Chambers Review
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Immigration - Pennsylvania
What the Team is Known For
Klasko Immigration Law Partners is known for helping both individuals and employers to navigate the complexities of immigration law and regulations. This highly respected firm has noted expertise in both EB-5 and EB-1 immigration, as well as in work site compliance and business litigation. The law firm also assists students, skilled workers and investors with visa applications.
Strengths
Klasko consistently monitors shifting immigration policies and provide timely, practical advice on how those changes affect my company and its foreign national population. This forward-looking guidance helps my organization anticipate issues rather than react to them.
The immigration practice at Klasko impresses with its quality of advice, expertise, resources and ability to support on matters, no matter the complexity.
The team at Klasko possesses a broad experience, the ability to support nationwide, high responsiveness and a strategic approach.
Klasko has a high level of expertise and is very responsive. It is a leader in immigration.
Klasko has a dedicated team which provides tailored, institution-specific strategies. The firm helps us prioritize matters effectively and proactively anticipate rapidly evolving immigration policy changes so that we can prepare in advance.
Notable practitioners
Ronald Klasko is a cofounder of the firm and has an incredible amount of expertise in all facets of business immigration law.
Willian is a great lawyer.
Elise Fialkowski handles the full range of employment-based immigration matters, with a notable focus on the startup space. She also assists students with F1 visa matters.
Elise Fialkowski is the best lawyer I have worked with.
Elise provides clear and practical guidance. She anticipates how any given scenario or change will impact our workforce. She has a strong understanding of our company’s values and internal policies, and tailors her advice in a way that aligns with how we operate.
Elise Fialkowski is a valued colleague, and I admire her breadth of expertise and professionalism. She is someone who I feel provides accurate and timely guidance.
Elise Fialkowski is extremely knowledgeable and strategic in her approach to cases. She leverages her broad experience to offer effective solutions and recommendations.
Elise is very knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. She gives very detailed advice in terms of regulations and impacts.
Michele Madera co-chairs the firm’s corporate immigration practice. She advises academic institutions on matters arising from immigration policy and enforcement, and also handles a broad range of employment-based visa matters, providing strategic immigration guidance to private companies.
Michele Madera is an exceptional advisor and partner. She brings deep expertise, strategic insight and a practical understanding of higher education immigration issues. She is also highly responsive, thoughtful and proactive, often anticipating issues before they arise and providing clear, actionable guidance.

