Business Details
24 Years
experience
Los Angeles Immigration & Business Law Firm
Founded in 2002, The Polutan Law Group, PC has established itself as a trusted legal practice serving individuals and businesses with personalized representation. Our team combines decades of collective experience in immigration law, entertainment law, business law, and estate planning to deliver strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. We prioritize direct communication, ethical standards, and proactive advocacy, ensuring clients receive dedicated attention throughout their legal matters.With a client-centric approach, we focus on achieving tangible outcomes in visa processing, deportation defense, business entity formation, entertainment industry contracts, and comprehensive estate planning. Our attorneys maintain active memberships in prestigious legal associations while serving diverse clients ranging from multinational corporations to artists and families navigating complex immigration processes.
Services
Immigration Law
Business Law
Entertainment Law
Wills & Trusts
Visa Processing
Deportation Defense
Naturalization
Political Asylum
Family Immigration
Employment-Based Petitions
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to individual client needs
- Our attorneys have 20+ years of combined experience in immigration law
- Direct attorney access ensures prompt responses to client inquiries
- Proven success in complex deportation defense and visa petitions
- Multilingual team serving international clients across entertainment industries
What people say
Dedicated and responsive
Exceeded expectations
Fast and reliable
Professional and aggressive representation
Comprehensive estate planning
Services
Immigration Law
We handle all aspects of immigration law including visa processing, deportation defense, and citizenship applications. Our attorneys represent individuals and businesses in employment-based petitions, family immigration, and asylum cases. With expertise in both temporary and permanent residency solutions, we provide strategic legal guidance for complex immigration matters.
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract drafting, and corporate compliance. We assist with LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofit organizations. Services include contract review, shareholder agreements, and business transaction support to ensure legal compliance and protect client interests in commercial operations.
Entertainment Law
Specialized legal representation for film, television, and music industry professionals. We handle rights acquisitions, production contracts, distribution agreements, and talent representation. Our services cover all production stages from pre-development to post-production legal matters for domestic and international entertainment projects.
Wills & Trusts
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced healthcare directives. Our services ensure proper asset distribution, tax minimization, and guardianship arrangements. We provide tailored solutions for young families, retirees, and business owners to protect their legacies and meet specific financial objectives.
Visa Processing
Specialized visa processing services for temporary and permanent work permits. We assist with H-1B, L-1, O-1 visas and employment-based green cards. Our team handles consular processing, petition preparation, and compliance documentation to facilitate smooth visa approval processes for employers and employees.
People
Verna Polutan
Founder and Managing Partner
Cornell and New York Law School graduate with 25+ years of immigration law experience. Specializes in business immigration and entertainment law. Licensed in four jurisdictions and active AILA member. Represents multinational executives and artists seeking US residency.
Deborah Lazarus
Of Counsel
Entertainment law specialist with 15+ years in film, music, and television law. Former Barnes Morris associate. Teaches entertainment law courses in South Africa. Handles cross-border production deals and immigration matters for international clients.
Juliana Zhu
Counsel
Licensed in California and New York with expertise in business law and immigration. Former O'Melveny & Myers litigator. Focuses on estate planning and corporate immigration matters. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin for international client representation.
Shervin Fazel
Case Manager
Immigration case manager with entertainment industry background. Combines legal expertise with firsthand immigration experience. Manages client cases while maintaining ties to the performing arts community through television appearances and production work.
Martin Inchauspe
Foreign Attorney
Argentine attorney with international business law expertise. Former Argentine Consulate trade consultant. Advises Latin American companies on US business operations and immigration compliance. Provides cross-border legal and business development solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Polutan Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in immigration law, business law, entertainment law, and estate planning. Our services include visa processing, deportation defense, business formation, entertainment contracts, and wills/trusts.
How can I schedule a consultation with your immigration attorneys?
Contact us through our website contact form or call (310) 943-8014 to schedule a consultation. Our team will connect you directly with an immigration attorney to discuss your case.
Do you handle international entertainment industry contracts?
Yes, we represent entertainment professionals in film, television, and music industries. Our services include contract negotiation, rights acquisitions, and production legal support for international projects.
What estate planning documents should I prepare?
Essential estate planning documents include wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and power of attorney. Our attorneys create customized plans to protect assets, designate guardians, and minimize tax implications.
Can you assist with urgent deportation defense cases?
We prioritize deportation defense cases and provide immediate legal representation. Our attorneys have experience in asylum applications, immigration court litigation, and emergency relief petitions.
Do you offer multilingual legal services?
Yes, our team includes attorneys fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. We provide legal services to international clients while maintaining compliance with US immigration and business laws.
