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Adv. Leon Versfeld is a prominent US Business Immigration attorney with the global immigration law firm of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC. He represents a variety of US Fortune 500 companies as well as some major league sports organizations, investors and individuals with extraordinary abilities in the arts and sport. Leon has been recognized by his peers as one of the top 5% attorneys in Missouri and Kansas on US immigration law and has the highest rating with Martindale Hubble.
He is often invited to present on the topic of US immigration law both nationally and internationally and has authored a variety of legal articles on US immigration including the desk book for attorneys on “Immigration and Naturalization Practice" published by the Missouri Bar. Leon serves on the Board of Directors of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association with a membership of over 5,000 attorneys.
Prior to establishing Versfeld & Hugo, LLC, Mr. Versfeld practiced law in South Africa as an Advocate (Barrister) of the High Court of South Africa before coming to the United States. He successfully petitioned the Supreme Court of Missouri to waive Supreme Court Rule 8.03(a)(1) and Rule 8.03(a)(2) requiring a Juris Doctorate from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, and was admitted to practice law in the State of Missouri after passing the Missouri Bar Exam.
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Posted by Serafim | April 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Could not have asked for better experience!
Leon Versfeld, has done an absolutely outstanding job representing me! I have already refered his services to one of my best friends and will continue to recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice on immigration!
Posted by Mirie | February 27, 2016 | Immigration
The Best!!!
I am a single mom of three who immigrated to the US 15 years ago. i started with a L1A visa then changed the H1B. My time ran out and me and the kids needed green cards asap. Leon Verfeld is the best. He not only secured our stay in the US but my youngest son got into some trouble when he was a teena...
Mirie - I'll never forget.... Thank you for the opportunity
Posted by Paul | July 28, 2015 | Immigration
If you want opinions ask the masses, if you want things done correctly employ Mr. Versfeld.
One of my favorite quotes is “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ― Margaret Thatcher. Leon has been my immigration lawyer since 2005 and has fought many battles for me and my family and has been with us through it all. We are now at a very successful stage in our lives and so h...
Posted by CHEIKH | November 07, 2014 | Immigration
BEST LAWYER
I WAS OF THE POINT OF BEING DEPORTED UNTIL I SAT DOWN WITH MR LEON. NOT ONLY HE MADE me believe in myself after dealing with another lawyer who did not solve my problem, he took over my case and less than eight months he was able to get me my green card for ten years. If i was a rich man, i would h...
Posted by Cristian Fatu | November 06, 2014 | Immigration
Best Immigration Lawyer for EB-1
I'm a classical musician that came to this country on a student visa for Graduate work. After 6 years in the US I decided I wanted to stay and went to Mr. Versfeld to seek his professional help. He was highly recommended by another musician friend who's gotten an EB-1 based Green Card through him. H...
"Mr. Versfeld is a top-notch immigration attorney. A zealous advocate for his clients and highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leon is a respected attorney in the community in the area of Immigration Law."
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2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers, Corporate Counsel
2013
Top Lawyer, American Lawyer
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2008
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2007
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2007
Outstanding CLE Contributor Award, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
2009 - Present
Solicitor, High Courts in Enland & Wales
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Versfeld & Hugo, LLC
1998 - Present
Advocate, South African High Court
2003 - 2006
Associate, The Wirken Law Group, PC
1996 - 1998
Law Clerk, Department of Justice - South Africa
2003 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Member
2007 - 2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, International Law CommitteeChairman
Settled
1998
LL.B
1996
BLC
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International Business Immigration
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USA Immigration: Business & Investment
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Hiring of Foreign National Workers in the USA
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International Law Continuing Legal Education
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United States Immigration
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The I-9 Makeover: Compliance without Discrimination in an Elevated Enforcement Environment
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What You Need to Know When Representing Foreign Nationals in Criminal Matters
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US Immigration Compliance
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