Leslie Ditrani

Massachusetts

Chin & Curtis, LLP
75 Federal Street, Suite 210
Boston, MA 02110
United States

Tel: (617) 864-1166

Email: lditrani@chincurtis.com
Web: www.chincurtis.com

Professional Biography

Leslie Ditrani is Co-Managing Partner of Chin & Curtis, LLP and has been practicing immigration law for more than 25 years. Leslie is known for her broad expertise in business and family immigration matters and dedication in finding creative and effective approaches for all of her clients. Working closely with employers to hire and retain talent, Leslie represents a wide range of enterprises from start-ups and entrepreneurs to large and established businesses. She is also proud of her individual clients and has had great success in family and humanitarian work. Leslie will find the solution for you.

Leslie is committed to contributing to the local community, and in 2016 she was named one of the original commissioners on the Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship, whose mission is to address the needs of Cambridge’s immigrant community. Leslie is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Immigration Council, a nonprofit voice in promoting laws, policies, and attitudes that honor our proud history as a nation of immigrants. She is also a member of the Northeastern University School of Law Alumni Board where she has provided leadership and guidance to Northeastern University law students and alumni.

Leslie serves the large community of immigration lawyers in New England through her leadership of the AILA New England Immigration Law Conference. In addition, Leslie has committed herself to the representation of individuals seeking asylum in the United States. She has undertaken the pro bono representation of individuals from Uganda fleeing persecution and domestic violence, as well as volunteering with the Dilley Pro Bono Project which directly represents immigrant mothers and children detained at the 2,400-bed South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas. Leslie’s passion for immigrant rights and justice is also reflected in her status as a PAIR pro bono attorney and a volunteer attorney for CLSACC, the Cambridge Community Legal Services and Counseling Center.

Leslie received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in 1986 and earned a Juris Doctor in 1994 from the Northeastern University School of Law. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, yoga, and practicing meditation.

Corporate Immigration Practice

Chin & Curtis has been providing comprehensive immigration services to businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs for more than three decades.

Visas and green cards are only part of the equation: we partner with you to create an immigration program that best fits your company. We work closely with multinational enterprises, but we are equally experienced and skilled at handling the needs of medium sized and smaller companies as well as start-ups, universities, and other educational and research institutions.

We are not a factory. We create direct lines of communication between you, your employees, and our attorneys, while our use of technology helps us develop the right analytics to support strategic thinking.

This approach allows us to service high-volume clients without losing the personal connection that is so important to our relationship. We believe that our success is not based on the outcomes of a majority of cases, but on how we perform on each of them.

When we deliver comprehensive immigration services, we know that any number of issues may arise that demand attention or a new approach. Our clients, however, should not have to worry about whether every new question requires a new investment. A wide range of value-added services is included in your relationship from the beginning.

Our goal to is to anticipate your needs and provide you with a solution at one cost- effective price point. We charge for the transaction, but we build the relationship.

Individual Immigration Practice

Chin & Curtis has a long history of representing individuals and families in immigration matters. We take the necessary time to understand your specific situation, and then work with you to find the best solution. With our decades of experience and strong relationships with local immigration offices, we will be certain that every avenue is pursued. Whether a case is routine or challenging, we pride ourselves on our ability to make an impact on your life, your family, and your career.

We help you to obtain green cards for family members whether in the U.S. or abroad. We spend the time to develop the best approach for you and your family. Our individual services also include assisting entrepreneurs and investors in navigating the options available for temporary and permanent residence based on their business endeavors.

We help individuals to navigate the sometimes complex naturalization process so that they may become new Americans.

We recognize that immigration solutions are not always immediately apparent, and that U.S. immigration law and procedure can seem intimidating, confusing and sometimes contradictory. Through a consultation in our office, an experienced Chin & Curtis attorney can assist individuals and families in understanding and planning their immigration future.

About Chin & Curtis

Chin & Curtis combines experience and personal service with a passionate focus on immigration. We are woman owned and led by attorneys who have dedicated their careers to immigration law.

Our 14 attorneys and total staff of more than 40 professionals makes us one of the largest specialty immigration firms in New England. Our focus is principally on corporate and business immigration, although we are a full-service firm and also advise clients in naturalization, family-based immigration, and humanitarian relief. We are at the forefront of client advocacy and exceptional service, and we are committed to creating value for our clients.

We help our clients to hire and retain the foreign born talent they need to achieve their goals. We harness the technological resources of a large firm to the lawyer-centric, personal service provided by a small boutique. We commit those resources to our clients with an unparalleled expertise and unwavering focus on their immigration needs.

We are committed to both pro bono work and community service. On a daily basis, we witness challenges faced by truly great people around the world. We donate our time and resources to humanitarian organizations and immigration non-profits that provide help to those who need it most.