Lisa A. Tehlirian
Lisa Tehlirian, PLLC, of counsel, Ellis Porter, PLC • Troy, MI
ImmigrationEmployment LawGeneral PracticePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(248) 671-6214
Address
755 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI, 48084, US
Professional
About
Lisa A. Tehlirian is a dedicated attorney based in Troy, Michigan, with a robust focus on Employment Law, Immigration, Personal Injury, and General Practice. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, she earned her Bachelor's degree in General Studies in 2000, concentrating in biological anthropology and psychology. Lisa pursued her passion for law and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2004. Following her legal education, Lisa was selected for the prestigious U.S. Department of Justice, Attorney General's Honors Program, where she served as a Judicial Law Clerk/Attorney Advisor at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in Detroit. During this tenure, she gained invaluable experience by researching complex immigration issues and drafting legal memoranda and opinions for Immigration Judges. From October 2005 to July 2009, Lisa honed her expertise as an Associate Attorney at KRA Immigration Law, focusing on family and employment-based immigration matters. In July 2009, she joined Ellis Porter, PLC, where she has continued to excel in her specialization in family-based immigration law, as well as tackling inadmissibility and removability issues. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the State Bar of Michigan, the Armenian American Bar Association, and the Women's Lawyers Association of Michigan, Lisa is committed to advocating for her clients' rights and navigating the complexities of the legal landscape. With her diverse legal background and deep understanding of immigration law, Lisa A. Tehlirian is a trusted resource for individuals and businesses seeking legal guidance in Troy and beyond.
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2004 University of Detroit Mercy School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A University of New South Wales Study Abroad
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2002 Book Award (Highest GPA): Immigration Law, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Publications
2012 MI Immigration News Contributor
Associations
2009 - Present Armenian American Bar Association - Michigan Board Member 2009 - Present Women's Bar Association, Oakland County Member 2009 - Present Inforum, Professional Women's Alliance Member 2005 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association Member 2005 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association (Michigan chapter) Member
Speaking
2013 MOSPA Spring Conference Serving the Undocumented Student: A Legal Perspective 2010 Immigration Conference: Jalalabad Society Immigration Panel 2009 UACO Business Workshop Immigration Guest Speaker 2009 ACCC Member Meeting Immigration Panel
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Updated: Aug 05, 2026