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Five JSPBC lawyers selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® for 2024

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr (JSPBC) is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2024. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, including immigration, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Only 5 percent of lawyers in a state are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers.

Principal & Managing Attorney Claire Pratt is celebrating 10 years of having been named to the Super Lawyers list. She has been selected from 2019 to present, having previously received Rising Stars designation since 2015. Principal Chris Beckerson has also been named to the Super Lawyer from 2022 to present, having received Rising Stars designation from 2015-2019.

Of Counsel James Mayock has also been selected, having been named to the list from 2004-2013, and 2020 to present. Founder & Of Counsel Phyllis Jewell was named a Super Lawyer at the inception of the Northern California Super Lawyers list in 2004, and has been named to the list each year from 2004 to 2013, and 2015 to present.

Associate Attorney Zdeni Hennessy has been selected as a Rising Star since 2020. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in a state are named to Rising Stars.

These selections, along with the firm’s other accolades, further solidify JSPBC’s recognition within the legal community as an outstanding business immigration firm. Congratulations to Claire, Chris, James, Phyllis, and Zdeni, as well as the entire JSPBC team!

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JSPBC Recognized by Chambers USA

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr is pleased to announce that the firm has received its first ever Chambers USA ranking in 2024!  The selection process involves Chambers’ own research methods, client and peer references, and looks at legal ability, client service, caliber of bench, and cost effectiveness, among other factors. Additionally, Claire Pratt has been ranked for the second year running. Only 13 firms and 38 lawyers are recognized in California.

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JSPBC Managing Attorney Claire Pratt Receives Martindale AV Preeminent® Ranking

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr is pleased to announce that its Managing Attorney Claire Pratt has received an AV Preeminent® ranking from Martindale, the highest peer-rating standard available. Martindale has conducted attorney rankings since 1887 with the goal of informing the public of the most skilled and ethical attorneys. Nominations for a Martindale ranking are made via peer reviews, require at least 10 years of practice, and are awarded only to “attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.” Less than 15% of lawyers are awarded this distinction.

Congratulations to Claire!

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Four JSPBC Lawyers Recognized by Who’s Who Legal in Corporate Immigration for 2024

Jewell Stewart Pratt Beckerson & Carr is pleased to announce that lawyers Claire Pratt, James Mayock, Phyllis Jewell (ret.), and Wendy Stewart (ret.) have been selected by Who’s Who Legal (“WWL”) as Global Leaders in Corporate Immigration for 2024. Phyllis and James have additionally been selected as “Thought Leaders.” The firm’s WWL profile may be found here.

Nominees for WWL are selected based upon a comprehensive, independent survey of both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met stringent independent research criteria are listed. The publication features leading corporate immigration attorneys who come highly regarded for their experience in assisting corporate entities navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environments in jurisdictions around the world through sophisticated immigration planning and counseling advice.

Congratulations to Claire, James, Phyllis, and Wendy!

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Seven JSP lawyers selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® for 2023

Jewell Stewart & Pratt (JSP) is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2023. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, including immigration, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Principal & Managing Attorney Claire Pratt has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2019 to present, having previously received Rising Stars designation since 2015. Principal Chris Beckerson has also been named to the Super Lawyer from 2022 to present, having received “Rising Stars” designation from 2015-2019.

Founder & Of Counsel Phyllis Jewell was named a Super Lawyer at the inception of the Northern California Super Lawyers list in 2004, and has been named to the list each year from 2004 to 2013, and 2015 to present. Retired Principal Wendy Stewart has been included in the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to present. Only 5 percent of lawyers in a state are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers. 

Of Counsel James Mayock has also been selected, having been named to the list from 2004-2013, and 2020 to present.

In addition, Associate Attorneys Zdeni Amadio and Nicole Tahtouh have been selected as Rising Stars since 2020. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in a state are named to Rising Stars.

