Mr. Nevarez was born in Shamrock, Texas. He moved to Graham, Texas at the age of five. He finished his high school education in the Graham area, and his parents still reside in Graham. He received his B.A. in History from West Texas A&M University and his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo Law School.
Mr. Nevarez received the beginning of his immigration law training while enrolled in law school at the University at Buffalo. Buffalo, with its close proximity to the Canadian border, offered immense opportunities to be taught by leading practitioners in immigration law. Additionally, while enrolled in law school, Mr. Nevarez clerked at law offices practicing immigration law. Mr. Nevarez also attended numerous forums and presentations focusing on immigration law. These forums and presentations were held by leading individuals licensed in Canada and the United States.
Mr. Nevarez continues his education in immigration law on a daily basis. Immigration law, with its ever changing dynamic, is an evolving area of law that requires constant education and monitoring. For instance, Mr. Nevarez attended the Immigration Law Conference in Houston, Texas in February 2008. Additionally, Mr. Nevarez and Charles A. Mallard attended the 2008 Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in June 2008. The Underwood Law Firm is committed to supplying its clients with top tier immigration representation. This representation includes staying abreast of immigration topics and maintaining subscriptions to leading legal materials. Immigration law, being governed by federal law, allows the Underwood Law Firm to represent immigration clients throughout the United States.
Mr. Nevarez enjoys participating in outdoor sports and spending time with his family. He loves rooting for his Cowboys, Rangers and Mavericks.
Practice Concentration and Experience
Immigration Law
- Immigrant Based Visas
- Family-Based Petitions
- VAWA-Abused Spouse Petitions
- Removal of Conditions of Lawful Permanent Residence
- Registry
- Non-Immigrant Based Visas
- Spouse and Fiance Visas (K-1 and K-3)
- Employment-Based Petitions (H Visas, E Visas)
- Education-Based Petitions
- I-9 and Work Authorization
- I-9 Audits and Compliance Issues
- No-Match Letters
- Individual Work Authorization Documents
- Naturalization
- Securing Replacement Green Cards
- Procuring Passports; Advising of Travel Restrictions
- Deportation Proceedings
- Recruiting Employees to Work for Clients Throughout the U.S.
- Motions to Reopen Denied Petitions
- Advising clients on several immigration issues that occur on an everyday basis
- Employment Based Visas
- Experience with National/International Visa Petitioners and Beneficiaries
Civil Litigation
- Complex Business Litigation
- Health Care and Nursing Home Litigation
- Automobile and Trucking Accidents
- Deceptive Trade Practices Disputes
- Contract Disputes
- Employment Litigation
- Unemployment Matters before Texas Workforce Commission
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Construction Litigation
Pro Bono cases taken in conjunction with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
Activities and Affiliations
- Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2007
- Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Member, Wesley Community Center Executive Board of Directors, 2008-2010
- Member, Family Support Services Board
- Section Facilitator for Step Up to Success Program, March 2008
- Volunteer, Legal Aid Pro Bono Clinic, February 2008
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Amarillo Area Bar Association
- Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Los Barrios de Amarillo
- Mentor, Los Barrios de Amarillo Scholarship Recipient for 2008-2009 academic year
- Texas Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member, West Texas A&M University Alumni Association
- Member, University at Buffalo Law School Alumni Association
- Member, Jessup Moot Court Board
- Member, Jessup Moot Court Team
- Member, Mortar Board Society
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2008 Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- 2008 Immigration Law Conference in Houston, Texas
- 2009 Annual American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
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Amarillo Opera Board of Trustees
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Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees
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Member of the Amarillo Pan-American Golf Association
Publications and Presentations
Website Articles
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Helping the Undocumented Student Prepare for Life After High School," ESC 16 Leadership Academy 2008, Amarillo, November 2008
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2008 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Franchise Seminar
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2008 Healthmatch Fair at Northwest Texas Hospital
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"A Day in the Life of an Attorney," Middle School Step Up to Success Program, Amarillo, Spring 2008
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"I-9 and No-Match Letters: Pitfalls of Routine," Lunch Presentation to Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Luncheon for Small Business Entrepreneurs
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"Update on recent changes in Immigration Law," Lunch Presentation to Los Barrios de Amarillo
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"Procedure of Filing Successful VAWA Self-Petitions," Morning Presentation to Family Support Services
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"Procedure of Filing Successful VAWA Self-Petitions," Lunch Presentation to Los Barrios de Amarillo
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Numerous lunch presentations with clients and community leaders regarding immigration law issues and visa options
Education
- J.D. University at Buffalo Law School, State University of New York, 2007
- Graduated top 15% of class
- Jessup Moot Court Team
- B.A. West Texas A&M University, 2003
- Graduated with Honors
- Member of Mortar Board Society
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