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Leon Versfeld - Immigration Attorney | Versfeld & Hugo LLC
  • Leon Versfeld
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Professional Experience
  • Education
  • Bar & Court Admissions
  • Awards & Recognition
  • Client Testimonials

Leon Versfeld

Leon Versfeld is a co-founder and leading attorney at Versfeld & Hugo LLC, specializing in U.S. immigration law with a focus on business immigration, compliance, and complex immigration matters. With over two decades of experience, Leon has represented a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to individuals and families, ensuring their immigration needs are met with precision and care.

At Versfeld & Hugo LLC, Leon provides strategic counsel to human resource departments on hiring foreign national workers, executives, and specialized professionals. He is also an expert in labor certifications, immigration compliance, and the immigration implications of mergers and acquisitions.

Leon is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences, sharing his expertise on U.S. immigration law. He has testified before the Missouri Legislature on proposed immigration legislation and is recognized as a thought leader in the field.

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Areas of Expertise

  • Business Immigration Law
  • H-1B Visa Applications
  • Green Card (PERM) Applications
  • Immigration Compliance (I-9, E-Verify)
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Immigration Implications
  • Extraordinary Ability Visas (O-1, EB-1)
  • Family-Based Immigration

Professional Experience

  • Co-Founder & Attorney - Versfeld & Hugo LLC
    Provides strategic immigration counsel to multinational corporations, individuals, and families. Specializes in business immigration, compliance, and complex immigration matters.

  • Adjunct Professor - Rice University (Jones School of Management)
    Taught courses on immigration law and its impact on business operations.

  • Advocate - High Court of South Africa
    Practiced as a barrister in South Africa before transitioning to U.S. immigration law.

Education

  • Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) - University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Baccalaureus Legum Civilium (BLC) - University of Pretoria, South Africa

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Missouri State Bar
  • Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
  • Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • Admitted to the U.S. District Court of Kansas
  • Admitted to the 1st, 8th, and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals

Awards & Recognition

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers Magazine)
  • “Best of the Bar” - Kansas City Business Journal
  • AVVO: Superb Rating, Client’s Choice (2015), Top Contributor (2013)
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly: “Up and Coming Lawyer” (2008)

Client Testimonials

  • "Leon is an exceptional attorney who combines deep expertise with a genuine commitment to his clients. He guided us through a complex immigration process with ease."

  • "His strategic approach and attention to detail ensured a successful outcome for our H-1B visa application. We highly recommend Leon and his team."

  • "Leon is not only a brilliant lawyer but also a compassionate advocate. He made our family’s immigration journey seamless and stress-free."