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Akshat Divatia
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Akshat emigrated from India and is a naturalized United States citizen. He has lived on four continents and speaks five languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Catalan. His professional activities have included the Rotary Club of Bellevue, the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, and the Eastside Legal Assistance Program. In the spare time he finds between his practice and family, Akshat focuses on improving his photography skills and appreciating the culture, tactics, and business of soccer/fútbol.
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Harris Bricken
600 Stewart Street, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Immigration
Very Efficient, Professional and Incredibly dedicated Attorney!
Throughout the course of my consultations, I came to know Mr. Akshat Divatia as an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. I was really happy with his communication, always kept me informed. Everything was very fast and efficient. I highly recommend Akshat Divatia for your Immigration consult...
Posted by Vrajesh | April 26, 2013
Always kept me informed and very helpful
Every time I talk to Akshat Divetia ,I feel I am talking to my close family member. He has been very helpful, affirmative, precise and always kept me informed on what is happening . He makes difficult problem so simple and that made me and my family at ease. I give him 5 star out of 5 and will reco...
Akshat Divatia's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a Canadian Immigration attorney based in the United States, I work closely with US immigration attorneys for several of my client cases. I would highly recommend Akshat. He is articulate and breaks down US immigration law in a clear and concise manner. I would recommend Akshat in the highest possible terms."
"Akshat is a lawyer's lawyer and the lawyer we use for high end immigration work for both our clients and our own lawyers"
"Akshat Divatia is a thorough, detail-oriented attorney who cares deeply about doing a great job for his clients."
"Akshat is an extremely dedicated, detail-oriented immigration attorney, who is passionate about helping clients navigate the complex immigration system. He has an incredible understanding about complex immigration issues. He provides all of his clients with responsive, creative, and thorough representation on both family- and employment-based immigration issues. I highly recommend Akshat as an immigration attorney."
Andrew Le
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
1997
Ambassadorial Scholar, Rotary Foundation
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Harris Bricken McVay, LLP
2014 - Present
Attorney, Eastside Legal Assistance Program
2012 - Present
Principal, Divatia Law pllc
2015 - 2017
Principal & Director of Immigration Practice, Desh International and Business Law
2002 - 2008
Legal Specialist, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC
1998 - 2002
Legal Assistant, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo, PC
1995 - 1997
Legal Assistant, Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzalez, PC
Associations
2017 - Present
Rotary Club of BellevueMember
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Washington State chapter)
King County Bar Association
American Bar Association
South Asian Bar Association of Washington
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington
2014 - 2016
South Asian Bar Association of WashingtonBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
H-1B Temporary Worker Petitions
Approved
Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
Approved
Education
2011
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Elizabethtown College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
WSBA CLE (Webinar)
Employment-Based Immigration Options Not Requiring a Job Offer
2017
Seminar (Kirkland, Washington)
Immigration in Uncertain Times: Goals for a New Immigration System
2017
Seminar (Barcelona, Spain)
“Doing Business in the Trump Era”
2017
Know Your Rights Workshop (Bellevue, Washington)
Privileges and Responsibilities of Immigration Status
2015
Seminar (Olympia, Washington))
An Overview of Immigration Options for Washington Businesses
Languages
Spanish
Catalan
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Activity
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