Munsch Hardt Acquires Respected Immigration Group

December 19, 2011

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of immigration lawyers Irina B. Plumlee and Julie S. Wade, as shareholders, along with paralegal Criola Garcia, and legal assistant, Leonor Salazar. The team has extensive experience in immigration law. The firm's new immigration practice will be led by Irina and will benefit Munsch Hardt's clients throughout Texas and nationally.

"Irina and Julie add an exciting new dimension to our firm with their deep understanding of the immigration practice area," stated Glenn Callison, the firm's CEO.

About joining Munsch Hardt, Irina commented, "we are happy about becoming part of Munsch Hardt's team and offering clients both our immigration expertise and outstanding capabilities of the full service firm."

Irina's immigration practice focuses on business and family immigration, including international executive and managerial personnel transfers, U.S. work visas for professional workers, and employment and family-based permanent immigration proceedings, as well as on employers’ I-9 compliance, and fairness in employment practices. Chambers USA has recognized Irina with their Leaders in Their Field designation for the past three years.

Julie practices in all areas of immigration law, with emphasis on business immigration, including employment visas, PERM labor certifications, and applications for permanent residency, as well as family-based immigration. She also advises clients on I-9 compliance issues.

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