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Quarles & Brady LLP

Immigration

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Immigration - Illinois

Band 2

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What the Team is Known For

Quarles & Brady offers valuable support across the spectrum of business immigration issues. The team is adept at advising on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa filings, I-9 issues and E-Verify compliance, alongside offering strategic advice.

Strengths

Quarles & Brady has strong industry knowledge and many years of experience in immigration. The firm handles very complex matters and is able to communicate risks and options clearly.

The team at Quarles & Brady is super responsive and has great resources to serve their clients. They have a very strong team with experience and expertise, keeping employers and employees informed and up to date.

Quarles & Brady is practical, responsive and understands my business very well.

Quarles & Brady responds promptly to complex queries, with a high level of engagement and follow‑through. They have a national footprint and are versatile, serving diverse sectors.

Quarles & Brady offers wonderful partners and collaborators. They take time to get to know their clients, which leads to better outcomes. They rise to the occasion and are always available to talk.

Work Highlights

Quarles & Brady was retained by Miller Coors to advise on a full range of immigration matters, including visa and work permit issues, I‑9 and E‑Verify compliance, as well as immigration considerations in corporate mergers, divestitures and restructurings.

Notable practitioners
Eric Ledbetter
Eric Ledbetter assists companies with a comprehensive range of corporate immigration matters, including I-9 and E-Verify guidance.

Eric Ledbetter is committed to his clients. He resolves really tough legal problems skillfully and practically, in a way that makes sense for the company. He understands his client well and is very responsive.


Maria Kallmeyer

Maria Kallmeyer co-chairs the Quarles & Brady immigration practice. She leverages her expertise in employment-based immigration to service clients on I-9 work authorization compliance and visa filings.

Maria Kallmeyer is an excellent immigration attorney.

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