About
Founded 1980
Landau, Hess, Simon & Choi stands as one of the most esteemed law firms in the United States specializing exclusively in immigration law. The firm traces its roots back to 1980 when Peter Baumann and Karren DeSeve founded Baumann and DeSeve. Jon Landau joined the team in 1985, leading to a rebranding as Baumann, Landau & Simon in 2010 with Nicole Simon’s addition. While founders Peter Baumann and Karren DeSeve have since retired from legal practice, their exemplary commitment continues to inspire our dedication to achieving optimal results for each client we serve. Over decades of operation, we have garnered recognition as a leading authority within immigration law through successful advocacy for thousands navigating various aspects of immigration matters. Our recent collaboration with esteemed practitioners Wendy Castor Hess and Yuah Jessica Choi—previously affiliated with Goldblum & Hess—has enhanced our capability to support both large corporations and private individuals alike with their immigration needs. Besides being an active member of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF), which comprises highly regarded specialized firms recognized for excellence within their areas; Landau, Hess, Simon & Choi holds distinction as Philadelphia's only selected immigration firm under INBLF membership criteria. Moreover,.we are proud recipients listed among “The Best Law Firms” published annually by U.S News & World Report while our attorneys receive accolades from Super Lawyers along with Best Lawyers publications.