Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration and Business Law Attorneys in Dallas
Altaffer & Chen PLLC was established in 2016 by attorneys Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr. and Lunbing Chen Altaffer to help clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. legal system. With decades of combined experience in federal and state courts, we specialize in immigration law, business law, and estate planning, prioritizing personalized service and cost-effective solutions. Our mission is to deliver high-quality legal representation while treating clients with care and consideration.Kervyn Altaffer brings 30 years of trial experience in civil rights, commercial law, and employment law, while Lunbing Chen Altaffer contributes expertise in immigration, business matters, and international legal practice. We are committed to resolving legal challenges with integrity, transparency, and a focus on achieving optimal outcomes for every client.
Services
Immigration Law
Business Law
Estate Planning
Trusts
Federal Court Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of trial experience in federal and state courts.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to client needs.
- We combine U.S. and international legal expertise for immigration and business cases.
- Our attorneys are admitted to multiple federal courts, including the Fifth Circuit.
- We prioritize transparent communication and cost-effective legal solutions.
Services
Immigration Law
We guide clients through complex immigration processes, including visas, green cards, citizenship, and federal litigation. Our services cover E-2, L-1, and O-1 visas, family-based and employment-based immigration, and appeals. With expertise in federal court mandates and naturalization complaints, we ensure compliance and successful outcomes for individuals and businesses.
Business Law
Our business law practice assists with entity formation, contracts, and operational compliance. We draft shareholder agreements, partnership documents, and employment policies tailored to startups and SMEs. We also advise on mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution, ensuring legal protection and growth for Texas-based businesses.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans using wills and trusts to protect assets and fulfill client wishes. Services include revocable and irrevocable trusts, special needs planning, and tax-efficient strategies. Our goal is to provide peace of mind through clear, legally sound documentation and legacy preservation.
Federal Court Litigation
We represent clients in federal and state courts for civil rights, employment disputes, and commercial litigation. With experience in summary judgments, trials, and appellate cases, we focus on strategic advocacy to resolve complex legal conflicts efficiently and effectively.
Trust Administration
Our trust services include formation, administration, and modification of revocable, irrevocable, and charitable trusts. We guide clients through asset funding, tax planning, and compliance to ensure trusts align with long-term financial goals and legal requirements in Texas.
People
Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr.
Partner
Kervyn Altaffer is a trial attorney with 30+ years of experience in federal and state courts, specializing in civil rights, commercial law, and employment litigation. He focuses on achieving client goals through trials, mediation, and strategic case management.
Lunbing Chen Altaffer
Partner
Lunbing Chen Altaffer is a partner with expertise in immigration, business law, and trusts. Admitted to Texas and federal courts, she combines U.S. and international legal experience to serve individuals and corporations with tailored solutions.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle nonimmigrant visas (E-2, L-1, O-1), green cards (family, employment, EB-5), citizenship, and federal litigation for immigration cases.
What business law services are available?
We assist with entity formation, business operations, contracts, employee agreements, and buying/selling businesses in Texas.
How do you approach estate planning?
We create customized wills, trusts (revocable, irrevocable, special needs), and estate plans to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored.
Are your attorneys licensed in federal courts?
Yes, our attorneys are admitted to the U.S. District Courts for Northern/Southern Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Do you offer consultations for new clients?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop tailored strategies for immigration, business, or estate matters.
