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We provide conscientious legal advice regarding United States immigration law and legal representation to a wide range of clients seeking entry to the United States. About Us The Law Offices of Dennis M. Clare concentrates the majority of its practice in the area of immigration and nationality law. |
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About Us
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The Law Offices of Dennis M. Clare concentrates its practice in the area of immigration and nationality law. The firm represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS formerly the INS), Department of Labor, United States Information Agency, Executive Offices of the Immigration Courts throughout the U.S., and before U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. During the past thirty-five years, the attorneys with this office have served thousands of clients in immigration matters; the firm's clients include individuals and small companies as well as the leading multinational corporations of the U.S., Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Far East, South America and Africa. Clients of the firm are located in or emigrate from every region of the world and more than one hundred and twenty (120) countries.
The firm's attorneys are active in regional and national leadership of the immigration bar and have spoken on immigration and naturalization topics for professional, academic and public associations. We represent and advise our clients worldwide regarding all types of immigration and international business matters, including business and employment visas, and believe we have a reputation for prompt, professional service at reasonable costs.
Dennis M. Clare
born Louisville, Kentucky, admitted to bar, 1968, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Education: Belmont Abbey (B.A., 1965); University of Louisville (J.D., 1968). Phi Alpha Delta. Jefferson County Probate Commissioner, 1970-1972. Director, Jefferson County Fire Protection Program, 1972-1980. Member: Louisville (Member, Rules Committee, 1979; Member, International Section, 1984-1995; Chairman, International Section, 1985, 1988; Member, Litigation Section, 1972-1995; Member, Community Relations Committee, 1986-1995), Kentucky (Member, Unauthorized Practice Committee, 1978) and American (Member, Immigration and Naturalization Section, 1987-1995) Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Kentucky Trial Lawyers Association (Member, 1972-1995; Vice-President, 1986); American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chapter Chair, Mid South Chapter, 1994-1996). Specific Experience: Mr. Clare has appeared for or represented United States corporations and/or shareholders or employees of said corporations in England, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Romania, Hungary, Slovockia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cypress, Bahamas, Panama, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Bulgaria, the Republics of the Former Soviet Union, China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, Poland and Finland, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Morrocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Mali, Senegal, Congo, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
The Law Offices of Dennis M. Clare concentrates its practice in the area of immigration and nationality law. The firm represents clients before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS formerly the INS), Department of Labor, United States Information Agency, Executive Offices of the Immigration Courts throughout the U.S., and before U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad. During the past thirty-five years, the attorneys with this office have served thousands of clients in immigration matters; the firm's clients include individuals and small companies as well as the leading multinational corporations of the U.S., Western and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Far East, South America and Africa. Clients of the firm are located in or emigrate from every region of the world and more than one hundred and twenty (120) countries.
The firm's attorneys are active in regional and national leadership of the immigration bar and have spoken on immigration and naturalization topics for professional, academic and public associations. We represent and advise our clients worldwide regarding all types of immigration and international business matters, including business and employment visas, and believe we have a reputation for prompt, professional service at reasonable costs.
Dennis M. Clareborn Louisville, Kentucky, admitted to bar, 1968, Kentucky and U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Education: Belmont Abbey (B.A., 1965); University of Louisville (J.D., 1968). Phi Alpha Delta. Jefferson County Probate Commissioner, 1970-1972. Director, Jefferson County Fire Protection Program, 1972-1980. Member: Louisville (Member, Rules Committee, 1979; Member, International Section, 1984-1995; Chairman, International Section, 1985, 1988; Member, Litigation Section, 1972-1995; Member, Community Relations Committee, 1986-1995), Kentucky (Member, Unauthorized Practice Committee, 1978) and American (Member, Immigration and Naturalization Section, 1987-1995) Bar Associations; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Kentucky Trial Lawyers Association (Member, 1972-1995; Vice-President, 1986); American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chapter Chair, Mid South Chapter, 1994-1996). Specific Experience: Mr. Clare has appeared for or represented United States corporations and/or shareholders or employees of said corporations in England, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Morocco, Romania, Hungary, Slovockia, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cypress, Bahamas, Panama, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Bulgaria, the Republics of the Former Soviet Union, China, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Philippines, Poland and Finland, South Africa, Botswana, Egypt, Morrocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Mali, Senegal, Congo, Sierra Leone and Liberia.
Chris Kozoll is an associate attorney with the Law Offices of Dennis M. Clare. Chris limits his practice to Immigration and Nationality Law, with a focus on removal defense and federal court litigation. He is a graduate of the University Of Colorado School Of Law, Gonzaga University, and the University of Notre Dame. Prior to moving to Kentucky, Chris was active in the Colorado AILA Chapter.
Eileen L. Mintoborn Pennsylvania, admitted to bar, 1993, Kentucky; 1997, Indiana. Education: Penn State University (B.A., 1978); University of Louisville (J.D., Magna cum laude, 1992). Ranked 2nd in Class; Phi Kappa Phi; Brandeis Society; Journal of Family Law, 1992-1993; Journal of Law and Education, 1992. Member: Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations; Indiana Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1996-present. Ms. Minto has worked with Mr. Clare since 1993 and has assisted Mr. Clare with hundreds of E, H, L, O, and P visa petitions and labor certifications.
Roy E. Schremp Consultant
born Detroit, Michigan; February 27, 1971 joined the U.S. Border Patrol stationed at Eagle Pass, Texas April 10, 1978 transferred to Louisville, KY as a Special Agent August 1, 1988 promoted to an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agent and assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisville Sub Office. Assigned to investigate narcotic violations by foreign nationals and not citizens of the U.S. August 28, 1997, Promoted to Supervisory Special Agent at Louisville. August 10, 1998, Promoted to Officer in Charge of the Louisville, office overseeing the State of Kentucky. September 1, 1998 to July 12, 1999, temporary assignment as Deputy District Director for the New Orleans, LA District, overseeing five states including Kentucky. November 1, 1999 to May 10, 2000, temporary assignment as District Director for the New Orleans, LA District. May 10, 2000 to March 1, 2001 Officer in Charge of the Louisville, KY office until retirement. Languages: Fluent in Spanish.
born Detroit, Michigan; February 27, 1971 joined the U.S. Border Patrol stationed at Eagle Pass, Texas April 10, 1978 transferred to Louisville, KY as a Special Agent August 1, 1988 promoted to an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Agent and assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration, Louisville Sub Office. Assigned to investigate narcotic violations by foreign nationals and not citizens of the U.S. August 28, 1997, Promoted to Supervisory Special Agent at Louisville. August 10, 1998, Promoted to Officer in Charge of the Louisville, office overseeing the State of Kentucky. September 1, 1998 to July 12, 1999, temporary assignment as Deputy District Director for the New Orleans, LA District, overseeing five states including Kentucky. November 1, 1999 to May 10, 2000, temporary assignment as District Director for the New Orleans, LA District. May 10, 2000 to March 1, 2001 Officer in Charge of the Louisville, KY office until retirement. Languages: Fluent in Spanish.