team-member

Lea McDermid

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Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

Spanish

About

I graduated from Berkeley Law in 2001 and then moved to Alaska to clerk for the Alaska Supreme Court. I owned a law firm for 13 years, where I practiced primarily immigration law. In 2018, I began working at Shaftel Delman, LLC, where I continued my immigration practice and also practiced estate planning, business law, and probate/trust administration. I joined Durrell Law Group in April 2020, where I continue to practice in these areas of law.On a personal note, I am married and have two school-aged children. As a family we enjoy getting into the outdoors skiing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. I had never been to Alaska before 2001 and had not planned on staying beyond my one year clerkship. But I fell in love with Alaska and now consider it home.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Immigration

Probate

Language

Spanish

Contact

Durrell Law Group1400 W. Benson Blvd., Suite 370Anchorage, AK, 99503

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Caroline
May 27, 2020

Am so grateful for everything Lea did to facilitate the entire process of my naturalization. I had given up because the entire process was tedious and every time there was one thing or the other that made the process almost impossible. She professionally handled it, and the process that had taken me over a year was over within months. Am so thankful for that. Believe me, you can trust her with your concerns.

Aaron
July 21, 2019

Great experience, Lea made the painful immigration experience easy for my wife and I. She was always responsive, clearly explained the process, and ensured the paperwork was correct. I recommend her to everyone.

Mary Ann Yosuico
January 18, 2018

Thank you very much for the unparalleled service that Atty. Lea have given to me and my husband. She was so sincere and keen on whatever documents we need when we're on our journey through my visa until I had my greencard! :) I was so awed on her dedication and commitment to our case. I will definitely recommend her to all my Filipinos and international friends who are struggling on their US Immigration Visa. :)

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Lea McDermid was professional from the beginning of our Green Card Process. My wife and I sat down and went though this laborious process of gathering data. She reviewed every single document with great attention to detail, corrected our mistakes and explained the whole process. Our review sessions helped us a lot to prepare for the final interview and gave us great confidence. Her team is also very responsive to any questions we had via emails/phone calls and answered them without any delay. I'd hire her again if we need her for anything and I'd highly recommend her any of your immigration needs.

Andrea
March 28, 2017

One of our employees was being extorted by a former U.S. employer who had previously held an H1B visa for him. Lea dealt with the threats promptly and put our employee's mind at ease. We've worked with three immigration attorneys over the years, and Lea was, by far, the best to work with and - being Anchorage-based - all the back and forth with documentation went very efficiently.

Ali
March 25, 2017

When my Dad passed away in the middle of my naturalization process Ms McDermid went the extra mile to ensure I could go to the funeral in the UK. I would highly recommend.

Mary
March 21, 2017

My husband and I started working with Lea in 2012. She took on our case after our previous lawyer in Illinois got us a letter of intent to deny due to mis understanding of information. She carefully reviewed everything she did with us, and made sure all of the information was correct. By August of 2013 she got my husband parole in place, and permenant residency. I have complete confidence in her to get the job done right, and to seek out what she may not know. She did a wonderful job for us and we are completley satisifed! Thank you Lea McDermid.

Alphonso
March 20, 2017

Lea took my daughter case after she had been denied by immigration. She worked overtime with me gathering evidence and built a good case for the appeal. She followed up with me and immigration while the case was going on. She filed all documents requested on time and sent me coppies of all correspondents. She won the case against immigration and a new decision was taken in favor of my daughter. Lea made me to be reunited with my daughter after so many years. I am so grateful to her....

Angelica
March 20, 2017

She handled our case with the outmost professionalism and kindness. Lea was a pleasure to work with. She answered all calls or emails in a very timely fashion. And what is always a stressful situation, we felt very at ease in Lea's hands. I highly recommend Lea McDermid.

Marjorie
January 11, 2017

Lea Sullivan McDermid is an exceptional attorney. She has good work ethics and is very professional in her field of work. I want to personally say that I really appreciate what you did pertaining to my case.You are a very knowledgeable individual, who is always readily available and if not,would returned messages and calls promptly.You are attentive, reassuring and eminent.You provide a serene atmosphere, where good results are inevitable It was a honor to have someone of your competence and I would without doubt recommend you to any other in need of your services. Once again I'm grateful and thank you for your services. It was a difficult and longingly journey and we overcome in the end being guided by your knowledge and expertise in the immigration process.

Caroline
May 27, 2020

Am so grateful for everything Lea did to facilitate the entire process of my naturalization. I had given up because the entire process was tedious and every time there was one thing or the other that made the process almost impossible. She professionally handled it, and the process that had taken me over a year was over within months. Am so thankful for that. Believe me, you can trust her with your concerns.

Aaron
July 21, 2019

Great experience, Lea made the painful immigration experience easy for my wife and I. She was always responsive, clearly explained the process, and ensured the paperwork was correct. I recommend her to everyone.

