Top Attorney – Lisa Johnson-Firth
Manassas, VA WW/Press/ – Lisa Johnson-Firth now Lisa Shea Principal Attorney with Immigrants First, was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Top Attorneys of North America 2017 edition.
The accomplishments attained by Ms. Lisa Johnson-Firth, in the field of Legal Services, warrants inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America.
Lisa Johnson-Firth has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2001 after winning asylum for a young mother from Turkey who was horribly abused by her husband and faced death if she was deported. She has developed expertise in removal defense, waivers, family-based adjustment, asylum and Convention Against Torture claims, naturalization, U and T visas, and Violence Against Women Act petitions.
Lisa is also trained in mediation, alternative healing, and shamanic practices, all of which allow her to effectively work with clients who have suffered traumatic life eve . Her uniquely compassionate approach often facilitates an open and trusting relationship between herself and her clients that increases opportunities for successful resolution of even the most complex cases.
Lisa received her B.A. from Allegheny College, LL.B. from the University of Sheffield, and J.D. from Northeastern University. She is a frequent speaker on immigration law, women issues, international human rights, and human trafficking.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
