Our Firm

Rubman and Harris is a boutique immigration law firm that represents individuals, families, businesses and public sector organizations. We are based in Chicago, Illinois. We provide counsel on U.S. immigration laws throughout the country and around the world.

Our Clients

We represent engineers, computer professionals, physicians and other healthcare professionals, business and financial professionals, professors, researchers, architects, professional athletes, teachers, and many other individuals and family members. Our institutional clients include computer consulting companies, multi-national corporations, public school districts, for-profit and non profit institutions and individuals from almost every country in the world.

What makes us different from other firms?

1. Our Expertise

Our real life experience and expertise in immigration law is unparalleled. We practice immigration all day, every day and have for decades.

David Rubman has practiced immigration law for over 25 years and has served as an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Northwestern University School of Law and IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law. Kristen A. Harris has practiced law for 10 years, first in corporate and now immigration cases.

We have been selected by our peers to serve on liaison committees with Immigration officials. We have provided top-of-the line leadership within the immigration bar. We update our knowledge on a daily basis. We publish a monthly newsletter. We are frequently requested to present to legal and professional organizations on immigration topics.

2. Our Judgment

We use our judgment and encourage our clients to do the same. We will provide you with realistic and knowledgeable advice up front. We will not take on your case unless we believe you will win.

3. Our Service

We provide our clients with responsive and up-to-date information about each individual case. We do not send boilerplate responses to your questions. We do not force you to rely on paralegals or assistants. Our attorneys will answer your questions directly about all legal issues involved in your case.

4. Our Philosophy

We believe in keeping things simple for each client – whether employer, employee, husband or wife. We will not speak in “legalese.” We keep the process as painless for you as possible.

5. Our Commitment

Once we take on your case, we are committed to getting you the results you hired us for. We’ll work with you to strengthen your case from start to finish. We are zealous and successful advocates in the immigration system and in the courts. If litigation is needed, we stand ready to back you up.

6. Our Clients Are Happy With Us

Immigration can be a drawn-out and frustrating process. Our professionalism, responsiveness and sense of humor, help make the immigration process more bearable for our clients.