Nicholas J. Guarisco
Immigration attorney · Oakdale, LA · Admitted Louisiana 2016
About this attorney
Nicholas J. Guarisco is a partner at Richardson & Guarisco, L.L.C., serving clients across Allen Parish and the broader Louisiana community. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 2016, Nicholas has developed a multifaceted legal practice with primary focuses on family law, child custody, divorce, immigration, and personal injury. Known for his keen legal acumen and steadfast advocacy, he works tirelessly to guide individuals and families through complex and emotionally taxing legal disputes.
Nicholas earned his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 2016, where he distinguished himself as the Senior Managing Editor of The Sports Lawyers Journal (Vol. 23). Prior to law school, he graduated cum laude and third in his class from Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communication in 2012. Nicholas launched his legal career with a judicial internship at the Louisiana State Court of Appeal, First Circuit, assisting the Honorable Page McClendon with research and opinion drafting. He subsequently honed his litigation and trial readiness skills working as an insurance defense associate at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson in Covington, Louisiana.
Deeply invested in the wellbeing of his clients, Nicholas brings a compassionate yet strategic approach to every matter he handles. Whether helping families navigate sensitive custody arrangements, assisting individuals with immigration proceedings, or securing compensation for injury victims, he is dedicated to delivering transparent communication, sound counsel, and unwavering courtroom representation.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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