Garfinkel Immigration once again recognized by Best Law Firms® in 2026

Garfinkel Immigration has once again been honored with a Tier 1 firm in Charlotte for Immigration Law designation by Best Law Firms® in 2026.

Best Law Firms® rankings are based on a combination of client feedback, legal surveys and Best Lawyers® peer review. Firms acknowledged in the publication are recognized for their professional excellence and continually receive top ratings from clients as well as peers.

Firms must have at least one lawyer listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, which identifies the top five percent of attorneys in the country, in order to be eligible for a ranking in Best Law Firms®. Five individual Garfinkel attorneys were listed this year: Founding Partner Emeritus Steven H. Garfinkel, Managing Partner Hannah F. Little, as well as Partners William R. Hummel, Meredith W. Barnette and Nam Douglass.

In its 29th year, Garfinkel represents Fortune 100 companies and businesses of all sizes in the U.S and across the world. The Firm also recently launched Healthcare, Education and Religious Worker Specialty Practice Groups which focus exclusively on serving its many clients in those industries, and assists individuals with investor and family-based immigration matters, as well.

Garfinkel Immigration has consistently been honored by Best Law Firms® and with a top-level Band 1 designation in the prestigious Chambers USA’s Immigration in North Carolina Legal Rankings. The Firm’s attorneys are regularly recognized by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, Business North Carolina (BNC) Legal Elite and for their pro bono work.

Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm, a WBENC certified, majority-owned women’s business, builds strong relationships with its clients based on trust and performance, leveraging creative approaches and industry-leading expertise to provide insight and legal advice. The Firm’s top priority is providing high quality legal service to the businesses and individuals it serves.

In addition to its legal expertise, Garfinkel is known for its responsiveness and emphasis on excellence, as well as its deep commitment to corporate social responsibility.

A link to the Garfinkel Immigration profile on the Best Law Firms® website can be found here. The 2026 rankings are the 16th edition of the publication.

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