Greg McLawsen
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Greg McLawsen is a Washington State attorney practicing only immigration law. His practice uses technology and creativity to serve clients effectively and efficiently. Greg serves in the leadership of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and in the Washington State Bar Association where he leads the 900-member small practice section. Greg publishes nationally on a range of immigration law issues and is a regular presenter at lawyer education seminars.
Education
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- J.D. | Law
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- Honors: J.D., with distinction - top 10%. Elmer J. Jackson Law Scholarship (merit-based.
- Activities: President, Equal Justice Society, University of Nebraska School of Law Cofounder and Vice-President, Allies and Advocates for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Equality
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- University of Washington School of Law
- B.A. | Philosophy, psychology
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Professional Experience
- Managing Attorney
- Sound Immigration
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- Puget Sound Legal is a full service law firm practicing exclusively immigration law. We deliver the highest quality representation conveniently. Our virtual practice model allows us to accommodate your busy schedule. Meet with your attorney in person, and stay in communication through our secure online client portal.
- Part-time Attorney
- Seifert Law Offices
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- Supported small immigration law firm with federal appeals, removal defense and family petitions.
- Judicial Law Clerk
- Kitsap County Superior Court
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- Provided legal research and analysis for trial court judges on broad range of state law issues.
- Immigration Treatise Writer
- Immigration Law and Practice treatise
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- Technical legal research and writing for the leading immigration law treatise.
- Student Immigration Attorney
- University of Nebraska Immigration Clinic
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- Represented low-income noncitizens for family-based benefits and naturalization.
- Law Clerk, Welfare Due Process Project
- Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest
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- Supported class action litigation promoting fairness in public benefit programs.
- Legal Research Assistant
- University of Nebraska College of Law
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- Legal research assistance for constitutional law professor, Eric Berger.
- Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing
- University of Nebraska College of Law
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- Presented classroom instruction and individual mentoring on legal research and writing.
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Is Google Voice the Right (Free) Choice for Your Firm?
- Immigration Practice News
- Model Practice Documents – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association; Immigration Practice Toolbox (4th ed.)
- Window Cleaning, Wine Tasting... and Wills? Ethics of Attorney Marketing on "Daily Deal" Websites
- Northwest Lawyer, Washington State Bar Association
- American Indians Born in Canada and the Right of Free Access to the United States
- Bender's Immigration Bulletin
- Solo Attorneys: Who's Got Your Back? You Need Backup Counsel to Protect Your Clients and Yourself.
- The Bar News (journal of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association)
Awards
- Annual Pro Bono Award
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Washington State chapter
- Membership
- Order of the Coif
- (For top grade in each class listed)
- CALI
- Criminal Law, Mental Health Law, American Legal History, Intâl Human Rights Seminar.
- Nebraska Moot Court Board
- Senior Membership
Professional Associations
- Washington State Bar
- Chair, Solo and Small Practice Section
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- Activities: Assist our 900 small firm attorney member with handling their finances, marketing, business decisions and growth. Help lawyers run practices that are efficient and user-friendly.
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Secretary, Washington State chapter
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Chair, Law Practice and Technology Committee, Washington State chapter
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- Washington State Bar
- Member, Future of the Profession Workgroup
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Member
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Licensed Attorney
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Treasurer, Washington State Chapter
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- Washington State Bar
- Chair Elect, Solo and Small Practice Section
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- Immigrant Families Advocacy Project - University of Washington School of Law
- Attorney mentor
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- Activities: http://uwifap.wordpress.com/
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- Washington State Bar
- Young Lawyers Committee Liaison, Small and Solo Practice Section
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- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- New Members Div. Vice-Chair, Washington State chapter
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- Kitsap County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Continuing Leal Education Chair
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
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- 9th Circuit
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Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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