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WR Immigration Attorneys Recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) 2024

Jan 3, 2024 | Announcements

WR Immigration’s Who’s Who Legal performance index rankings showcase our expertise in immigration law.

WR Immigration Attorneys’ Who’s Who Legal Rankings

WR Immigration is honored to announce that 5 attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Who’s Who Legal (WWL) performance index, a significant achievement. The following attorneys received this distinction: 

What is the Who’s Who Legal Performance Index by Lexology?  

The Who’s Who Legal Performance Index is a ranking of law firms based on their performance in various legal practice areas. It is compiled by Lexology, a leading provider of legal intelligence and insights, and is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive rankings of law firms in the world. The index covers a wide range of practice areas, including immigration law, and provides valuable insights into the performance of law firms in these areas. 

How Does the Who’s Who Legal Ranking System Work? 

The Who’s Who Legal ranking system relies on a comprehensive research process that includes feedback from clients, peer reviews, and independent research to identify the top-performing law firms and lawyers. The research process involves gathering feedback from thousands of industry experts and legal professionals, analyzing the data, and creating a list of recommended law firms and lawyers. The ranking system is based on objective criteria, including legal expertise, client service and reputation. 

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