Tatiana T. Dennis

Tatiana T. Dennis is a shareholder attorney whose practice focuses on immigration law, school law, and employment law. She represents individuals, families, businesses, and educational institutions throughout Texas, providing comprehensive legal guidance on immigration matters, compliance, and workplace policy. Her work reflects a deep commitment to helping clients navigate complex legal systems with precision, empathy, and professionalism.

Tatiana earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2013, following her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Linguistics, French, and English from Southern Federal University (formerly Rostov State University) in Russia (2004). A certified Texas educator since 2006, she brings a unique perspective to her education law practice, combining her background as a French teacher with her legal expertise to advise public and private schools on student and employment policies, hiring international educators, and maintaining Form I-9 compliance.

In her immigration practice, Tatiana assists clients with temporary worker visas (H-1B, H-2B, L-1, O-1, TN, R-1), student and exchange visitor visas (F-1, J-1), family and employment-based permanent residency, naturalization, and citizenship applications. She also represents businesses in employment-based immigration matters, including PERM labor certifications, I-9 compliance, and corporate policy development. Her multilingual abilities—English, Russian, French, and conversational Spanish—allow her to communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds effectively.

Tatiana T. Dennis is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar College, Texas Association of School Boards Council of School Attorneys, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Dedicated to public service, she previously volunteered as an immigration attorney for Catholic Charities of Odessa. Through her dedication, knowledge, and compassion, she continues to make a meaningful impact in immigration and education law across Texas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Atkins, Hollmann, Jones, Peacock, Lewis & Lyon, Inc.
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Bar College
• Member, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
• Member, Council of School Attorneys

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Federal University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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