Peter Williamson

Peter Williamson is a shareholder who focuses on immigration and nationality law. He represents families and businesses in a wide range of immigration matters, from employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas to investor and family-based cases. He also handles removal defense and complex appellate matters. Board-certified in immigration law, he provides strategic guidance in cases involving visa petitions, labor certifications, consular processing, and naturalization proceedings.

Peter earned his B.A. from the University of Illinois. He received his J.D. from the University of Texas. His legal education provided a strong foundation in constitutional law, administrative procedure, and federal court practice. This academic background supports his ability to navigate the detailed regulatory framework governing immigration matters and to advocate effectively before federal courts and immigration authorities.

Licensed in Texas, Peter is admitted to practice before the Southern and Western Districts of Texas, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He handles E, H, L, and O non-immigrant cases, employment-based immigrant petitions, and family-based adjustments of status. He also defends clients in removal proceedings and has brought successful court challenges in delayed naturalization cases and employer sanctions matters.

Peter Williamson is a former National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and has served on its National Board of Governors and executive committee. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. Recognized for decades in national rankings for immigration law, he continues to guide clients through complex and high-stakes immigration challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Chamberlain Hrdlicka
• Former National President, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, University of Houston Immigration Law Clinic advisory board
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Texas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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