Texas immigration and estate planning attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity, with over 19 years of experience in the practice of law.
In Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, etc.), Lisa values the opportunity to work with clients to craft estate plans for the future, ensuring their wishes are carried out in case of death, disability, or incapacitation. Lisa believes such plans for protecting assets and children are crucially important for “protecting what matters most.” In fashioning such plans, clients can gain ‘peace of mind’ by ensuring assets are distributed to chosen beneficiaries and by safeguarding children by appointing a trusted person(s) to make crucial decisions on their behalf.
In her immigration practice, Lisa has a particular passion for working with regional, national, and international clients, including Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, small businesses, and colleges and universities, serving and guiding them through the complexities of immigration processes and requirements.
Lisa manages all immigration matters, from case intake to final disposition, including performing relevant research, strategizing based on specific classification eligibility or admissibility issues, and analyzing and interpreting complex immigration laws, rulings, memos, and regulations. A primary component of her responsibilities includes creating evidentiary documents (immigration petitions/applications, support letters, affidavits, and memoranda of legal analysis, etc.), as well as analyzing and advising clients on probable outcomes of cases using her familiarity of comprehensive immigration regulations, policies, memos, precedents, and rigorous procedures.
Lisa also advises corporate clients on compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor and USCIS regulations. She assists HR personnel and business executives in developing comprehensive hiring practices related to immigration.
Lisa highly values the opportunity to work with diverse clients worldwide, encountering individuals from diverse cultures, religions, experiences, and backgrounds. Working closely with human resources personnel to develop innovative immigration solutions that meet emerging hiring needs and maintain ongoing relationships, Lisa enjoys collaborating with U.S. businesses, colleges, and universities, as well as foreign nationals, to determine options and eligibility for U.S. immigration status.
Lisa’s practice bridges two of life’s most critical transitions: entering a new country and preparing for the future with clarity and confidence.
Professional Background
A native of Texas, Lisa began her legal career in Kansas City, Missouri, where she practiced immigration law for over a decade.
Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Kansas in 1991, following her family’s relocation to Kansas. Lisa subsequently moved to Missouri, where she received a Juris Doctorate Degree from the School of Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2006.
Lisa previously managed her own immigration law office, served as Managing and Associate Attorney at multiple respected firms, and honed her immigration experience as a paralegal before becoming an attorney. Lisa served as a paralegal in immigration for over 11 years for the Law Office of Howard Eisberg, whom Lisa continues to consider her mentor and guru.
In 2017, following several decades away from her native state, Lisa relocated back to Texas, her home state, following the unexpected death of her spouse. She now serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
LISA MCBEE’S BACKGROUND
Lisa was born in Tarrant County, Texas, and grew up in the valley near Harlingen, later moving to the coastal canals and beaches of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Lisa has two grown children: her daughter Taylor (social worker/therapist) and her son Dylan (avionics technician lead, former U.S. Marine). Lisa also had a son, Ryan, who died at age 32 in 2020, whom she misses daily. She also has three beautiful grandchildren: grandson Julian (19), granddaughter Kami (16), and grandson Maddox (1). Lisa adopted Ryan’s two fur babies, Niko and Lindsay, who are brother and sister, and bring her much joy.
LISA MCBEE’S ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
Lisa currently serves as a board member of the Southlake Rotary Club and is a passionate community advocate. Through Rotary International, she volunteers her time, treasure, and resources, participating in various local and international charitable service projects that support families, first responders, literacy initiatives, and disaster relief.
She values being a part of Rotary, an organization whose motto is “service above self,” and whose pursuit of international harmony, kindness, peace, and goodwill enhances unity and diversity within an often-divisive world. Lisa was honored to be awarded the “Rotarian of the Year” in 2019-20 and as “Rotarian of the 3rd Quarter “in 2019. She is also honored to serve a Club that has been recognized as the “Rotary Club of the Year” for small clubs in Rotary District 5790.
She is also actively involved in women’s networking groups, such as Mavens Who Meet on Mondays and Women Who Wine Down on Wednesdays, helping to lift other professionals and business owners across the region.
Lisa also serves as a Board Officer/Treasurer & Assistant Secretary for the North Texas Shield Foundation, Inc. (NTSFI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, which provides the Department of Public Safety for the police officers and firefighters of a particular community ‘Peace of Mind,’ by helping surviving family members with any travel costs that the grieving family cannot afford.
