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Call the office at 202-439-2350, use the contact form, or email the firm. Share a brief description of your matter and we will follow up to arrange a time.

Yes. Consultations can be held by phone or video. The firm's attorney is admitted in New York, Washington, D.C. and Texas, and federal immigration matters can be handled for clients across the United States and abroad.

We treat inquiries with discretion. However, an attorney client relationship is only formed once an engagement is agreed in writing, so please share only general facts until then.

Depending on the matter, we work on hourly, flat fee or phased arrangements. Fees are discussed openly at the outset and confirmed in a written engagement letter.

Yes. We frequently support other firms and in-house teams on forensic, eDiscovery and evidentiary issues within a broader matter.

A short timeline of events, any key documents or correspondence, names of the people involved, and for immigration matters, copies of passports and prior immigration documents.

Often, but not always. Recovery depends on the device, operating system, encryption, how much time has passed and how the device has been used since. An early, careful acquisition gives the best chance of recovery.

No. Do not power cycle, reset, or browse the device. Isolate it, note who has had access to it, and contact a forensic examiner. Well-meaning self-investigation is one of the most common ways evidence is altered.

Admissibility depends on the court and the rules that apply, but documented acquisition methods, hash verification and a clean chain of custody are the foundation. We build every engagement to support that.

A focused review of a single device can take days; enterprise investigations can take weeks. We scope the work at the outset so you know what to expect.

Yes. Forensic work is frequently performed at the direction of counsel, which can help protect the work product. We coordinate closely with legal teams.

Generally when litigation is reasonably anticipated, which can be well before a lawsuit is filed. A demand letter, a threatened claim or an internal incident can all trigger the obligation.

Courts can impose consequences when a party fails to take reasonable steps to preserve electronically stored information. Under the federal rules, remedies range from curative measures to severe sanctions where intent to deprive is shown.

Often, yes. If business was conducted over text, Slack, Teams, WhatsApp or similar tools, those messages may be relevant and should be included in preservation planning.

Early scoping, targeted custodians and date ranges, agreed search methodology, and proportionality arguments under the rules are the most effective levers.

Courts have accepted technology-assisted review in many matters when its use is reasonable and transparent. Whether it fits depends on the volume and nature of the data.

It depends on the facts, the evidence and the applicable law. In an initial consultation we will discuss what happened, what records exist, and what remedies may be available, then give you a candid assessment.

Many resolve within months; others take a year or more, especially if discovery is extensive or the case goes to trial. We discuss realistic timelines at the outset and update them as the case develops.

Yes. We often serve as co-counsel or evidence counsel alongside other firms where technical or electronic evidence issues are central.

The federal statute addresses accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access. Civil claims have specific requirements, including a showing of qualifying loss, so early analysis matters.

That decision belongs to you. Our role is to give you a clear view of risk, cost and likely outcomes so you can make it with confidence.

It depends on your nationality, goals, background, business plans and family situation. In a consultation we review your circumstances and compare the realistic options, including timelines and costs.

There is no fixed minimum. The investment must be substantial relative to the cost of the business, at risk, and enough to make the business viable. We help assess what that means for your specific plan.

Under current law the standard amount is $1,050,000, or $800,000 for projects in a targeted employment area or qualifying infrastructure project, and the investment must create at least ten full-time jobs.

In most categories, yes. Spouses and unmarried children under 21 can usually accompany or follow the principal applicant, and in some categories, such as E-2 and L-1, spouses may work.

Timelines vary widely by category, country of birth and agency workload, from a few months to several years. We give you a realistic estimate at the outset and keep you informed.

Yes. A timely, well-organized response that directly addresses the officer's concerns is critical. Bring us the notice and your original filing as soon as possible.