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16 WR Immigration Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers’ “Best Lawyers in America”

Aug 18, 2022 | Announcements

WR Immigration is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys from across the firm’s nine offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch.”

Special commendations to Senior Associate Josune Aguirre Gamez whose ranking has earned her a “Ones to Watch” distinction. The firm also commends Joey Barnett, Julie Galvin, Charina Garcia, and Miki Matrician for their recent entry into the The Best Lawyers in America® publication.

The Best Lawyers® selection process involves rigorous and comprehensive peer evaluation. The complete list of WR Immigration attorneys recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers includes:

This recognition reinforces both the proven capabilities of WR Immigration attorneys as well as the caring that they exhibit to each and every client. On behalf of firm leadership, congratulations to each and every attorney listed above, and a huge vote of thanks to the entire WR staff that made this recognition possible.

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