An immigration attorney unfortunately is not always a client’s closest ally.

Wednesday, July 31st, 2013

In theory, a client’s closest friend, most trusted confident, and strongest advocate is his lawyer. No confidences are more strongly protected. A lawyer who violates a client’s confidences risks losing his or her license and even his or her freedom. The reality is not so lofty. I have written about it here and here and here. Too often immigration lawyers over-charge, over-promise, and under-perform. Too often they seek benefits a client is not eligible for and not even arguably eligible…