Naresh M. Gehi is an accomplished immigration and trial attorney based in New York. He is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Gehi & Associates, a firm with a track record of successfully handling over 15,000 cases spanning immigration law, personal injury law, family law, insurance, landlord-tenant disputes, and labor law.
Recognized for his specialization in immigration law, Mr. Gehi has been invited to join the federal litigation committee of The American Immigration Lawyers Association and received the prestigious SuperLawyers award. He's also been a featured speaker on the Association's "Ask the Experts" panel and their continuing-legal-education panel on federal district court litigation. Furthermore, he has testified on immigration policy before the New York State Senate.
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Gehi serves as a personal advisor to the President of Suriname, leading the legal committee responsible for revamping the country's immigration laws. His contributions have earned him the honorary title of "Honorable" from President Chan Santokhi.
In 2023, Mr. Gehi was selected as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, an award granted to the top 5% of attorneys based on their professional achievements and peer recognition. He is acknowledged as a top immigration lawyer in Jackson Heights, New York, with experience in employment, labor, and bankruptcy law.
Mr. Gehi's law firm has received several accolades, including recognition as a "Best Law Firm of 2021" by the Legal Directorate, membership in the class with "Rising Excellence in Immigration Law, 2021" by the Lawyers of Distinction, and the "Law Eagles of America 2021" distinction. Mr. Gehi himself was honored with the Queens Ambassador Award.
With over two decades of experience, Mr. Gehi practices in federal, state, and immigration courts. His firm, Gehi & Associates, has handled more than 17,000 cases.
Mr. Gehi continues to advise President Chan Santokhi of Suriname on international and trade law, making significant contributions to the country's economy. In the U.S., he has collaborated with U.S. Representatives, testified before the NY State Senate on immigration law reform, and served on Hillary Clinton's finance committee.
Committed to educating both legal professionals and the public on immigration matters, Mr. Gehi is a member of the Federal Litigation Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association's New York Chapter and has appeared on various media outlets, including CNN, ABC World News, and the Press Club of America. He has been featured in the New York Times and Forbes Magazine and cited as an expert by Fox News and PIX 11. He has authored the book "Immigration for Everyone," now in its third edition, to make immigration law accessible to a broader audience.