Business Details
10 Years
experience
Dallas Immigration & Business Law Attorneys
Altaffer & Chen was founded in 2016 by attorneys Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr. and Lunbing Chen Altaffer to help clients navigate the complexities of the U.S. legal system. With decades of combined experience in federal and state courts, we specialize in immigration law, business law, and estate planning. Our practice is built on integrity, personalized service, and a commitment to achieving optimal outcomes through trial, mediation, or arbitration.We prioritize client care, offering tailored legal strategies for individuals and businesses. Our team combines U.S. legal expertise with international experience, including representation of corporations in China. We focus on practical solutions, transparent communication, and cost-effective representation to protect our clients' interests and secure their futures.
Services
Immigration Law
Business Law
Estate Planning
Trust Services
Federal Court Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined courtroom experience in federal and state courts.
- Our team provides bilingual (English/Chinese) legal services for international clients.
- We focus on personalized strategies for immigration, business, and estate planning cases.
- Our attorneys have successfully handled jury trials, arbitrations, and federal litigation.
- We combine U.S. legal expertise with international business law experience from China.
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration law practice guides clients through complex visa applications, green card processes, and citizenship pathways. We handle E-2, L-1, and O-1 visas, family-based and employment-based immigration, and federal court litigation for denied cases. With expertise in EB-1 and EB-5 investment visas, we provide comprehensive solutions for individuals and businesses navigating U.S. immigration requirements.
Business Law
We offer tailored business law services including entity formation, contract drafting, and operational compliance. Our practice covers partnership agreements, LLC operating agreements, and employee incentive plans. We assist with business acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and regulatory compliance for startups and established companies, ensuring legal protection and operational efficiency in Texas and federal jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized strategies to protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. We draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, and advanced directives. Specializing in tax-efficient planning, we help clients establish special needs trusts, charitable trusts, and asset protection structures to meet long-term financial goals while minimizing legal complexities for beneficiaries.
Federal Court Litigation
We represent clients in federal court litigation involving immigration disputes, business conflicts, and constitutional matters. Our experience includes writs of mandamus, naturalization complaints, and appellate representation in the Fifth Circuit. We combine strategic case analysis with courtroom advocacy to resolve complex federal cases through trial or negotiated settlements.
Trust Services
Our trust services cover creation, administration, and modification of revocable and irrevocable trusts. We specialize in testamentary trusts, charitable foundations, and asset protection strategies. We guide clients through trust funding processes, tax implications, and beneficiary management to ensure long-term asset preservation aligned with estate planning objectives.
People
Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr.
Attorney
Trial attorney with 30+ years of federal and state court experience. Specializes in immigration litigation, business disputes, and estate planning. Focuses on achieving optimal case outcomes through trial, mediation, or arbitration.
Lunbing Chen Altaffer
Attorney
Former Shenzhen, China attorney admitted in Texas and federal courts. Expertise in immigration law, business transactions, and cross-border legal matters. Provides bilingual (English/Chinese) legal services for international clients.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle E-2, L-1, and O-1 visas, family-based immigration, green cards, citizenship applications, and federal court litigation for denied cases.
How do you assist business clients?
We provide entity formation, contract drafting, compliance guidance, and representation in business disputes for startups and established companies.
What estate planning options exist?
We create wills, revocable/irrevocable trusts, advanced directives, and tax-efficient estate plans tailored to individual needs.
Do you handle federal court cases?
Yes, we represent clients in federal litigation including immigration disputes, business conflicts, and appellate cases in the Fifth Circuit.
Are your attorneys bilingual?
Yes, Attorney Lunbing Chen Altaffer provides services in English and Mandarin Chinese for international clients.
