Kavitha Akula
Managing Attorney & Founder
Overview
Kavitha Akula, the founder and managing attorney of Akula & Associates, completed her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA USA and Masters of Law (LLM) from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, USA, Ms. Akula is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas and represents clients including individual entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and private/public companies. Ms. Akula’s legal experience includes intellectual property, immigration, mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, taxation, and estate planning.
Representative Experience
Ms. Akula has extensive experience in a wide variety of employment-based immigration, focusing on H-1B, labor certifications, permanent residence options for foreign investors/entrepreneurs (EB-5), professionals, academics, international managers and executives, heath care providers including international medical graduate physicians, religious workers, and individuals of extraordinary ability, as well as nonimmigrant applications for professional workers, managers and executives (L-1, TN, E-3), treaty investors and essential employees (E-2), and religious workers (R-1).
Ms. Akula represents corporations in due diligence considerations for mergers and acquisitions affecting large numbers of foreign national employees and assists corporations in developing immigration policies and in implementing visa strategies and programs that result in fast processing times and cost savings.
Education
- Master of Law (L.L.M.) Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Bachelor of Technology (Computer Science) P.D.A College of Engineering, Gulbarga, India
Professional Affiliations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association “AILA”
- Member State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
- IT Serve Alliance on FDNS Site Visits, November 4, 2021
- American Progressive Telugu Association Immigration Panel, October 25, 2021
Case Types:
- EB5
- Employment-based visas
Expedited/Emergency appointment requests please email Inella.coleman@akulalaw.com
A Reputation of Excellence Our Success
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"Cannot recommend them enough!"They explained each process and answered all our questions- Quinton M
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"Too bad there are only 5 stars... I like to give them 10"Too bad there are only 5 stars cos I like to give them 10. Practically the best Immigration attorneys in Dallas or Texas and possibly the best in country. I like to thank Ms Katrina Moore especially she was more than helpful in my case. She was a life saver.- Oluwatobi O.
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"You guys Rock….:)"We are very grateful for the help we always receive from the Akula Law Associates. At any time we need them they are always available to help quickly and a high level of professionalism. Thank you so much for all the staff members for their exceptional services. You guys Rock….:)- HR Devansh Lab Werks
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"Thank you to their team for excellent & quick service!"We have recently started working with Akula & Associates, they are amazing at work, very helpful, very professional, good analytical skills, good personal skills... Thank you to their team for excellent & quick service!!- Neha B.
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"Through honest and direct communication Mr. Akula and her staff is very thorough"The relationship between Akula & Associates and CCIT has been very rewarding. Our company continues to trust Ms. Akula’s extensive immigration experience and we have yet to be disappointed. Through honest and direct communication Ms. Akula and her staff is very thorough; we have an understanding and comfort that all immigration matters are handled effectively and efficiently. Quick response is what we expect from legal counsel and that is exactly what the office of Akula& Associates delivers!- Vijay Seri, President – CCIT
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"A professional team worthy of trust!"Swati and attorneys Katrina and Ashley made a long and complex process completely bearable- Lenny M.
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"I had an Amazing experience with Akula and Associates."They were very helpful on what they needed for the application- Konnie G.
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"Your expertise and diligence have been instrumental in navigating our complex case with efficiency and effectiveness."Your expertise and diligence have been instrumental in navigating our complex case with efficiency and effectiveness.- "T" Family