About The Lawyer
With a distinguished combination of academic achievement and practical experience, Zainab Kayani Rizvi is well-equipped to navigate the complexities of modern legal practice.
Mrs. Rizvi concentrates her practice in employment-based and family-based immigration law. She represents a diverse clientele, including small, mid-sized, and large corporations, as well as individuals and families. Her work includes advising and assisting employers in sponsoring foreign nationals for employment-based petitions and guiding families through the process of lawful reunification in the United States. She approaches each matter with diligence, precision, and a steadfast commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.
Mrs. Rizvi has extensive experience representing clients before the United States Department of Labor, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Administrative Appeals Office. Her immigration practice extends to clients across the globe, reflecting both the breadth and depth of her experience.
As a second-generation South Asian American from a family with deep immigrant roots, Mrs. Rizvi brings a personal understanding to her practice that informs her professional dedication. She remains actively engaged in volunteer initiatives within the immigrant communities throughout Houston and its surrounding areas.
Mrs. Rizvi is committed to delivering high-quality legal representation marked by professionalism, reliability, and individualized attention to every client matter.
About The Lawyer
Michael W. Hanten is a Texas-based attorney with 16+ years of experience in state and federal courts. He holds an LLM in International Law from the University of Stockholm and has worked in both the U.S. and Sweden, specializing in civil, commercial, and criminal litigation.
Professional Memberships & Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Bar College
- Licensed in Federal Courts (United States District & Bankruptcy Courts, Southern District of Texas)
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Certified Civil and Family Law Mediator
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Harris County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Fort Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Harris County Family Law Attorneys Association
- Fort Bend Family Law Attorneys Association
- State Bar of Texas Criminal Justice Section
- State Bar of Texas Family Law Section
- State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
- State Bar of Texas Military & Veteran’s Law Section
- Marine Corps Association and Foundation