Forty Fragomen U.S. attorneys have been recognized in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of immigration law. Fragomen was also named the "top listed" firm (the firm with the most lawyers listed in the immigration law practice area) in the U.S.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Best Lawyers’ methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
Below are the Fragomen attorneys selected by their peers for inclusion:
Austin T. Fragomen, Jr. (Chairman, Executive Committee, New York, NY)
Jonathan C. Adams (Partner, New York, NY)
Carmita Alonso (Partner, New York, NY)
Michael Boshnaick (Partner, Los Angeles, CA)
Daryl Buffenstein (Senior Counsel, Atlanta, GA)
Robert Casazza (Partner, New York, NY)
Kelly D. Cobb (Partner, Houston, TX)
Amy C. Cococcia (Partner, New York, NY)
Bo Cooper (Partner, Washington, DC)
Amy Fallon (Partner, New York, NY)
Scott J. FitzGerald (Partner, Boston, MA)
Enrique Gonzalez III (Partner, Miami, FL)
Sophia M. Goring-Piard (Of Counsel, New York, NY)
Andrew B. Greenfield (Partner, Washington, DC)
Carl W. Hampe (Partner, Washington, DC)
Paull Hejinian (Partner, San Francisco, CA)
Janet L. Henner (Partner, New York, NY)
Lance Kaplan (Partner, Matawan, NJ)
Parisa K. Karaahmet (Partner, New York, NY)
Ethan E. Kaufman (Partner, New York, NY)
Lisa Koenig (Partner, New York, NY)
Cynthia Lange (Partner, Silicon Valley, CA)
Catherine A. Macris (Partner, Boston, MA)
Deborah Marlowe (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Kevin Miner (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Francesca Moschetta (Partner, New York, NY)
James Pack (Partner, Irvine, CA)
Patrick J. Quane (Senior Counsel, New York, NY)
Noreen Quirk (Partner, New York, NY)
Gwendolyn M. Robosson (Partner, Matawan, NJ)
Jay C. Ruby (Of Counsel, Atlanta, GA)
Kyle Sherman (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
Marlene Z. Stanger (Of Counsel, San Diego, CA)
Kristi Taylor (Partner, Dallas, TX)
Paige L. Taylor (Partner, Dallas, TX)
Michael F. Turansick (Partner, Chicago, IL)
Freddi M. Weintraub (Partner, New York, NY)
Karine Faure Wenger (Partner, San Diego, CA)
Mitchell L. Wexler (Partner, Irvine, CA)
Karen Winarsky (Partner, Atlanta, GA)
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Awards
Fragomen is recognized at the National Tier 1 level for Immigration Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms – United States, with 15 offices across the country also recognized for their excellence in immigration law.
Awards
Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna discusses Canada’s 2025 federal budget and its significant shift in immigration policy including new limits on international student permits and temporary residents.
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Fragomen is cited in the UK House of Lords’ landmark report, “The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out,” published on 4 November by the UK Engagement with Space Committee.
Blog post
Manager Zaur Gasimov discusses Georgia’s new immigration and labour-migration reforms introducing mandatory work permits, stricter employer compliance requirements and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Awards
Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.
Media mentions
Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.
Media mentions
Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.
Media mentions
Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.
Blog post
Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.
Awards
Fragomen is recognized at the National Tier 1 level for Immigration Law in the 2026 edition of The Best Law Firms – United States, with 15 offices across the country also recognized for their excellence in immigration law.
Awards
Fragomen receives Altair Global’s 2025 Super Star Award for Humanitarian Commitment, honoring the firm’s leadership in advancing humanitarian mobility initiatives.
Media mentions
Partner Rick Lamanna discusses Canada’s 2025 federal budget and its significant shift in immigration policy including new limits on international student permits and temporary residents.
Fragomen news
Fragomen news
Fragomen is cited in the UK House of Lords’ landmark report, “The Space Economy: Act Now or Lose Out,” published on 4 November by the UK Engagement with Space Committee.
Blog post
Manager Zaur Gasimov discusses Georgia’s new immigration and labour-migration reforms introducing mandatory work permits, stricter employer compliance requirements and increased penalties for non-compliance.
Awards
Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.
Media mentions
Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.
Media mentions
Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.
Media mentions
Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.
Media mentions
Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.
Blog post
Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.