With the firm’s seven selectees, JSP represents 10% of all Super Lawyers in the immigration practice area in Northern California, further solidifying JSP’s recognition within the legal community as an outstanding firm. Congratulations to Phyllis, Wendy, Claire, Chris, James, Zdeni and Nicole, as well as the entire JSP team!

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Jewell Stewart & Pratt PC welcomes the lawyers, staff, and clients of E&M Mayock!

We take great pleasure in announcing that Jim Mayock, the Managing Partner, and staff of E&M Mayock have joined Jewell Stewart & Pratt (JSP), effective July 2023.

We look forward to welcoming their clients into JSP’s practice.

JSP and E&M Mayock both have a long and distinguished history of immigration law practice based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both firms have lawyers and staff who are highly regarded by colleagues and peers for deep expertise, quality of work product, and outstanding personalized service.

We are honored and proud to have E&M Mayock’s team and clients join JSP. We trust that you will join us in celebrating this milestone!

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Three JSP Lawyers Recognized by Who’s Who Legal in Corporate Immigration for 2023

Jewell Stewart & Pratt is pleased to announce that lawyers Phyllis Jewell, Wendy Stewart (ret.), and Claire Pratt have been selected by Who’s Who Legal (“WWL”) as Global Leaders in Corporate Immigration for 2023. Phyllis Jewell has additionally been recognized as a “Thought Leader” in the field. The firm’s WWL profile may be found here.

Nominees for WWL are selected based upon a comprehensive, independent survey of both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met stringent independent research criteria are listed. The publication features leading corporate immigration attorneys who come highly regarded for their experience in assisting corporate entities navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environments in jurisdictions around the world through sophisticated immigration planning and counseling advice.

Congratulations to Phyllis, Wendy, and Claire!

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JSP Principal Chris Beckerson to be recognized for pro bono contributions

Jewell Stewart & Pratt is pleased to announce that Principal Chris Beckerson will be recognized for his pro bono work by Legal Services for Children (“LSC”), a San Francisco-based nonprofit focused on providing free legal and social services for youth with immigration, education, foster care or guardianship issues.

Chris is being honored with LSC’s “Trinidad Madrigal Excellence in Child-Centered Representation” award. This is an award given to one extraordinary pro bono attorney every year, in the legacy of LSC Volunteer Attorney Trinidad Madrigal.  The awards ceremony will take place at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco on June 1, 2023.  

The award recognizes Chris's pro bono work over the past six years, alongside the LSC team, on behalf of young people escaping harrowing conditions in their countries of origin. Thank you to LSC for recognizing and supporting this vital and inspiring work, and congratulations to Chris!

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Seven JSP lawyers selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® for 2022

Jewell Stewart & Pratt (JSP) is pleased to announce that seven of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in Northern California Super Lawyers® in 2022. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas, including immigration, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Founder & Principal Phyllis Jewell was named a Super Lawyer at the inception of the Northern California Super Lawyers list in 2004, and has been named to the list each year from 2004 to 2013, and 2015 to present. Principal & Managing Attorney Claire Pratt has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2019 to present, having previously received Rising Stars designation since 2015. Principal Chris Beckerson was named to the Super Lawyer list for this first time this year, having received “Rising Stars” designation from 2015-2019. In addition, Of Counsel Wendy Stewart has been included in the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to present. Only 5 percent of lawyers in a state are selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers. 

Principal Jennifer Carr has been selected in Rising Stars from 2017 to present. In addition, Associate Attorneys Zdeni Amadio and Nicole Tahtouh have been selected as Rising Stars since 2020. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in a state are named to Rising Stars.

With the firm’s seven selectees, JSP represents 8% of all Super Lawyers in the immigration practice area in Northern California, further solidifying JSP’s recognition within the legal community as an outstanding firm. Congratulations to Phyllis, Claire, Chris, Jennifer, Wendy, Zdeni, Nicole, as well as the entire JSP team!

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