WR Immigration Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2023

Feb 6, 2023 | Announcements

Super Lawyers has announced their selections for their 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists and WR Immigration has been recognized on both. WR Immigration Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf has been selected once again as a 2023 Southern California Super Lawyer while Partner Richard Yemm and Senior Associate Josune Aguirre Gamez have been selected as 2023 Southern California Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Congratulations to all recognized Partners on this amazing accomplishment and recognition for their continuous dedication to immigration.

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