MANAGING PARTNER MICHAEL WILDES IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FIRM HAS SUCCESSFULLY REPRESENTED FAMED PHOTOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR JOEY LAWRENCE IN HIS EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY GREEN CARD PETITION, EB-1
Wildes & Weinberg recently obtained approval for a permanent application for famed photographer Joey Lawrence, who is unequivocally one of the world’s most acclaimed professional high end photographers. Known as Joey L., he has shot a number of celebrity faces including Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, John Legend, Dylan McDermott, Karlie Kloss, Author John Green, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas to name a few. Joey L is highly sought after by networks such as: National Geographic Channel, History Channel, Starz, FX, A&E, Lifetime; and brands such as: Coca Cola, Reebok, Jose Cuervo, Verizon, Penzoil, Smirnoff, Kawasaki, Coors, Avis, Mustang, Canon Camera, Midas, Lavazza Coffee; and organizations such as the U.S. Army, ACLU, SAG Foundation, and The Salvation Army. His work has appeared in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times, Huffington Post, Vanity Fair: Italia, and NPR, and has been displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The National Gallery and all of its parts are among the world’s most elite museums, akin to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art.
According to Michael Wildes, “I am honored that our firm was able to help Joey L on his journey and I look forward to the many wonderful and creative opportunities that await him on our shores.”
Founded in 1960 by Michael’s father, Leon Wildes, whose best-known accomplishment was his successful representation of John Lennon in his widely publicized deportation proceedings, the circumstances of which have inspired several films and documentaries, Wildes & Weinberg specializes exclusively in the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. More than fifty six years since its inception the firm continues to serve a distinguished domestic and international clientele and covers all areas of U.S. immigration law, including employment and investment-based immigration, work permits, permanent residence for qualified individuals, family-based immigration, asylum applications and all temporary and permanent type visas.
In addition to running a highly successful immigration law practice, Michael serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and two international/corporate law firm and is internationally renowned for his successful representation of distinguished individuals and corporate clients such as performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, race car drivers, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, photographers, stylists,and literary agents. Some of the firm’s recent clients include famed artist Sarah Brightman, several Miss Universe winners as well as soccer icon Pele.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, Wildes & Weinberg has maintained an extraordinary track record for success for its cases. In addition, the firm’s multilingual staff is known for its experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
Today, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg, maintains offices in New York City, New York, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and Los Angeles, California and continues to maintain its stellar reputation in the field of U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law.
To learn more Michael Wildes or Wildes & Weinberg, please contact Managing Partner Michael Wildes at Michael@wildeslaw.com to schedule a consultation.