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Diane Butler

Diane Butler

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Immigration

Washington

19 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Diane Butler helps clients successfully navigate the immigration process by providing concise guidance each step along the way. Diane’s practice is focused on employment-based immigration for small to large companies, including investors and startups to established multinational companies. She also handles I-9, H-1B, and H-2A compliance reviews, audits, investigations, and litigation. Diane partners with in-house legal counsel, human resources personnel, and recruiters in securing foreign talent and problem-solving to achieve business objectives. She enjoys sharing her insights into the complex, rapidly evolving world of immigration procedure, and troubleshooting cross-border cases.

Professional Memberships

Diversity Ambassador, Davis Wright Tremaine, Seattle, 2018-present

Education Policy Advisory Committee, Greater Seattle Partners (formerly, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle), 2018-present

Chair, Immigration Committee, Association of Washington Business, 2016-present

Immigrant Voting Rights Task Force, City of Seattle, 2013-2015

Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County, Brookings Institute, Foreign Direct Investment Steering Committee and Export Development Steering Committee, 2014-present

Pro Bono Services, Medical Legal Partnership, 2014-present

Advisory Committee, Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, 2005-present

Board of Directors, Gage Academy of Art, 2015-present

American Immigration Lawyers Association:

- Director, Board of Governors, 2011-present

- Business and Administration Litigation Taskforce. 2017-present

- Distance Learning Committee, 2014-2015

- Students and Scholars Committee, 2013-2014

- Department of Homeland Security Transformation Committee, 2011-2014

- Chair, Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Committee, 2005-2008

- Executive Committee, Washington Chapter, 2002-2004

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Immigration - Washington

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Diane Butler retains her reputation as one of the leading immigration attorneys in the state. She is well versed in business immigration matters and assists her clients with compliance and border crossing issues.
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  • Diane Butler has tremendous knowledge of immigration issues, remains up to date and is able to provide nuanced advice based on her experience.

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