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Leon Versfeld
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Biography
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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Payment Methods
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Missouri for 22 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Versfeld & Hugo, LLC
Suite A, 12 E 1st Street, Kansas City, MO, 64152
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Posted by Carman | August 27, 2014 | Business
Immigration Specialist
Leon has been personally involved in my business immigration issues. No question is to small. His staff is equally helpful and responsive. I can recommend Leon Versfeld without hesitation.
Leon Versfeld
Replied last May 27, 2025Hi Carman. Thank you for your feedback. It would appear that your 1 star rating does not match the review you gave us. Will you be able to update the review?
Posted by Andre | August 27, 2014 | Business
Assisting with Inter Company transfer
Leon went out of his way to assist our newly established company in Tennessee with all our inter-company transfers. He was professional at all times and his knowledge put us as a team at ease. Looking forward to working more closely with him as our group grows inside the US.
Leon Versfeld's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leon is a respected attorney in the community in the area of Immigration Law."
Scott Mann
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
2003 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, CLE Committee
Board of Directors
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation
Board of Directors
Missouri Bar
Member
2007 - 2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, International Law CommitteeChairman
Sample of Legal Cases
1.Marvin Davis vs. Gene Fritzel Construction Co., Inc., et al., 2008
Settled
Education
1998
University of Pretoria (South Africa)
LL.B
1996
University of Pretoria
BLC
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Sydney, Australia
International Business Immigration
N/A
Shanghai & Beijing, China
USA Immigration: Business & Investment
N/A
Salzburg, Austria
Hiring of Foreign National Workers in the USA
N/A
Rome, Italy
International Law Continuing Legal Education
N/A
Pilanesberg, South Africa
United States Immigration
N/A
Kansas City, MO
The I-9 Makeover: Compliance without Discrimination in an Elevated Enforcement Environment
N/A
Kansas City
What You Need to Know When Representing Foreign Nationals in Criminal Matters
N/A
21st Annual Corporate Counsel
US Immigration Compliance
Publications
N/A
Jaluka Magazine
Employment Visas
N/A
Jaluka
Fundementals on US Immigration
N/A
Missouri Administrative Law, Chapter 23, Fourth Edition, Vol. II, published by The Missouri Bar
Immigration and Naturalization Practice
N/A
Center of International Legal Studies
Strategic considerations when hiring foreign nationals
Languages
Dutch
Afrikaans
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Time to wait before applying for green card
02 Aug 2015
Q&A
K1 visa medical and past marijuana use
24 Jul 2015
Q&A
Wife's I-751 was denied. We are going to file I-290B for reconsideration. Who's name do we put on I-290B? My wife's or mine?
30 Oct 2014