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Your Trusted NYC Immigration & Legal Services Firm
C.T. Lee & Associates is a New York City-based law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions in immigration, business, litigation, and real estate law. With decades of collective experience, our team of attorneys prioritizes personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. We emphasize clear communication, direct attorney-client collaboration, and cost-effective resolutions while maintaining a strong focus on client education and transparency.Our practice spans complex corporate transactions, immigration case management, high-stakes litigation, and real estate matters, supported by a multilingual staff and a proven track record of successful outcomes in both routine and high-complexity cases.
Services
Immigration Law
Business Litigation
Real Estate Law
Visa Applications
Corporate Law
Highlights and features
- We offer direct attorney communication from consultation through case resolution
- Our team has resolved over 1000 complex immigration and business law cases
- Multilingual staff supports clients in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and more
- Proven success with EB-1, H-1B, and business litigation cases in NYC courts
- Personalized case strategies with transparent cost management
What people say
Professional team
High accuracy
Case sorted
Great results
Highly recommended
Services
Immigration Law
Comprehensive immigration legal representation including employment-based visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1), investor visas (EB-5), family petitions, and deportation defense. Our attorneys handle complex cases involving special immigrant juvenile status, asylum applications, and cross-border immigration strategies for multinational corporations.
Business Law
Full-service business legal counsel covering entity formation, contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and SEC compliance. We specialize in cross-border transactions, PIPE financings, and corporate restructuring for both startups and established enterprises seeking to navigate New York's regulatory environment.
Litigation Services
Experienced representation in commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and government-related lawsuits. Our litigators handle complex cases involving contract enforcement, shareholder conflicts, and administrative law challenges, with a focus on achieving favorable settlements while preparing for trial when necessary.
Real Estate Law
End-to-end real estate legal services including property acquisitions, lease agreements, zoning compliance, and development approvals. We represent both residential buyers and institutional investors in transactional matters and litigation involving commercial property disputes and land use regulations.
Asylum & Refugee Law
Specialized asylum application representation for individuals facing persecution based on protected grounds. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive cases demonstrating eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, and Convention Against Torture protections through both affirmative and defensive filings.
People
Corey T. Lee
Founder & Managing Attorney
Corey T. Lee, Esq. founded the firm with expertise in business immigration and corporate law. He holds a JD from Cardozo School of Law and a B.A. in Finance from NYU Stern. Active in AILA and New York Bar Associations, he specializes in complex visa strategies for multinational corporations.
Luis Amadeo Hernandez SITU
Associate Attorney
Dr. Luis Amadeo Hernandez SITU brings international legal expertise to the firm's immigration and business law practice. With a PhD in Law, he focuses on cross-border transactions and complex immigration cases requiring nuanced understanding of multiple legal systems.
Steven B. Goolnick
Of Counsel
Steven B. Goolnick, Esq. contributes extensive experience in real estate and business litigation. His practice focuses on resolving commercial disputes and property-related legal conflicts through negotiated settlements and courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Xia (Sienna) Liu
Of Counsel
Xia Liu, Esq. specializes in immigration law with particular focus on employment-based visas and family petitions. She provides strategic guidance to clients navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration regulations and consular processing requirements.
Ameer N. Benno
Of Counsel
Ameer N. Benno, Esq. offers expertise in corporate law and securities compliance. He advises businesses on regulatory requirements, transaction structuring, and growth strategies while maintaining active involvement in pro bono legal initiatives.
Questions
What immigration cases does C.T. Lee & Associates handle?
We handle all employment-based visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, EB-1 through EB-5), family petitions, asylum applications, deportation defense, and special immigrant juvenile cases.
Can you assist with business formation in New York?
Yes, we guide clients through entity selection, formation, and compliance requirements for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships operating in New York State.
Do you handle real estate litigation cases?
Our firm represents clients in residential and commercial real estate disputes including contract enforcement, eviction proceedings, and title disputes.
What languages does the firm support?
Our staff provides services in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and other languages to accommodate diverse client needs.
How quickly can I get case evaluation?
Contact us via phone or online form for immediate intake - most initial consultations scheduled within 24 business hours.
Are legal fees transparent?
We provide detailed fee structures upfront with regular billing updates to ensure complete cost transparency throughout representation.
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Reviews (4)
David Salazar
Dec 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
They helped with the green card process for my wife. It was a very smooth process. They were with us at every step of the way helping out with every bump we encountered. We always felt safe in their hands and they led us all the way to the finish line.
They helped with the green card process for my wife. It was a very smooth process. They were with us at every step of the way helping out with every bump we encountered. We always felt safe in their hands and they led us all the way to the finish line.
Daniela Danesi
Dec 20, 2021
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Corey and his office are very professional and reliable. We are glad that we chose this office to work from immigration case to my naturalization process. Always promptly responding to any questions or requests. Michelle was an easy breeze to work withWe know that dealing with any documentation can be overwhelming but they made the process smother. I highly recommend this office if you want a honest law office that you can rely on. Thank you Corey and Michelle!
Sungwook Kim
Nov 13, 2021
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Working with C.T. Lee & Associates on my condo purchase case was a pleasant experience. They are highly professional, respond promptly and kindly give me the detailed information whenever needed. Taylor, who was assigned to my case, was very responsive and did a great job. I much appreciated both Corey and Taylor, and will definitely come back when I sell my condo in future.
Mei Lin
Oct 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great experience with Corey and Taylor for the purchase of my first home! I would highly recommend them if you are purchasing a HDFC. They are very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly and they were always available and handled everything in great time.
Great experience with Corey and Taylor for the purchase of my first home! I would highly recommend them if you are purchasing a HDFC. They are very knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and trustworthy. Everything went smoothly and they were always available and handled everything in great time.