Mary Ann Yosuico
January 18, 2018

Thank you very much for the unparalleled service that Atty. Lea have given to me and my husband. She was so sincere and keen on whatever documents we need when we're on our journey through my visa until I had my greencard! :) I was so awed on her dedication and commitment to our case. I will definitely recommend her to all my Filipinos and international friends who are struggling on their US Immigration Visa. :)

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Lea McDermid was professional from the beginning of our Green Card Process. My wife and I sat down and went though this laborious process of gathering data. She reviewed every single document with great attention to detail, corrected our mistakes and explained the whole process. Our review sessions helped us a lot to prepare for the final interview and gave us great confidence. Her team is also very responsive to any questions we had via emails/phone calls and answered them without any delay. I'd hire her again if we need her for anything and I'd highly recommend her any of your immigration needs.

Andrea
March 28, 2017

One of our employees was being extorted by a former U.S. employer who had previously held an H1B visa for him. Lea dealt with the threats promptly and put our employee's mind at ease. We've worked with three immigration attorneys over the years, and Lea was, by far, the best to work with and - being Anchorage-based - all the back and forth with documentation went very efficiently.

Ali
March 25, 2017

When my Dad passed away in the middle of my naturalization process Ms McDermid went the extra mile to ensure I could go to the funeral in the UK. I would highly recommend.

Mary
March 21, 2017

My husband and I started working with Lea in 2012. She took on our case after our previous lawyer in Illinois got us a letter of intent to deny due to mis understanding of information. She carefully reviewed everything she did with us, and made sure all of the information was correct. By August of 2013 she got my husband parole in place, and permenant residency. I have complete confidence in her to get the job done right, and to seek out what she may not know. She did a wonderful job for us and we are completley satisifed! Thank you Lea McDermid.

Alphonso
March 20, 2017

Lea took my daughter case after she had been denied by immigration. She worked overtime with me gathering evidence and built a good case for the appeal. She followed up with me and immigration while the case was going on. She filed all documents requested on time and sent me coppies of all correspondents. She won the case against immigration and a new decision was taken in favor of my daughter. Lea made me to be reunited with my daughter after so many years. I am so grateful to her....

Angelica
March 20, 2017

She handled our case with the outmost professionalism and kindness. Lea was a pleasure to work with. She answered all calls or emails in a very timely fashion. And what is always a stressful situation, we felt very at ease in Lea's hands. I highly recommend Lea McDermid.

Marjorie
January 11, 2017

Lea Sullivan McDermid is an exceptional attorney. She has good work ethics and is very professional in her field of work. I want to personally say that I really appreciate what you did pertaining to my case.You are a very knowledgeable individual, who is always readily available and if not,would returned messages and calls promptly.You are attentive, reassuring and eminent.You provide a serene atmosphere, where good results are inevitable It was a honor to have someone of your competence and I would without doubt recommend you to any other in need of your services. Once again I'm grateful and thank you for your services. It was a difficult and longingly journey and we overcome in the end being guided by your knowledge and expertise in the immigration process.

Caroline
May 27, 2020

Am so grateful for everything Lea did to facilitate the entire process of my naturalization. I had given up because the entire process was tedious and every time there was one thing or the other that made the process almost impossible. She professionally handled it, and the process that had taken me over a year was over within months. Am so thankful for that. Believe me, you can trust her with your concerns.

Aaron
July 21, 2019

Great experience, Lea made the painful immigration experience easy for my wife and I. She was always responsive, clearly explained the process, and ensured the paperwork was correct. I recommend her to everyone.

Mary Ann Yosuico
January 18, 2018

Thank you very much for the unparalleled service that Atty. Lea have given to me and my husband. She was so sincere and keen on whatever documents we need when we're on our journey through my visa until I had my greencard! :) I was so awed on her dedication and commitment to our case. I will definitely recommend her to all my Filipinos and international friends who are struggling on their US Immigration Visa. :)

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Lea McDermid was professional from the beginning of our Green Card Process. My wife and I sat down and went though this laborious process of gathering data. She reviewed every single document with great attention to detail, corrected our mistakes and explained the whole process. Our review sessions helped us a lot to prepare for the final interview and gave us great confidence. Her team is also very responsive to any questions we had via emails/phone calls and answered them without any delay. I'd hire her again if we need her for anything and I'd highly recommend her any of your immigration needs.

Andrea
March 28, 2017

One of our employees was being extorted by a former U.S. employer who had previously held an H1B visa for him. Lea dealt with the threats promptly and put our employee's mind at ease. We've worked with three immigration attorneys over the years, and Lea was, by far, the best to work with and - being Anchorage-based - all the back and forth with documentation went very efficiently.

Ali
March 25, 2017

When my Dad passed away in the middle of my naturalization process Ms McDermid went the extra mile to ensure I could go to the funeral in the UK. I would highly recommend.

Mary
March 21, 2017

My husband and I started working with Lea in 2012. She took on our case after our previous lawyer in Illinois got us a letter of intent to deny due to mis understanding of information. She carefully reviewed everything she did with us, and made sure all of the information was correct. By August of 2013 she got my husband parole in place, and permenant residency. I have complete confidence in her to get the job done right, and to seek out what she may not know. She did a wonderful job for us and we are completley satisifed! Thank you Lea McDermid.

