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.
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)
Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) - University of Pretoria, South Africa
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers Magazine)
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.
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)
Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) - University of Pretoria, South Africa
Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers (Super Lawyers Magazine)
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
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
Rice University (Jones School of Management)
Taught courses on immigration law and its impact on business operations.
Versfeld & Hugo LLC
Provides strategic immigration counsel to multinational corporations, individuals, and families. Specializes in business immigration, compliance, and complex immigration matters.
High Court of South Africa
Practiced as a barrister in South Africa before transitioning to U.S. immigration law.
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
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
Rice University (Jones School of Management)
Taught courses on immigration law and its impact on business operations.
Versfeld & Hugo LLC
Provides strategic immigration counsel to multinational corporations, individuals, and families. Specializes in business immigration, compliance, and complex immigration matters.
High Court of South Africa
Practiced as a barrister in South Africa before transitioning to U.S. immigration law.
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