Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration and Business Law Services in Bellevue, WA
Founded in 2012, Lani Cao Law Office is a boutique immigration-focused law firm serving clients across the United States and internationally. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in immigration law, business law, family law, and nonprofit law, providing personalized legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With multilingual staff fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, we bridge cultural and linguistic gaps to better serve our diverse clientele. Located in downtown Bellevue, our firm combines deep legal expertise with compassionate representation, maintaining a 99% success rate across 5,000+ cases.We offer comprehensive legal counsel for individuals and businesses, including visa applications, corporate compliance, estate planning, and family law matters. Our attorneys hold memberships in prestigious legal associations and maintain active roles in immigration law education. We prioritize client communication through phone and in-person consultations, ensuring transparent guidance throughout the legal process. With offices in Bellevue and New York, we provide strategic legal support for domestic and international clients navigating complex immigration and business law challenges.
Services
Immigration Law
Business Law
Family Law
Nonprofit Law
Wills
EB-5 Visas
Consular Processing
Corporate Compliance
Prenuptial Agreements
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined immigration law experience
- Multilingual support in English and Mandarin Chinese
- 99% success rate across 5,000+ legal cases
- Personalized consultations for every client
- Boutique firm with international legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyer Association
What people say
Excellent experience
Professional team
High quality service
Fair price
Extremely satisfied
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration law practice guides clients through employment-based, family-based, and investor visas. We handle EB-5 applications, consular processing, and non-immigrant visas including H-1B, L-1, and F-1 categories. Our attorneys provide comprehensive support for green cards, citizenship applications, and deportation defense, maintaining a 99% success rate across 5,000+ cases while ensuring compliance with evolving immigration regulations.
Business Law
We offer full-service business law support including entity formation, contract negotiation, and compliance management. Our services cover partnership agreements, international trade regulations, and dispute resolution through mediation or litigation. We assist startups and established companies with corporate structuring, franchise agreements, and cross-border transactions, ensuring legal protection and growth-oriented strategies for businesses in Washington State and beyond.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements, and child custody arrangements. We provide compassionate representation for spousal support negotiations and adoption processes, prioritizing clients' emotional needs while protecting legal rights. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with sensitive counsel to achieve favorable outcomes in complex family law matters.
Nonprofit Law
We support nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status applications, compliance management, and governance structure development. Our services include bylaw drafting, grant compliance, and legal guidance for charitable organizations navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring they maintain compliance while focusing on their mission-driven objectives.
Wills
Our estate planning services include will drafting, trust formation, and probate guidance. We help clients protect their assets and ensure legacy preservation through customized estate plans that reflect their wishes while complying with state and federal regulations, providing peace of mind for families.
People
Xiaohe Lani Cao
Founder & Supervising Attorney
Founder of Lani Cao Law Office, admitted to Chinese and Washington State Bars. Member of American Immigration Lawyer Association. Specializes in U.S. immigration processes with 20+ years of legal experience.
Li Arya Shen
Associate Attorney
Washington-licensed attorney with cross-border legal expertise. Holds LL.M. from University of Washington. Specializes in immigration law and international legal practices.
Benjamin Wang
Of Counsel Attorney
Oregon Bar member and immigration law professor. Teaches immigration law at University of Oregon. Admitted to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Liang Mei
Legal Counsel
Dual-licensed attorney in U.S. and China with 20+ years' experience. Specializes in corporate law, immigration, and intellectual property matters.
Yuhang Chen
Associate Attorney
Licensed in New York with LL.M. in International Business Law. Provides counsel on business law, estate planning, and immigration matters.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle employment-based, family-based, and investor visas including EB-5 programs. Our services cover H-1B, L-1, F-1 visas, green cards, citizenship applications, and deportation defense.
Do you provide business law support?
Yes, we assist with business formation, contract negotiation, compliance management, and dispute resolution for startups and established companies.
Are consultations required?
Yes, consultations help us understand your background and provide accurate immigration or legal recommendations tailored to your specific situation.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, our staff speaks both English and Mandarin Chinese to better serve clients with diverse backgrounds.
What family law services are available?
We handle divorce proceedings, prenuptial agreements, child custody arrangements, and adoption processes with compassionate legal representation.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Bellevue, WA (10800 NE 8th St, Suite 918) and New York, NY (260 Madison Avenue, 8th floor).
