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Richard Thomas Herman

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Contact

Email
Phone
(678) 940-6473
Address
408 West Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44113, US

Professional

About

Thank you for visiting the Herman Legal Group, an innovative immigration law firm serving Ohio, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, NYC, Dallas and Miami. To talk to Richard Herman about your immigration case, call to schedule an appointnment by calling , or, or by booking online . Richard Herman is a nationally-known immigration lawyer with 28 yrs exp,, AV-rated, recognized in U.S. World News & Report's "Best Lawyers in America," co-authored acclaimed book, "Immigrant, Inc." As highlighted in this feature article in "Super Lawyer" Magazine. Richard and his team blend experience with compassion to help you navigate complex immigration law. We work hard and we work for YOU! Richard’s poignant commentary has been sought out by many national media outlets, including New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, Forbes, FOX News (The O’Reilly Factor), National Public Radio, Inc., National Lawyers Weekly, PC World, Computerworld, CIO, TechCrunch, Washington Times, San Francisco Chronicle and InformationWeek. Richard's dedicated and caring team include Attorney Charmaine Rozarion, Attorney Vania Stefanova, Attorney Frank Krajenke (Of Counsel), Attorney Luis Villarroel (Of Counsel), Chief Paralegal Connie Cook, Paralegal Jose Matheus, Paralegal Elaine Tai, Paralegal Olga Sonis. The Herman Legal Gorup works in all immigration areas: Marriage green cards, Fiancee Visas, H-1B visas, deportation defense, family immigration, business immigration, Hardship Waivers, I-601, I-212, I-130, I-485, I-129F fiancée visa, J-1 Physician Waivers, Physician Green Cards, EB-5 Investor Green Cards, EB-5 Regional Center licenses, E-2 investors, E-1, L-1, R-1, B-1 or B-2, tourist visa extension, O and P visas, F-1 Student Visas, I-9 Compliance and E-Verify, NAFTA visas, I-140 employment-based Green Cards ( EB-3, EB-2, EB-1), Labor Certification, National Interest Waiver, Outstanding Ability, Outstanding Researcher, Outstanding Professor Green Cards In 2016, the Herman Legal Group was awarded the designation of “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report in the field of immigration law. For 10 years in a row, Richard has been acknowledged as a “Super Lawyer” and “Leading Lawyer” by various business publications. In 2015 and 2016, based on his longstanding work in immigration law, Richard has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Partnered with U.S. News & World Report, the Best Lawyer lists are published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times. Richard is the co-author of the internationally-acclaimed book, Immigrant, Inc. ---Why Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Driving the New Economy (John Wiley & Sons, 2009; short video), a powerful interweaving of success stories and research which will forever change the way you look at immigrants ---- and America. Richard is “AV-Rated,” the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review conducted by lawyers and judges. Richard received the “Client’s Choice Award” and top rating of “10” by the law website AVVO. Richard is admitted to the Ohio Bar; the U.S. Federal District Court, N. District of Ohio; and the U.S. 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. Richard is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and is a former trustee of the Cuyahoga County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. Richard is one of the architects of a national movement to revitalize America’s economy through federal and local policies which attract job-creating, high-skilled, entrepreneurial and investorimmigrants to distressed regions of the country, particularly in the Midwest. Richard speaks around the country on behalf of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s initiative, Partnership for a New American Economy, a national coalition of over 400 CEOs and mayors who make the case that smart immigration makes America stronger and economically more vibrant. Richard has served as a speaker and contributing writer to Governing Magazine, the premier publication for local government leaders around the country. A fierce advocate for his clients and for immigration law reform, Richard is a nationally-renowned commentator on immigration, global diversity and international business. Richard has been invited to prestigious forums around the country, from Silicon Valley to our nation’s capital, to talk about immigration law and the many ways that immigrants help strengthen America’s economy. Richard is the co-founder of TiE-Ohio, a chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs Association based in Silicon Valley. He is also a co-founder of Global Detroit, and is the co-author of the high skill immigration policy of the Metropolitan Chambers of Commerce (30 Chambers in Great Lakes Region). Richard is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, speaks Russian, and is a former resident of Moscow, Russia where he practiced law for nearly two years. On a personal note, Richard is married to Dr. Kimberly Chen, a physician born in Taiwan. They are raising their children, Nathan (14) and Isabella (12), to be citizens of the world. Come visit your Ohio & Michigan Immigration Lawyers. Richard is the President of the Herman Legal Group, an immigration law firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Akron and Toledo, serving a global clientele in over 10 languages. http://www.nolo.com/lawyers/profile/herman-legal-group http://www.martindale.com/Richard-T-Herman/2003522-lawyer.htm http://www.superlawyers.com/ohio/lawfirm/Richard-Herman-Cleveland-Immigration-Lawyer/034e984e-5b5c-412d-935f-6ef48a7c352f.html

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
1993 Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1987 University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Russian | Spanish | Mandarin | Arabic

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2011 Super Lawyer, Cincinnati Magazine 2010 Inside Business Magazine, Leading Lawyer 2010 Cincinnati and Goverment Magazine, Super Lawyer 2009 Leading Lawyer, Inside Business Magazine 2009 Special Recognition for volunteering, El Centro
Publications
2016 The Huffington Post Are Donald Trump & Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Strange Bedfellows on Immigration? 2015 Governing The Resource That We're Throwing Away: Entrepreneurial Immigrants 2012 Crain's Cleveland Cleveland Must Be Better at Attracting Immigrants 2010 Cleveland Plain Dealer A Dying City Must Attract Immigrants 2010 The Huffington Post Why Immigrants Can Drive the Green Economy
Associations
2010 - Present Global Detroit Board Member Ohio Hispanic Bar Associates Member National Arab American Business Associates Member 2009 - 2012 TiE Ohio -- The Immigrant Entrepreneur Association Co-Founder, Chair 2007 - 2010 Cleveland Council on World Affairs Trustee
Speaking
2012 Numerous Conference & Speeches Immigration Reform 2012 Hispanic Leadership Conference Immigrants -- Making America Stronger 2011 Need for Immigration reform Think Like an Immigrant 2011 Immigrant Entrepreneurship Summit Immigrant Entrepreneurs 2010 National Immigrant Integration Conference Immigration Reform
Updated: Mar 26, 2026
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