Dr. Tamara Relis is a highly accomplished visa and immigration attorney recognized among the top 2.5% of immigration lawyers with Super Lawyers distinction. She has been practicing law since 1998 and has earned multiple awards for developing strategic, research-driven applications ranked among the top submissions in her field. In addition to her extensive litigation background—having represented over 100 cases in court—she has also served as a law professor teaching Evidence, Human Rights, and Conflict Resolution, and held postdoctoral positions at Columbia Law School and the London School of Economics.
Dr. Relis is the author of Clients’ Perceptions in Litigation and Mediation (Cambridge University Press), a widely respected work examining how legal systems can better serve clients, as well as The Purchase of Human Rights (Oxford University Press).
At RelisLaw PLLC, the focus is on delivering a client-centered experience tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Every case is approached with precision, dedication, and a commitment to pursuing all available legal avenues, helping clients access opportunities in the United States and North America.
The firm represents individuals, families, and businesses worldwide in a full range of immigration matters, including visas, employment, business and investment immigration, asylum, removal defense, and pathways to permanent residence in the U.S. and Canada.
Clients who work with Dr. Relis and her team can expect not only exceptional legal representation, but also compassionate, personalized service. By intentionally limiting the number of new clients accepted each month, the firm ensures dedicated attention and long-term support for every client and their evolving legal needs.