Business Details
Trusted Immigration Legal Services in Portland, OR
Parker Butte & Lane is a boutique immigration law firm with over 35 years of experience serving corporations and individuals in the Northwest and globally. Our team provides personalized legal representation to help families reunite and businesses retain top talent through strategic immigration solutions. With more than a century of combined experience, we prioritize prompt client responses and proactive planning to navigate complex immigration processes. Our attorneys specialize in employment visas, family-based immigration, citizenship, and deportation defense, while maintaining partnerships with global legal experts through the Alliance of Business Immigration Attorneys (ABIL).We serve Fortune 500 companies and individuals, addressing diverse immigration needs from asylum cases to high-tech workforce solutions. Our mission focuses on meeting client needs by Changing Lives, One Green Card at a Time. We emphasize transparency, ethical practices, and tailored strategies to ensure successful outcomes for our clients.
Services
Business Immigration
Family-Based Immigration
Citizenship Applications
Deportation Defense
Asylum Cases
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of combined immigration law expertise
- Personalized representation for families and businesses
- Global partnerships through ABIL for international cases
- Proven success in complex deportation and asylum cases
- Attorneys recognized in SuperLawyers and Chambers USA
Associations and certifications
- Alliance of Business Immigration Attorneys (ABIL)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
What people say
Very professional
Honest with us
Pricing was affordable
Great communication
Caring lawyers
Services
Business Immigration
We assist employers in securing work visas and permanent residency for employees. Our services cover H-1B, L-1, E-2, and investor visas, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws. We also help companies navigate complex regulations for global workforce transfers.
Family-Based Immigration
Our team facilitates family reunification through spousal, parent, sibling, and fianc visas. We guide clients through the petition process, adjustment of status, and consular processing to keep families together under U.S. immigration law.
Deportation Defense
We represent individuals facing deportation in Immigration Court. Our attorneys develop defense strategies for asylum, cancellation of removal, and other relief options to help clients remain in the U.S. legally.
Citizenship Applications
We assist eligible permanent residents with citizenship applications, including N-400 filing, interview preparation, and addressing eligibility issues like criminal records or prolonged absences.
Asylum Cases
Our firm represents clients seeking asylum based on persecution fears. We prepare applications for affirmative asylum before USCIS and defensive claims in Immigration Court, ensuring thorough documentation and legal arguments.
People
Christopher Anders
Attorney
Specializes in asylum cases and family immigration. Former immigration paralegal and ESL teacher with 15+ years of legal experience. Admitted to Oregon State Courts and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Dagmar Butte
Attorney
Immigration law expert with 30+ years of experience. Focuses on business and family cases. Recognized by SuperLawyers and Chambers USA. Active in AILA leadership and immigration advocacy.
Gretel M. Ness
Attorney
Employment immigration specialist and former INS Asylum Officer. Assists businesses with visa compliance and family-based petitions. Serves on boards of cultural organizations and Catholic Charities.
Richard J. Parker
Attorney
Founding member specializing in bankruptcy and student loan debt. Chair of Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic Sub-Committee. Frequent speaker on consumer debt issues with 40+ years of legal experience.
Louis Frohman
Attorney
Handles immigration, family law, and estate planning. Former ESL teacher in Asia. Member of Oregon State Bar Association and AILA. Admitted to Oregon State Courts and U.S. District Court.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle business visas, family reunification, citizenship, asylum, deportation defense, and student loan bankruptcy cases for individuals and corporations.
How long does the green card process take?
Processing times vary by case type. Family petitions may take 1-3 years, while employment visas depend on visa availability and government processing times.
Can you help with deportation cases?
Yes, our attorneys represent clients in Immigration Court for deportation defense, including asylum applications, cancellation of removal, and bond hearings.
Do you work with international companies?
Yes, we partner with global counsel through ABIL to assist multinational companies with employee transfers and immigration compliance.
What are your office hours?
Our Portland office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Appointments are required for in-person consultations.
How do I start an immigration case?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule a consultation. Bring relevant documents like passports, birth certificates, and employment records to your appointment.
