Bernard P. Wolfsdorf

Wolfsdorf Immigration Law Group
1416 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 570-4088 or (800) VISA-LAW
Fax: (310) 5703-4080

Email: Bernie.Wolfsdorf@abil.com
Web: www.wolfsdorf.com

Additional Office:
641 Lexington Avenue
15th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 899-5040
Fax: (212) 899-5041

Profile:

Bernie Wolfsdorf is the National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), an association with over 11,000 attorneys. He is a California State Bar-Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and has been Managing Partner since 1986. Chambers USA 2009 lists Mr. Wolfsdorf as the highest ranked immigration lawyer in Southern California with "star" designation.

Mr. Wolfsdorf has been recently named as one of the "Top 10 Immigration Attorneys in the U.S." by the Human Resource Executive magazine. Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed as one of the "most highly regarded individuals" in the field by The International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. The 2009 California Edition of Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers recognized Mr. Wolfsdorf as "an undoubted leader" and "one of the prestigious names in the field" who "knows his stuff back to front." The Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business guide noted Mr. Wolfsdorf's "outstanding consular law practice" and called him a "cutting-edge thinker." The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings gives Mr. Wolfsdorf an "AV" rating, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating available.

Mr. Wolfsdorf is also listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2010, Martindale Hubbell's Pre-eminent Specialist Directory, Southern California Super Lawyers 2010, Chambers USA 2009 and the Chambers Global World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2009.

Mr. Wolfsdorf has authored numerous publications on immigration law and frequently lectures on visa matters. He is renowned for his knowledge of immigration law and his ability to successfully navigate complex immigration matters. Mr. Wolfsdorf's leadership positions, vast experience and national prominence have been vital to keeping the firm up-to-date with the latest developments facilitating the effective resolution of cases.

To view the full video of Bernie's Wolfsdorf’s AILA president installation speech on June 4, 2009 on YouTube channel go to:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ailaadvo

Practice Areas:

• Immigration and Nationality Law, with an emphasis on corporate immigration law, including consular practice, universities and research institutions, artists and entertainers, and investors.

Admissions:

• California, 1983
• Massachusetts, 1981