Verified Licensure
Licensed Attorneys You Can Verify
Every attorney listed here holds an active license sourced directly from state bar association records — not self-reported claims.
A license is the minimum bar for practicing law. We treat it as the starting point of every profile, not an afterthought.
In the United States, only attorneys admitted to a state bar can lawfully practice law in that jurisdiction. Despite this, many online directories list 'lawyers' who are inactive, suspended, or never admitted at all — because nobody checks.
Veritas Counsel pulls from public state bar rosters and lawyer registries on a rolling schedule. If an attorney is currently licensed, their profile reflects the jurisdiction, admission date, and source URL. If their status changes, the record updates.
Use this page as your starting point when verification matters: a high-stakes hire, a conflicts check, or simply confirming the person you spoke with is who they say they are.
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Verified Attorneys
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Legal Specialties
Immigration Law
Visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Green Card Law
Family-based, employment-based, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, adjustment of status.
Citizenship & Naturalization
Naturalization, N-400, citizenship exams, dual citizenship, derivative citizenship.
Visa Law
H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, TN, student visas, work visas, investor visas.
Asylum Law
Affirmative asylum, defensive asylum, withholding of removal, CAT protection.
Deportation Defense
Removal defense, cancellation of removal, bonds, appeals, ICE detention.
Personal Injury
Car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, wrongful death.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support, adoption, mediation.
Divorce Law
Contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, mediation, collaborative divorce.
Child Custody
Legal custody, physical custody, parenting plans, modifications, enforcement.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, support, adoption, prenups, mediation, restraining orders.
Spousal Support
Alimony, temporary support, permanent support, modifications, enforcement.
Adoption Law
Private adoption, stepparent adoption, agency adoption, ICPC, consent, termination of parental rights.
Criminal Defense
DUI, felony, misdemeanor, federal defense, expungement.
DUI Defense
DUI, DWI, OWI, license suspension, ignition interlock, field sobriety challenges.
Drug Crime Defense
Possession, trafficking, distribution, manufacturing, prescription fraud, diversion.
Federal Criminal Defense
FBI, DEA, IRS, DOJ prosecutions, grand jury, sentencing guidelines, appeals.
White Collar Defense
Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering, bribery, compliance.
Corporate Law
Formation, contracts, M&A, governance, venture financing.
Startup Law
Formation, SAFEs, cap tables, venture deals, founder agreements.
Contract Law
Drafting, review, negotiation, breach disputes, enforceability.
Business Formation
LLC, corporation, partnership, S-corp, registered agent, operating agreements.
LLC Law
Operating agreements, member disputes, LLC conversions, asset protection, tax elections.
Trademark Law
Trademark registration, USPTO prosecution, infringement, branding, domain disputes.
Copyright Law
Copyright registration, licensing, infringement, DMCA, creative works, software.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-side, sell-side, due diligence, deal structuring, closing.
Corporate Governance
Board duties, shareholder agreements, compliance, SEC filings.
Securities Law
Reg D, Reg A, IPOs, 10b-5, broker-dealer compliance, private placements.
Real Estate Law
Closings, title, zoning, landlord-tenant, commercial leases.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law, tax planning.
Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law, tax planning.
Probate Law
Estate administration, will contests, creditor claims, executor duties, intestacy.
Trust Law
Revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, charitable trusts, trust administration.
Elder Law
Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, elder abuse, age discrimination, estate planning.
Living Trusts
Revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, trust funding, probate avoidance, incapacity planning.
Bankruptcy Law
Chapter 7, 13, 11 reorganization, debt negotiation.
Employment Law
Discrimination, harassment, wage claims, severance, non-competes.
Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing.
Tax Law
IRS disputes, audits, planning, international, estate tax.
Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, class actions, appeals, commercial litigation.
Civil Rights
Police misconduct, discrimination, free speech, voting rights.
Car Accident
Auto collisions, insurance claims, hit-and-run, uninsured motorist.
Truck Accident
Commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, FMCSA violations, multi-defendant claims.
Motorcycle Accident
Bike crashes, rider injury claims, helmet defense, lane-splitting disputes.
Slip and Fall
Premises liability, store injuries, ice and snow, dangerous conditions.
Wrongful Death
Fatal accidents, medical negligence, survival actions, family recovery.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, hospital negligence.
Frequently Asked
What Clients Ask
How do I check if an attorney is licensed?
Each attorney profile links back to the state bar record we sourced it from. You can click through to verify standing in real time on the bar's own website.
What does 'licensed' mean for an attorney?
It means the lawyer has been admitted to practice by at least one state bar after passing the bar exam, character and fitness review, and meeting CLE requirements.
Can a licensed attorney practice in any state?
Generally no — licensure is state-by-state. Some attorneys hold multiple admissions; pro hac vice admission allows limited out-of-state appearances.