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Fragomen has once again been recognized by Chambers USA in its 2026 guide, earning top rankings nationally and across multiple jurisdictions for Immigration.
The firm’s nationwide practice has maintained the highest possible ranking since 2014, marking its 13th consecutive year in Band 1. In the 2026 guide, Fragomen also earned Band 1 rankings in 11 jurisdictions, including our Minnesota office, which advanced from Band 2.
Among this year’s highlights were new Nationwide Eminent Practitioner recognitions for Co-Chairs Enrique Gonzalez and Lance Kaplan, recognizing their longstanding contributions to the field of immigration.
The 2026 guide highlights the strength and depth of Fragomen’s immigration practice, with numerous professionals recognized for their leadership, legal knowledge and commitment to client service.
The following 49 attorneys were individually ranked in the 2026 guide:
- Carmita Alonso (New York)
- Sapna Annicelli (Massachusetts)
- Isha Atassi (New York)
- Stephania Bertoni Norris (Florida)
- Aaron Blumberg (Massachusetts)
- Clark Cannon (Utah)
- Molly Carey (Massachusetts)
- Amy Cococcia (New York)
- Bo Cooper (District of Columbia)
- Christian Dallman (Michigan)
- Pamela Debias (Michigan)
- David Duong (Texas)
- Chad Ellsworth (California)
- Haseena Enu (Texas)
- Jennifer Holt Estrella (Florida)
- Amy Fallon (New York)
- Daniel J. Fisher (Michigan)
- Ryan M. Freel (Texas)
- Chelsea Germak (New Jersey)
- Enrique Gonzalez (Florida)
- Ana Gonzalez (Florida)
- David Grunblatt (New York)
- Oishika Gupta (Illinois)
- Carl Hampe (District of Columbia)
- Michael Harris (Michigan)
- Janora L. Hawkins (Georgia)
- Michelle Jacobson (Illinois)
- Lance Kaplan (Florida)
- Parisa Karaahmet (New York)
- Molly Kenney (Massachusetts)
- Catherine A. Macris (Massachusetts)
- Kevin Miner (Georgia)
- Priscilla Muhlenkamp (District of Columbia)
- Tim Nelson (New Jersey)
- Nancy Nemeth (Illinois)
- Kristi Nevarez (California)
- Anielka Nortelus (Florida)
- F. Joseph Paldino (Utah)
- Devang A. Patel (Georgia)
- Sarah K. Peterson (Minnesota)
- Daniel Pierce (District of Columbia)
- William Ralston (New Jersey)
- Lauren Seo (Utah)
- Rahul M. Shah (New Jersey)
- Cynthia Shearn (Illinois)
- Laurie Snider (Texas)
- Kristi Taylor (Texas)
- Paige Taylor (Texas)
- Karen Winarsky (Georgia)
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