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Leon Versfeld

Managing Partner

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.

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)

Education

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

  • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers Magazine)

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.

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)

Education

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

  • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers Magazine)

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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

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

Adjunct Professor

Rice University (Jones School of Management)

Taught courses on immigration law and its impact on business operations.

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.

Advocate

High Court of South Africa

Practiced as a barrister in South Africa before transitioning to U.S. immigration law.

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

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

Adjunct Professor

Rice University (Jones School of Management)

Taught courses on immigration law and its impact on business operations.

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.

Advocate

High Court of South Africa

Practiced as a barrister in South Africa before transitioning to U.S. immigration law.

Awards

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