and his team, Brittany and Kayla, were very helpful and great in handling my case and being very responsive, caring, and considerate of my background and conditions. I highly recommend Mr. Arkell.
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience with Jim Arkell’s Immigration Services
I had a good experience with immigration lawyer Jim Arkell. He helped me with my I-140 petition. Mr Arkell and his team were very professional and always answered my questions promptly. My I-140 was approved. I really appreciate their help. I highly recommend their services.
Posted by JANETH | February 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Experience with Jim Arkell
Jim Arkell is professional, reliable, and great to work with. Jim consistently delivers quality results, communicates clearly, and approaches every task with a positive, solutions‑focused attitude. Highly recommended.
Jim Arkell's Lawyer Endorsements
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.
Experience
Work Experience
2014 - 2019
Assistant Professor, University of Alaska - Fairbanks
2003 - 2014
Professor, Shenzhen University School of Law
2002 - 2021
Of Counsel, Dunn Law Firm
Sample of Legal Cases
Community Merchant Services, Inc. v. Jonas 822 N.E.2d 515
Won the Appeal
Demunbrun v. Gray 986 S.W.2d 627
Won the Appeal
Castillo v. United States Fire Insurance Company 953 S.W.2d 470
Jury Verdict in favor of Client. Upheld on Appeal.
Villanueva v. Astroworld, Inc. 866 S.W.2d 690
Jury Verdict in favor of Client.
Education
1989
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2021
Immigration Options for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs
Immigration
2021
Immigration Options for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs
Immigration
Publications
2020
Global Sport Business Journal
A Pareto Principle Analysis of the NBA: How Production Distribution Affects Team Success
2018
Journal of Accounting and Finance
It's Illegal!–Marijuana Related Businesses and the Accounting Profession
2018
National Law Review
Alienation of Affection Claims: Alaska, North Carolina and Beyond
2017
Global Sport Business Journal 5 (3), 38-51
A Pareto principle analysis of the NHL: Why ice hockey is the ultimate team game.
2017
National Law Review
United Airlines, Dr. Dao and Contract of Carriage
2016
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How easy it is to get US Citizenship and become a Naturalized Citizen again for the 2nd time after renouncing it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
Will using I-485 EAD terminate F1 status if I still maintain it?
05 May 2025
Q&A
N 400 application evidence?
13 Feb 2023