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Gehi & Associates is an international law firm based in New York. With more than eighty employees consisting of immigration attorneys, asylum attorneys, Divorce and Family attorneys across three offices in New York and one affiliate office in Mumbai, Gehi & Associates has used its global reach and decades of experience to assist more than 15,000 clients in matters of immigration, labor law, personal injury law, matrimony and family law, bankruptcy, insurance and landlord-tenant disputes, among many other areas.

Gehi & Associates focuses its practice on complex and cutting-edge legal issues that can arise at the intersection of multiple areas of law. The firm frequently helps its clients navigate the convoluted relationships between immigration, criminal, civil rights, labor, and matrimonial law, while also assisting them with other matters that range from private commercial disputes to their wills and estates. Among its notable representations are successful lawsuits in federal court that challenged the unlawful policies and practices of large private corporations, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and President Donald Trump himself–in both his personal and official capacity.

In immigration and other matters, Gehi & Associates has been the law firm of choice for retired judges, U.N. diplomats, government officials, detectives of the New York Police Department, and other attorneys seeking experienced immigration counsel.

N.M. Gehi, Esq

Naresh M. Gehi is a highly accomplished immigration and trial attorney based in New York whose practice focuses on complex and innovative matters in immigration law. He is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Gehi & Associates, a full-service law firm that has successfully handled more than 20,000 cases across a wide range of practice areas, including immigration law, personal injury law, family law, insurance matters, landlord-tenant disputes, and labor law. Mr. Gehi also serves as the Co-Chair of the Queens County Bar Association, reflecting his leadership and distinguished standing within the legal community.

Recognized as one of the foremost voices in immigration law, Mr. Gehi has been invited to join the Federal Litigation Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His excellence in the legal profession has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including recognition by Super Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, and America’s Best Lawyer. He has served as a featured speaker on AILA’s “Ask the Experts” panel and continuing legal education programs focused on federal district court litigation. In addition, he has testified before the New York State Senate on immigration policy and is frequently sought after by leading media outlets—including CNN, BBC, CBS News, NewsNation, Newsweek, Reuters, The New York Times, Politico, and the New York Post—for his insights on immigration and legal issues.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Gehi serves as a personal advisor to the President of Suriname, His Excellency Chan Santokhi, and has been entrusted with leading the legal committee responsible for modernizing the nation’s immigration laws. President Santokhi regularly seeks his counsel on matters involving international and trade law. In recognition of his significant contributions to Suriname’s economy and his exceptional service, Mr. Gehi was bestowed with the honorary title of “Honorable” by President Santokhi.

In media, Naresh M. Gehi has been referenced as an immigration expert by Fox News, Pix 11, ABC World News, and Reuters, among others. His work has been cited by the New York Times, New York Post, Mother Jones, and other leading publications in the U.S. and internationally. His speaking engagements have also included the Press Club of America in Washington, D.C.

Naresh M. Gehi’s service to the legal community and to the field of immigration law also extends to the public at large. His book, “Immigration for Everyone,” now in its third edition, is an accessible, layperson’s guide to U.S. immigration law that has also proven a useful reference for immigration attorneys.