Helen L. Konrad (McCandlish Holton) – Richmond, VA

Nationally Recognized Immigration Attorney

Helen L. Konrad is a Director and key leader in the Immigration Practice Group at McCandlish Holton, PC in Richmond, Virginia. With over 30 years of experience, Helen is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on employment-based immigration law in the region. If you are a corporation, university, or healthcare institution seeking to hire international talent, finding a lawyer with Helen’s depth of knowledge is crucial. She concentrates her practice on helping U.S. and foreign employers navigate the regulatory maze of obtaining work visas and permanent residence for their staff. Helen is not just a practitioner; she is a thought leader who regularly speaks at national conferences for organizations like the American Staffing Association. Whether you need to find a lawyer to audit your I-9 files or to secure a green card for a world-class researcher, Helen offers the sophisticated legal guidance required to succeed.

Expert Corporate Immigration Services

Helen Konrad’s practice covers the full spectrum of business immigration. As a premier Business and Work Visa Lawyer, she simplifies the process for obtaining H-1B visas for professionals, L-1 visas for multinational managers, and O-1 visas for those with extraordinary ability. She is particularly renowned for her work with the staffing industry and universities, handling complex PERM labor certifications and National Interest Waivers. Additionally, she provides critical defense and counseling on I-9 Compliance and E-Verify, protecting employers from federal investigations and fines. When you hire an attorney of her standing, recognized as the Richmond Immigration Law ”Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers multiple times, you are securing representation that sets the standard for excellence.

• Temporary Work Visas: H-1B, L-1, TN, and O-1 visas for specialized personnel.
• Permanent Residence: EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 green card petitions for employees.
• Compliance & Defense: I-9 audits, E-Verify implementation, and Department of Labor investigations.

Central Financial District Location

Operating from the Bank of America Center on East Main Street, Helen Konrad is at the center of Richmond’s business district. She is known for her practical, business-oriented advice that helps clients budget their immigration expenses effectively. McCandlish Holton offers fixed-fee billing for many immigration services, providing predictability for corporate budgets. While her rating on some platforms may vary, her peer reviews and accolades from Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers attest to her high professional standing. If you urgently need a lawyer to handle a high-volume hiring project or a complex executive transfer, Helen L. Konrad is the trusted expert employers turn to.