We are proud to announce that both partners at Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers, Joel S. Guberman and Lainie Michelle Appleby, have once again been recognized in Best Lawyers® Canada 2025 for Immigration Law in Toronto.
Best Lawyers®, is a respected international legal publication, that evaluates more than 160,000 top legal professionals from various practice areas and geographic regions, based on peer reviews.
Being included in this list is testament to the professional respect both immigration lawyers have earned through their results and approach to client service.
“We strive to uphold the trust our clients place in us and to exceed the standards that this recognition embodies,” says Lainie Michelle.
Joel adds, “Immigration is a rapidly evolving space and we put a lot of our energies into devising novel ways for our clients to achieve their business growth, and professional and personal goals.”
About Joel S. Guberman – Immigration Lawyer
Joel was first ranked by Best Lawyers® in 2006 and has been recognized several times over the years as an experienced U.S. immigration lawyer, including in 2024. Joel is also ranked in Top Lawyers™, Chambers and Partners Canada, and is highly regarded for his immigration expertise guiding companies and individuals.
Joel is a founding member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Canada Chapter and has served as a past Chair for both that organization and the Ontario Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Law section. He is an active participant and speaker at various seminars, panels, and symposiums focused on immigration law in both Canada and the U.S.
About Lainie Michelle Appleby – Immigration Lawyer
Lainie Michelle “is ranked as one of Canada’s best immigration lawyers”, according to Canadian Lawyer magazine. She was first ranked by Best Lawyers® in 2019 and has been listed in Top Lawyers™ for her corporate immigration practice in Toronto.
Lainie Michelle regularly speaks at immigration law conferences across Canada and the United States. She has authored numerous articles on immigration issues and is often cited as an expert source in media outlets both domestically and internationally.
Together, they bring over 60 years of combined experience advising, guiding and representing corporate clients and individuals.
Schedule a consultation with Guberman // Appleby Immigration Lawyers today to discuss your immigration needs with an experienced team.
