About Us

U.S. Immigration Law Firm

Scott Legal, P.C. is a U.S. immigration law firm founded in 2012 by Ian E. Scott, a Harvard Law School graduate and experienced immigration attorney. The firm was originally established through an E-2 investor visa, and Mr. Scott continues to maintain E-2 visa status, giving him a unique, first-hand perspective on the immigration process. He has also held TN, H-1B, F-1, and B-2 visa statuses in the United States.

Today, Scott Legal has a team of 15 full-time immigration lawyers and legal professionals dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to clients worldwide. Our attorneys are regularly invited to speak on immigration law panels and actively serve on committees for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). We have earned over 400 five-star client reviews reflecting our commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.

ACCOLADES & ACCREDITATIONS

Our attorneys have been featured in leading media outlets, including the New York Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, NBC News, and Business Insider. We’re also recognized by independent legal organizations such as the American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, Super Lawyers, EB-5 Investors, Avvo, and Martindale-Hubbell among others, and we proudly maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

At Scott Legal, we emphasize legal expertise, exceptional client service, and affordable fees — because effective legal representation shouldn’t be out of reach.

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

We assist clients on a wide range of visa categories and immigration issues including but not limited to:

Investor Visas, including the E-2 Treaty Investor Visa, L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa, and EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program;
Employment Visas such as the TN Visa for NAFTA professionals, H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa, E-3 Visa for Australian professionals, and O-1 Visa for individuals with extraordinary ability;
Employment-Based Green Cards, including EB-1 Priority Workers, EB-2 Advanced Degree or Exceptional Ability (with or without the National Interest Waiver), and EB-3 Skilled Workers and Professionals
Family-Based Visas and Green Cards, covering immediate relatives, family preference categories, marriage-based green cards, and other family-based immigration options;
Immigration Litigation, including removal defense, appeals and unreasonable delay lawsuits.

BUSINESS LAW SERVICES

Our firm provides comprehensive legal counsel to business owners and founders at every stage of their startup journey. We offer a full range services, including new business formation, investor agreements (such as operating agreements and shareholder agreements), business plan drafting, contract drafting and review, purchase and sale representation, due diligence, and more.

In addition to our experienced business lawyers, our team includes a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) to provide expert financial guidance alongside legal support.

Our firm is headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Westchester (NY), Toronto (Canada), and Barcelona (Spain). To make legal services more accessible for local and internationally clients, we offer a portal-based law office, enabling you to manage your case remotely and securely. From document sharing to case tracking, our system is designed for efficiency, convenience, and paperless communication.

For detailed contact information about each office and general inquiries, please visit our contact page.

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