Alphonso
March 20, 2017

Lea took my daughter case after she had been denied by immigration. She worked overtime with me gathering evidence and built a good case for the appeal. She followed up with me and immigration while the case was going on. She filed all documents requested on time and sent me coppies of all correspondents. She won the case against immigration and a new decision was taken in favor of my daughter. Lea made me to be reunited with my daughter after so many years. I am so grateful to her....

Angelica
March 20, 2017

She handled our case with the outmost professionalism and kindness. Lea was a pleasure to work with. She answered all calls or emails in a very timely fashion. And what is always a stressful situation, we felt very at ease in Lea's hands. I highly recommend Lea McDermid.

Marjorie
January 11, 2017

Lea Sullivan McDermid is an exceptional attorney. She has good work ethics and is very professional in her field of work. I want to personally say that I really appreciate what you did pertaining to my case.You are a very knowledgeable individual, who is always readily available and if not,would returned messages and calls promptly.You are attentive, reassuring and eminent.You provide a serene atmosphere, where good results are inevitable It was a honor to have someone of your competence and I would without doubt recommend you to any other in need of your services. Once again I'm grateful and thank you for your services. It was a difficult and longingly journey and we overcome in the end being guided by your knowledge and expertise in the immigration process.

Caroline
May 27, 2020

Am so grateful for everything Lea did to facilitate the entire process of my naturalization. I had given up because the entire process was tedious and every time there was one thing or the other that made the process almost impossible. She professionally handled it, and the process that had taken me over a year was over within months. Am so thankful for that. Believe me, you can trust her with your concerns.

Aaron
July 21, 2019

Great experience, Lea made the painful immigration experience easy for my wife and I. She was always responsive, clearly explained the process, and ensured the paperwork was correct. I recommend her to everyone.

Mary Ann Yosuico
January 18, 2018

Thank you very much for the unparalleled service that Atty. Lea have given to me and my husband. She was so sincere and keen on whatever documents we need when we're on our journey through my visa until I had my greencard! :) I was so awed on her dedication and commitment to our case. I will definitely recommend her to all my Filipinos and international friends who are struggling on their US Immigration Visa. :)

anonymous
January 16, 2018

Lea McDermid was professional from the beginning of our Green Card Process. My wife and I sat down and went though this laborious process of gathering data. She reviewed every single document with great attention to detail, corrected our mistakes and explained the whole process. Our review sessions helped us a lot to prepare for the final interview and gave us great confidence. Her team is also very responsive to any questions we had via emails/phone calls and answered them without any delay. I'd hire her again if we need her for anything and I'd highly recommend her any of your immigration needs.

Andrea
March 28, 2017

One of our employees was being extorted by a former U.S. employer who had previously held an H1B visa for him. Lea dealt with the threats promptly and put our employee's mind at ease. We've worked with three immigration attorneys over the years, and Lea was, by far, the best to work with and - being Anchorage-based - all the back and forth with documentation went very efficiently.

Ali
March 25, 2017

When my Dad passed away in the middle of my naturalization process Ms McDermid went the extra mile to ensure I could go to the funeral in the UK. I would highly recommend.

Mary
March 21, 2017

My husband and I started working with Lea in 2012. She took on our case after our previous lawyer in Illinois got us a letter of intent to deny due to mis understanding of information. She carefully reviewed everything she did with us, and made sure all of the information was correct. By August of 2013 she got my husband parole in place, and permenant residency. I have complete confidence in her to get the job done right, and to seek out what she may not know. She did a wonderful job for us and we are completley satisifed! Thank you Lea McDermid.

Alphonso
March 20, 2017

Lea took my daughter case after she had been denied by immigration. She worked overtime with me gathering evidence and built a good case for the appeal. She followed up with me and immigration while the case was going on. She filed all documents requested on time and sent me coppies of all correspondents. She won the case against immigration and a new decision was taken in favor of my daughter. Lea made me to be reunited with my daughter after so many years. I am so grateful to her....

Angelica
March 20, 2017

She handled our case with the outmost professionalism and kindness. Lea was a pleasure to work with. She answered all calls or emails in a very timely fashion. And what is always a stressful situation, we felt very at ease in Lea's hands. I highly recommend Lea McDermid.

Marjorie
January 11, 2017

Lea Sullivan McDermid is an exceptional attorney. She has good work ethics and is very professional in her field of work. I want to personally say that I really appreciate what you did pertaining to my case.You are a very knowledgeable individual, who is always readily available and if not,would returned messages and calls promptly.You are attentive, reassuring and eminent.You provide a serene atmosphere, where good results are inevitable It was a honor to have someone of your competence and I would without doubt recommend you to any other in need of your services. Once again I'm grateful and thank you for your services. It was a difficult and longingly journey and we overcome in the end being guided by your knowledge and expertise in the immigration process.