At Richards and Jurusik Immigration Law, our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. Meet our partners and support staff that help make it all happen.
Jeremy Richards
Managing Partner
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: jr@rjimmigrationlaw.com
JEREMY RICHARDS is a licensed lawyer in the United States who devotes his legal practice to US Immigration Law and related matters. He has successfully handled immigration matters for businesses of all sizes and citizens from countries all over the world. He has a broad understanding of US immigration and nationality laws, and can assist with most US immigration law matters.
Christine Jurusik
Managing Partner
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: christine@rjimmigrationlaw.com
CHRISTINE M. JURUSIK, ESQ. advises businesses and their employees on the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions and counsels families and individuals on the family-based immigrant visa process and on obtaining US citizenship. Christine also handles Canadian Rehabilitation matters for US citizens who are criminally inadmissible to Canada.
Siana McLean
Attorney of Counsel
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: siana@rjimmigrationlaw.com
SIANA J. MCLEAN informs her practice of immigration law with a potent combination of personal and legal experience. Her personal experience is derived from her struggle entering North America as a Jamaican immigrant and eventually securing the right to live, receive a quality education, and work in America. She understands the struggles and hardships of those wishing to enter the US and Canada on a personal level, and this understanding plays a central role in the way she works with clients and practices immigration law.
Rachael Sparacino
Associate Attorney
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: rachael@rjimmigrationlaw.com
RACHAEL SPARACINO, ESQ. is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law where she received her Juris Doctor degree, and also holds a B.A. in International Relations, European Studies, and History from Canisius College. Ms. Sparacino works with employment-based nonimmigrant petitions for foreign nationals, and assists with permanent residency filings.
Lindsay Himmelman
Paralegal
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: lindsay@rjimmigrationlaw.com
LINDSAY HIMMELMAN is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College where she earned a degree in Paralegal Studies. She assists our attorneys with all facets of employment-based nonimmigrant visa applications, including TN Visas, L-1 Visas, E-1 and E-2 Visas, O-1 Visas, and H-1B Visas. She handles employment-based permanent resident petitions for PERM-based and manager/executive positions. Lindsay works with our family-based applicants on their permanent resident petitions and applications for adjustment of status, and also handles naturalizations for those seeking US citizenship. She also works with Canadian rehabilitation applications for US citizens seeking entry to Canada. Lindsay is committed to providing clients with legal support and excellent service.
Sharon Corsi
Paralegal
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: sharon@rjimmigrationlaw.com
SHARON CORSI is a graduate of Hilbert College and has more than 20 years of experience as a paralegal. She assists our attorneys in the preparation and filing of US business immigration matters, including permanent resident applications for both PERM-based and manager/executive positions, and nonimmigrant visa applications in the L-1, E-1/E-2, O-1, and H-1B categories. Sharon is committed to providing our clients with exceptional service and accurate and timely legal support.
Danielle Vanderwalker
Paralegal
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: danielle@rjimmigrationlaw.com
DANIELLE VANDERWALKER has a degree in Criminal Justice, and has worked in customer service for more than 6 years. She assists the attorneys at Richards and Jurusik with the preparation and filing of nonimmigrant petitions in the TN, L-1, E-1 and E-2, O-1, and H-1B classifications. She also assists in the preparation of employment-based permanent resident petitions for PERM-based and manager/executive immigrant visas. Danielle works with family-based applicants as well, including relative petitions filed through adjustment of status here in the US and with US Consulates abroad. In addition, Danielle has extensive experience assisting with naturalizations and applications for rehabilitation and temporary resident permits for US citizens who are inadmissible to Canada.
Alyssa Schneider
Contract Paralegal
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: alyssa@rjimmigrationlaw.com
ALYSSA SCHNEIDER works exclusively with Siana McLean as a contract paralegal. With more than 13 years of legal experience, she assists will all US immigration matters. In addition to client contact and various administrative duties, Ms. Schneider concentrates on family-based and marriage-based applications, as well as other non-court immigration matters. Ms. Schneider is a graduate of Buffalo State College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and is the proud mother of two young daughters.
Ciara Fritz
Client Intake Specialist
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: ciara@rjimmigrationlaw.com
CIARA FRITZ holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Buffalo State and has a strong background in customer service, administration, and communication. Over the past several years, She has developed her customer service skills in various roles where she assisted clients and customers with understanding and care. Her administrative expertise comes from years of experience coordinating office tasks, managing schedules, and supporting executives. In the role of client intake specialist, Ciara assists with the onboarding and intake of new client information and ensures positive first interactions with the law firm. She is dedicated to guiding clients through sensitive processes with compassion.
Sara Walkow
Office Administrator
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: sara@rjimmigrationlaw.com
SARA WALKOW graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 2007, and has worked in customer service and management for over 18 years. She works directly with the Attorneys and Paralegals in responding to client intakes, handling phone calls, assigning new cases, and overseeing office administration. Sara welcomes our clients, callers, and visitors with the utmost professionalism and is an integral part of our firm.
Emily Simon
Marketing Specialist
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: emily@rjimmigrationlaw.com
EMILY SIMON is a Marketing Specialist with Richards and Jurusik. She graduated from Canisius College with a degree in Marketing, and has experience in various aspects of marketing including social media, content creation, analytics, and keeping up with trends. At Richards and Jurusik, Emily manages the firm’s social media presence on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. She creates engaging posts and schedules content to build the firm’s following and increase engagement, and also edits and posts videos on the firm’s Youtube channel to share legal insights and promote the firm’s attorneys. To inform the firm’s marketing strategy, Emily regularly reviews analytics and keeps up with current trends in digital marketing and social media. She provides reports and recommendations to improve the effectiveness of campaigns. Outside of work, Emily is passionate about sports and trivia, and loves being on the water. With her marketing expertise and enthusiasm, Emily is an essential part of the Richards and Jurusik team.
Carol Merrill
Bookkeeper
Phone: (716) 970-4007
Email: accountant@rjimmigrationlaw.com
CAROL MERRILL has more than 20 years of experience improving financial record keeping, identifying and implementing efficient and consistent procedures for many local small businesses. She plays a critical role in maintaining our firm’s operations by providing accounting and bookkeeping services each week.