James E. Root is a renowned U.S. business immigration attorney.  With a career spanning over two decades, Mr. Root is dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights of immigrants and their U.S. employers.

Attorney Root's passion for immigration law stems from his own teenage experience as a Ukrainian immigrant to the United States. In 2000, Mr. Root began practicing immigration law, quickly establishing himself as a trusted legal professional in this diverse and complex legal field.

His perseverance and unwavering commitment to clients led to the immense success of Root Law Group, which he founded in 2000.  However, in 2023, Mr. Root made the decision to sell his law firm, becoming one of the leading independent U.S. business immigration attorneys.  

In addition to practicing immigration law, Mr. Root loves to share his vast legal knowledge and experience with the U.S. based immigrant community.  He is a respected teacher of U.S. immigration law who is frequently sough after to consult foreign investors and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Root's comprehensive understanding of the foreign nationals’ individualized needs sets him apart as a compassionate and effective advocate. Mr. Root's dedication to the immigration law extends beyond his professional endeavors.  

Throughout his long and distinguished legal career, he has been a leading advocate for immigration reform.  He has always provided pro bono legal services to those in need, including the indigent and the elderly, demonstrating his commitment to serving our immigrant communities.  

Educationally, Mr. Root obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Northern Illinois University in 1988 before earning his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School. He is a member of several prestigious legal associations, including the California Bar Association (CBA), the American Bar Association (ABA), the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).  

Attorney Root's legal expertise is recognized by his admission to practice before the Supreme Court of California, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Eleventh Circuit. He has successfully represented clients in various immigration-related matters, including appearances in Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and Federal District Court. He is well-versed in navigating the intricacies of immigration agencies such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) U.S. consulates abroad.  

Mr. Root's expertise has also been recognized through his published articles, which have been translated into multiple languages, including Spanish, Russian, Polish, and Hungarian. These articles have been featured in reputable periodicals and newspapers such as La Opinión, Pakistan Link, Kurier, American/Hungarian Journal, 7 Days, Anons, India Journal, and India Currents, further establishing Mr. Root as a distinguished leader in the field of U.S. immigration law.