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James Montana, Esq.
Principal
Education
J.D., Yale Law School
B.A., Amherst College, summa cum laude
Languages
Spanish and German
Values
James began practicing law at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, and he remains committed to the values of compassionate service learned there.
Pro Bono
James represents indigent clients pro bono before the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. In addition to individual pro bono cases, James also serves as a Director of the Borromeo Legal Project, Inc., which provides free service to low-income clients who seek to naturalize and become United States Citizens.
Doran Shemin, Esq.
Associate
Education
J.D., American University, cum laude
M.A. in International Affairs, American University
B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, cum laude
Languages
Spanish
Values
Doran loves that, as an immigration lawyer, her work makes a tangible difference in the lives of her clients and helps them to live free of fear and worry.
Pro Bono
Doran’s pro bono work includes naturalization through the Borromeo Legal Project, which helps low-income adults of limited means become U.S. citizens. Doran also judges mock trial competitions as a way to help budding lawyers learn trial techniques.
Laura Lorenzo, Esq.
Associate
Education
Law Degree, University of Cordoba, Argentina
L.L.M., American University
Languages
Spanish
French
Portuguese
English
Values
Originally from Argentina, her personal connection to immigration and her understanding of the emotional journey immigrants go through allow her to better serve her clients. Her goal is to support her clients with compassionate and dedicated service.