Our Team
Our team of experts has a wealth of experience in handling all kinds of immigration cases, and we will provide you with the guidance and support you need. We understand how complicated and stressful the immigration process can be, and we're here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can serve you.
Aron Mandl Esq.
Senior Immigration Attorney
For more than 20 years, Aron Mandl has helped immigrants achieve their dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. His outside-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving have enabled clients from all walks of life to get their green cards despite seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Hila Kaplan Esq.
Immigration attorney
I was born and raised in Israel and proudly served in the IDF as a class commander.
After obtaining my law degree from IDC Herzliya and a MBA from the Hebrew University at Jerusalem, I practiced in Israel as a tax lawyer, until relocated to the US in 2014.
While living in New Jersey, I completed the New York state bar exams and became a New York attorney.
Currently living in Houston Texas with my better half and amazing four kids.
Being a family who went through the immigration process, including work permit, green cards and ultimately citizenship, I can relate to the mixed emotions, uncertainty feelings and the need for a professional lawyer to lead the process.
As an an Israeli and native Hebrew speaker, my clients feel at home. Additionally, my life journey, my experience as well as my law and business education, are a true benefit to my clients in achieving their personal and business goals.
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Elizabeth Ellis Esq.
Immigration attorney
Elizabeth Ellis is a Senior Attorney at Mandl.Law Immigration where she handles matters related to Immigration Law. Attorney Ellis immigrated from Mexico at the age of 3, and it is her immigration experience that sparked her passion for Immigration Law and what drives her advocacy for her clients. Attorney Ellis’ passion solidified when she participated in the University of Houston’s Immigration Clinic in the spring of 2011. Since her time there, Attorney Ellis has continued to focus on Immigration Law and has handled naturalizations, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, investment-based immigration, humanitarian-based immigration, and removal work. Attorney Ellis is fluent in Spanish, and handles many of our consultations, and immigration interviews. Attorney Ellis was Secretary of the Fort Bend County Bar Association in 2014 and 2015. In her free time, Attorney Ellis enjoys running, and spending time with her family, which includes her husband, son and daughter.
Aron Mandl Esq.
Senior Immigration Attorney
For more than 20 years, Aron Mandl has helped immigrants achieve their dream of becoming a U.S. citizen. His outside-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving have enabled clients from all walks of life to get their green cards despite seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Hila Kaplan Esq.
Immigration attorney
I was born and raised in Israel and proudly served in the IDF as a class commander.
After obtaining my law degree from IDC Herzliya and a MBA from the Hebrew University at Jerusalem, I practiced in Israel as a tax lawyer, until relocated to the US in 2014.
While living in New Jersey, I completed the New York state bar exams and became a New York attorney.
Currently living in Houston Texas with my better half and amazing four kids.
Being a family who went through the immigration process, including work permit, green cards and ultimately citizenship, I can relate to the mixed emotions, uncertainty feelings and the need for a professional lawyer to lead the process.
As an an Israeli and native Hebrew speaker, my clients feel at home. Additionally, my life journey, my experience as well as my law and business education, are a true benefit to my clients in achieving their personal and business goals.
Meet you at home…
Leah Mandl
General Manager
Jenna Papadopulos
Operations manager
I’ve lived here in Houston Texas for the past six years. I have over 12 years of administrative and financial experience with expertise in management systems and office procedures. My passion for client interaction and satisfaction make me a valuable asset to this amazing team.
I work with our clients, finding affordable pay structures that best fit their needs. I enjoy getting to know each of our clients and am committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism and communication throughout this important journey with our firm. Your win, is our win.
Carlos de la Riva
Administrator
As an Administrator of Mandl.Law Immigration Carlos de la Riva brings over 20+ years of experience in leading operational improvements within small and mid-sized businesses & Law Firms, using his acute attention to detail to succeed in those arenas. Carlos studied at the University of Houston and specializes in organizational processes. Importantly for the Firm and its clients, Carlos understands, from personal experience, the immigration process that individuals and families endure. He was born in Mexico City, immigrated to the United States, & is now a proud United States Citizen. Carlos is the son of an immigrant from Spain. His father, along with his whole family, was forced to flee from Spain during the Spanish Civil War. His parents, Jorge, and Socorro, fell in love and married in Mexico, and later moved their entire family, including Carlos and his six siblings, to Houston, Texas A dedicated family man, Carlos strongly believes that families that stay together are stronger. Carlos is happily married to his beautiful wife, Carol Lantz de la Riva, and has two amazing sons, Andres & Daniel. Carlos remains passionate about helping immigrants live out their American Dream, and is proud to fight for immigrants everyday with Mandl.Law Immigration.
Nelly Parras
Legal Secretary
I was born in Tamaulipas, Mexico, raised in Houston since I was 9 months old. I’ve been an overachiever all my life. From graduating with honors, to attending college while in high school, all to make my immigrant parents proud.
I have always felt like I had to prove myself because I wasn’t “lucky” enough to be born here. But as years went by, I realized that I am more than lucky. I’m blessed.
Im blessed because I get to speak two languages. I get to call home two countries. And last but not least, I get to represent two beautiful countries. I’m just lucky enough to call America my home, our home.
Masha Belles
Editor in Chief
When it comes to immigration law, precise language is critical. And for immigrants who are often not fluent in English, the task of providing the necessary information — particularly when it involves long-form writing — can be intimidating. That’s where my role at Mandl.Law comes in. I head up the firm’s editing efforts, which means that I review every document that goes out the door, from affidavits and applications to motions and briefs.
Beyond the task of correcting spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, I fix issues related to sentence structure and readability. My goal is to help clients get their message across in a clear, concise, and compelling way to maximize their chances of securing their home in the United States.
Nelly
Legal Secretary
I am an all-American girl, born and raised. I think in the past I didn’t really appreciate how lucky I am to be an American citizen living in freedom in this country, until seeing our clients work so hard for the privilege of living here and hopefully become citizens. When I see clients have a dream and pursue it, and succeed, that is really inspiring to me. I love how everyone in the office really cares about our clients and how we all cheer when a client gets approved for a green card or a work permit, or citizenship. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that the work you are doing is important, and know that we are able to really affect lives in such an important way.
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