Lisa is also a member of the Keller Chamber of Commerce and White’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Southlake.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Immigration Law
- Employment-Based: H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN, PERM, I-140
- Family-Based: I-130, I-485 Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing
- Naturalization (N-400)/USCIS Interview Representation
- National Interest Waivers, Extraordinary Ability, and Outstanding Professor Petitions
- Corporate compliance and Department of Labor regulations
Estate Planning
- Revocable Living Trusts, Wills, Testamentary Trusts
- Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives
- Guardianship and Special Needs Trust Planning
- Legacy planning for blended families and business owners
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
- Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2006
- B.A. in History, University of Kansas, 1991
- Licensed in Texas (2018) and Missouri (2006)
RECOGNITION & HONORS
- Voted “Top Attorney” in Wills, Trusts, Estates, & Probate (2023 & 2024) in NE Tarrant County by peers, featured in 360 West & 76092.
- Voted “Top Law Firm” in family law, Society Life’s “Tops in Tarrant – 100 Best in the Industry!” (2024)
- Voted “Top Attorney” by peers in the area of Immigration, featured in Fort Worth Magazine (2021, 2002 & 2023)
- Voted a “Top Attorney” (2021 & 2024) in law by peers in Tarrant County, featured in Southlake Style Magazine’s “2021 Top Lawyers” and “2024 Top Lawyers.”
- Voted a “Top Attorney” (2019) in Immigration in NE Tarrant County by peers, featured in 360 West & 76092.
- Voted “Rotarian of the Year,” Rotary Club of Southlake, District 5790 (2019-2020)
- Voted “Rotarian of the Quarter,” Rotary Club of Southlake, District 5790 (3rd Q, 2019)
- Recipient of “Outstanding Achievement Award” in Juveniles & the Law, UMKC, School of Law/ May 2006
- Recipient of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Higher Education Scholarship based on academic achievement, UMKC, School of Law (Fall 2002 to Spring 2006).
- Final Paper/Symposium: International Human Rights Law and Post September 11, 2001, Counter-terrorism Policies
- Recipient of the Robert L. Greaves Memorial Prize for outstanding undergraduate work in History, University of Kansas, 1991
- Member of the Alpha-Omicron Chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta International History Honor Society based on academic record in history, University of Kansas
- Member of the Alpha Theta Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society, University of Kansas
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
- Associate Attorney, Law Office of Dana L. White, PLLC – 2018 to present
- Managing Attorney, Law Office of Lisa McBee, LLC – 2014 to 2018
- Associate Attorney, Roberta F. Farrell, LLC – 2013 to 2014
- Associate Attorney, Law Office of Howard Eisberg – 2006 to 2013
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
- American Immigration Lawyers Association/AILA (National, TX, and MO/KS chapters)
- American Bar Association
- Northeast Tarrant County Bar Association
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Rotary Club of Southlake (2018 to present)
- Board Officer, North Texas Shield Foundation (2019 to present)
- Keller Chamber of Commerce (2019 to present)
- White’s Chapel United Methodist Church (2017 to present)
- Contributor/Author for Best Version Media’s Southlake Neighbors and Trophy Club Neighbors (2019-present)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Formerly serving as President, Secretary, and Director of Public Image/Club Culture, Lisa currently serves as Board Member of the Southlake Rotary Club, Rotary International, Rotary District 5790, with such community and international initiatives as:
- DPS Scholarships for children of First Responders.
- Quarterly Trash Pick Up for the City of Southlake’s ‘Keep Southlake Beautiful” Program.
- GRACE Christmas Cottage Gift/Toy Drives.
- GRACE food drives.
- Community Storehouse & Metroport Meals on Wheels food drives.
- Warm clothing drives for the Presbyterian Night Shelter & other area homeless shelters.
- Gift drives for Freedom Hospice, LLC.
- Salvation Army, Red Kettle Bell Ringing.
- Shelter Box, Rotary International.
- Guatemalan Literacy Project.
- Sponsorships of Rotary International Global Scholars whose scholarly focus is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution.
- Sponsorships of Rotary International foreign exchange students.
- Sponsorship of a dental clinic in Costa Rica; and
- Eradication of polio worldwide.
PERSONAL/HOBBIES
Lisa is a proud daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and dog mom to two lovable pups she adopted after the loss of her son, Ryan. Her personal journey through love, loss, and resilience informs the empathy she brings to each client relationship.
Lisa finds joy in serving others, traveling, reading, writing, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends. Lisa brings her whole heart to every endeavor, both professional and personal.
INTERESTING FUN FACT:
DANA WHITE & LISA MCBEE ARE SISTERS!
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