Mary Elizabeth Durbin

Catherine Carroll

Immigration lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary is one of the most compassionate and intelligent attorneys I have encountered. She is thorough, organized, strategic, and very committed to her cases. I have enjoyed each opportunity to work with her on cases, and I appreciate her dedication and zeal."

John Schwartz

Immigration lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I volunteer for a non-profit organization where Mary used to work, and while she was there, we worked on a number of matters together. Mary is smart, hard-working, and passionate about her work, and I recommend her for anybody who is seeking legal representation."

Isaul Verdin

Immigration lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ms. Durbin is a highly capable lawyer, and I endorse her without reservation. As an Associate Attorney at Verdin, she handles complex research projects for the firm's clients, and she delivers exceptional work-product. Furthermore, she is highly qualified to handle complex asylum cases. Clients describe her as compassionate and intelligent, and I concur."

Stephanie Mistry

Asylum lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"For the last 5 years, I have worked on a number of asylum cases as a pro bono attorney through Human Rights Initiative. Mary was the Asylum Program Attorney who supervised my work. I had only positive interactions with Mary, even when we had to face extremely difficult client challenges. Mary was always professional, thoughtful, thorough and knowledgeable. She has that rare mix of utmost competence and compassionate demeanor that earns her the respect of colleagues and the love of clients. I always knew that Mary's advice was sound and to be trusted. She is easy to work with, responsive and timely in turning around work, and handled a wide variety of cases with grace. Now that she is in private practice, I will greatly miss collaborating with her. I would not hesitate for one moment to endorse Mary. She is a quality attorney and more importantly, a quality person."

Marcela Evans

Immigration lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Other

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Ms. Durbin is a former colleague of mine. I have witnessed her manage the legal and interpersonal components of complex asylum cases with the highest level of compassion and legal skill. She is highly organized and attentive to her clients. Her skill and expertise is matched by her dedication to her clients' success."

Karen Chong

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked extensively with Mary on multiple matters over the last few years, and I can wholeheartedly endorse her as a brilliant thinker who is exceptionally devoted to her clients. All of us who work with her consistently sing her praises."

Michelle Alonzo

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Mary a few years ago and remember how impressed I was with her attention to detail and incredibly thorough legal analysis. The genuine interest she took to each of her clients and their matters was nothing short of refreshing. The time we worked together and collaborated on various matters certainly left a lasting impression. I have followed Mary's career and see how she zealously advocates for her clients to this day. I would never hesitate to recommend Ms. Durbin and fully endorse her."

Mary Irozuru

Immigration lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working under Mary's supervision on a pro bono matter. I was beyond impressed with her skill and command of the subject matter, as well as her compassionate and thoughtful engagement with our client. I couldn't have had a better mentor and partner on the project."

Liset Lefebvre Martinez

Immigration lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Durbin is a zelous advocate and is one of the best asylum lawyers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Additionally, she truly cares about her clients."