Basic Profile Info

Education

  • Albany Law School
    J.D. (2013) (2010 - 2013)
    Honors: Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship (N.D.N.Y. Federal Court Bar Association)
  • University of Notre Dame
    B.A. (2008) | Spanish; Latin American Studies (2004 - 2008)

Experience

  • Partner: Harris Beach PLLC (2021 - Current)
  • Associate Attorney: Harris Beach PLLC (2019 - 2020)
  • Associate Attorney: Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP (2015 - 2019)
  • Judicial Law Clerk: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York (2013 - 2015)

Associations

  • State Bar of New York  # 5191259: Member (Current)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association - Upstate NY Chapter: Executive Board - Secretary (2019 - Current)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association: Member (2015 - Current)

Jurisdictions

  • New York (Since 2014)

Practice Areas

  • Immigration Law: Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
  • Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Languages

  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written

Contact Info

Harris Beach PLLC
677 Broadway
Suite 1101
Albany, NY 12144
US
Telephone: (518) 701-2773

Biography

Brendan specializes in creating and overseeing global talent acquisition programs for both large and small employers aiming to fill specialized positions in the United States. He advises employers across New York, the US, and internationally, facilitating immigration status and work authorization for employees in various visa categories. Brendan's focus extends to supporting faculty members and healthcare professionals with intricate immigration matters like J-1 waivers, O-1 visas, and permanent residency via National Interest Waiver, Outstanding Professor/Researcher, and Alien of Extraordinary Ability avenues. Additionally, he collaborates with investors, entrepreneurs, and startups to secure investment-based visas. In addition to his corporate work, Brendan guides individuals through family-based and humanitarian immigration procedures, including marriage-based visa applications, adjustment of status, consular processing, and asylum requests.

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