Basic Profile Info
- Name: Mark I. Davies
- Experience: 28 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Immigration Law
- Jurisdictions: California, Georgia, New York, United Kingdom
- Website: http://www.usimmigrationadvisor.com/mark-i-davies.html
Education
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University of Pennsylvania
J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School of Business
MBA
Experience
- Chairman: Davies & Associates LLC (2006 - Current)
- Global Strategist (Financial Institutions): Reed Smith LLP (2007 - 2010)
- Senior Vice-President & General Counsel (US Legal): Adecco (2005 - 2007)
- Managing Director & General Counsel: Kelly Law Registry (1999 - 2005)
- Associate Attorney, Restructuring and Real Estate Finance: Long, Aldridge & Norman/Mintz Levin (1996 - 1999)
- Insolvency Administrator / Distressed Asset Management and Restructuring: Cork Gully LLP (PriceWaterhouse Coopers) / Riyadh Bank (1991 - 1995)
Associations
- Lawyers Without Borders: Board of Directors (Current)
- Connecticut Bar Association: Chair of the In-House Counsel Section (Current)
- Georgia State Bar: Member (1997 - Current)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association: Member (1997 - Current)
Jurisdictions
- California
- Georgia
- New York
- United Kingdom
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
Languages
- English
Contact Info
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Philippines
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India
United Kingdom
Italy
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United Arab Emirates
Indonesia
Chile
India
Egypt
Biography
Holding qualifications as an attorney in both the United States and the United Kingdom, Mark I. Davies is the Founder and Global Managing Partner of Davies & Associates, LLC. Mark leads the Global Business and Investor visa team, specializing in EB5, L1, E2, and other business and investor visa solutions. With a background as a former General Counsel, Mark serves as primary counsel to major corporations, investors, non-profits, and businesses of various sizes. Mark earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, a law degree from a prominent UK university, and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He was granted a post-graduate Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania law school and has received multiple scholarships and academic accolades. Mark is a published author of legal articles and has delivered speeches internationally, including presentations for various US state bar associations, the Association of Corporate Counsel, the Law Society of England & Wales, and the ALA. His contributions to the US legal profession have been acknowledged by the White House. With a career spanning over two decades, Mark has dedicated his efforts to supporting foreign investors and business owners. He is a leading expert in EB5, E2, and L1 visas, catering to clients from a wide range of regions such as India, Pakistan, Korea, China, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia. Renowned by numerous clients as the top L visa attorney globally, Mark frequently travels to Mumbai and Dubai to collaborate with investors and business owners in those areas. Leveraging his diverse practice background working with investors and business owners, along with his MBA and substantial business acumen, Mark offers tailored strategies to clients to help them achieve their immigration objectives.