About
Mr. Leon Versfeld is a highly respected lawyer in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in immigration law and representing clients both nationally and internationally.
Mr. Leon Versfeld is the United States Managing Partner of the Global Immigration Law Office of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC. With a focus on assisting small and Fortune Companies with hiring Foreign National Workers, Executives, and Specialized Workers, he provides expert advice on Labor Certifications and Immigration Employment Compliance.
In addition to his work with companies, Mr. Versfeld also represents athletes, scientists, and artists with extraordinary ability, helping them obtain green cards for the United States. He is also the immigration counsel for the Major League Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City, and has assisted similar organizations with visas for coaches and other staff.
Recognized as one of the "Best of the Bar" and a "Super Lawyer" by his peers, Mr. Versfeld is a sought-after speaker at national and international Continued Legal Education events, where he shares his knowledge on U.S. Immigration law with other legal professionals. He also serves as an expert witness in criminal cases, educating the Court and parties on the immigration consequences of certain criminal convictions for foreign nationals.
Mr. Versfeld\s expertise has been instrumental in the settlement of civil lawsuits related to hiring practices. With licenses to practice law in South Africa, the United States (MO), and England & Wales, he has the highest professional rating with Martindale Hubble and AVVO.
Legal Issues
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- Afrikaans: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
Education
Associations
2003 - Current
Costs
- Free Consultancy Service
- Payment With Credit Card