Michael J. Allen

Michael J. Allen

also known as Mike Allen

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Redmond, WA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business

8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200, Redmond, WA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Business 50%

Mike counsels domestic and international emerging and growth businesses on a variety of commercial issues, with specific emphasis on company formation, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

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Immigration 50%

Mike Allen assists public and private growth companies and entrepreneurs with relocation strategies for bringing talented workers to the United States on a temporary and permanent basis.

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Pacific NorthWest Law Group

8201 164th Ave NE, Suite 200, Redmond, WA, 98052

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Michael J. Allen's Reviews

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Posted by James | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Unparalleled Service

Mike has been my immigration attorney ever since I was still on my H-1B work Visa. Most recently, he successfully helped me to transition to a permanent residence status. My employer is a smaller local company that did not have a lot of experience in dealing with immigration issues, and Mike's know...ledge and advice has been invaluable throughout the entire process. He is highly personable and extremely attentive to details. He is thorough in his work and go out of his way to be prepared for every possible contingency. I would recommend Mike at the highest level to anyone who needs legal service in the area of immigration.

Posted by Adriana | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

One of the Best Immigration Attorneys

Mike was our Attorney of choice to assist my Employer with the process of Sponsoring me as a skilled worker. He successfully led the process from applying and obtaining an H1B visa through applying and obtaining a GC for me. He was great to work with, every step of the way! Very professional and pe...rsonable - he made us feel taken care of. Mike was very responsive in our communication, which was so important when things needed to move quickly! I would recommend his services to everyone I know!

Posted by Pleb | April 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome immigration attorney

Michael helped my wife and I through a challenging GC process a few years back. He walked us through what the GC interview would be like, made us feel comfortable and we walked out with an approval. Some years later I need to get his assistance again and not only did he recall who I was, he went abov...e and beyond to provide the help I needed. Great guy - definitely recommend him strongly if you are looking for an immigration attorney!

Posted by Jacob | December 15, 2016 | Immigration

Superb Legal Advisory With Excellent Results

Michael Allen serves our company, Dynamic Yield, as outside legal immigration counsel, and we could not be more satisfied. Mr. Allen has assisted us with countless visa applications, including intracompany transfers as well as H visa petitions. We have greatly benefited from Mr. Allen's dedication... towards explaining every step of the way, his willingness to hop on calls and push the petition process forward and upfront, predictable and controlled cost structure. Most importantly- Mr. Allen delivers *results*- we have yet to receive a rejection from the USCIS on any of our company applications. I highly recommend Mr. Allen to any company or individual looking to maximize their likelihood of receiving a visa petition approval, and especially to companies looking to apply for visas at scale. I fully endorse Mr. Allen and am happy to have selected him as our trusted legal immigration adviser for 2016 and 2017.

Posted by Eldeen | November 06, 2014 | Immigration

Legal Assistance with Visa

Michael assisted me to explore the options of taking my Canadian based business state side. He went through the pros and cons of the different options with me, so that I could make a well informed decision. Once it was made, he walked me through all the steps and worked with me to provide the docu...mentation that was required to acquire my L1 Visa status. He was timely in response to any questions or concerns, and worked with me to ensure my time frames where met.

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Michael J. Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deanna Benjamin

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Michael. He is an excellent attorney with a wide range of immigration knowledge."

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Edmund Allen

Immigration lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a highly skilled, compassionate lawyer who is supremely dedicated to finding solutions to his clients' issues. He stays on the cutting edge of legal developments, and achieves outstanding results for each of his clients though tireless attention to the detail of each unique circumstance. I strongly endorse Mike."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Pacific Northwest Law Group

2018 - 2020

Associate, Berry Appleman & Leiden, LLP

2014 - 2018

Founder & Principal Attorney, Advenienz Legal PLLC

2012 - 2014

Associate, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless

2010 - 2012

Associate, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP

2008 - 2008

Judicial Extern for Justice Charles W. Johnson, Washington State Supreme Court

Associations

2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

HOPE Worldwide, Seattle Chapter

Advisory Board

2011 - 2018

WAYFIND (www.wayfindlegal.org)

Board Member

2010 - 2015

King County Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

Seattle University School of Law

JD

1996

UCLA

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

2015

Tacoma Pierce Country Bar Association - Bar News Screening for Employee Immigration Status

2008

Seattle University Law Review Comment, A Choice That Leaves No Choice: Unconstitutional Coercion Under Real ID, 32 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 231 (2008)

Languages

Hebrew

Activity

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