Clara DeMatteis Mager

Clara DeMatteis Mager is a trusted Detroit immigration lawyer known for more than three decades of focused experience in Immigration Law. Clients benefit from her deep knowledge and tireless commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate complex immigration matters. Her practice includes a broad range of industries such as automotive, education, and international trade, with clients ranging from small businesses to large global corporations. Clara is recognized for providing each client with personal attention and strategic guidance tailored to unique immigration needs.

Clara earned a B.S. from Wayne State University and her J.D., cum laude, from the Detroit College of Law, where she was a member of Law Review. With this solid background, Clara has dedicated her career to mastering business and family immigration law.

Focusing exclusively on immigration, Clara assists with all aspects of international personnel movement, nonimmigrant and immigrant status, employer sanctions, mergers and acquisitions impacts, and workplace compliance, including I-9 audits. She is committed to staying ahead of changes in immigration law and regularly shares her insights through seminars and training sessions for clients, lawyers, and industry groups. She speaks frequently for respected organizations such as Wayne State University Law School, international chambers of commerce, and various legal associations.

Clara DeMatteis Mager serves as a leader within Butzel, holding roles as Vice President, Board of Directors member, and Chair of the Macomb County Development Committee. She is active in Lex Mundi’s Immigration Group and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. An immigrant herself, Clara believes in giving back through pro bono work and community involvement. Her dedication and reputation have made her one of Michigan’s most respected immigration lawyers.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director, Butzel Long
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
• Board Member, Italian American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Detroit College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wayne State University
  BS with Cum Laude

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