Law Firm Contact Information:
Lal Varghese, Esq.
Law Offices of Lal Varghese, PLLC
1111 Kinwest Parkway, Suite 120
Irving, Dallas, TX 75063
Tel: (972) 788-0777 (Main)
(972) 788-1555 (Direct) (Only available between 7:30 AM to 4:40 PM (CDT) from Monday – Friday)
E-Mail: attylal@aol.com
WhatsApp Business Phone: +19725561109 (Only available between 7:30 AM to 4:40 PM (CDT) from Monday – Friday)
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Practice limited to Federal Law | Immigration and Nationality Act
Practicing legal profession for more than 40 years since 1978
Also licensed in Kerala, India as an Advocate since 1978
Attorney Lal Varghese restricts his legal practice in the area of U.S. Immigration Law. Having completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B.), Master’s Degree in English Literature (M. A.), and Master’s Degree in Psychology (M. A.), he was admitted to practice by the Bar Council of Kerala as an Advocate in the State of Kerala, India in 1978, and practiced there for 11 years before immigrating to the US. He is an alumnus (1970-1973) of the Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, India.
Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 43 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 30 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA), National South Asian Bar Association (NASABA), Indian-American Bar Association, State Bar Of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Dallas Asian American Bar Association (DAABA), and Texas Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He also volunteers his time as a mentor for other US immigration lawyers through AILA. Recently, Attorney Lal Varghese has been designated as a Senior Attorney by AILA for completing 25 years of practice in U. S Immigration laws. He is also a senior Advocate in the State of Kerala, India and is licensed to practice in any courts in the State of Kerala.
He served as a member in the Editorial Board of ’Mar Thoma Messenger’, a Diocesan publication. He is a member of the Legal Affairs Committee of the Diocese and also as Legal Counsel for the Diocese of North America & Europe of the Mar Thoma Church, a protestant Christian Church believed to have been be found by St. Thomas, Apostle of Jesus Christ in A. D 52 in Kerala, India. He served as part-time lecturer in law at St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry. He was the co-editor of “Church Journeying with Christ”, a silver jubilee publication of the Diocese of North America and Europe (2013). He also served as the co-editor of “Expanses of Grace”, a book published by the Diaspora FOCUS on the birth centenary of The Most Revd Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan (2017) and as the co-editor of the Festschrift Volume: “An Ecumenical Journey Towards Transformation”, published by the Diocese of North America and Europe on the Episcopal silver jubilee of The Rt. Revd Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa (2018). He is also serving as a member of the Editorial Board of FOCUS, on line magazine published for Diaspora Christians for the since April 2013.
Attorney Lal Varghese, has recently published a book titled “Continuing the Faith Journey” consisting of articles relating to Biblical themes written by me during the past 25-30 years which has been released by Rt. Rev. Dr. Geevarghese Mar Theodosius Suffragan Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church on Oct. 2, 2020 at Poolatheen Chapel, Thiruvalla by giving a copy to Rt. Rev. Dr. Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa, Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of North America and Europe of the Mar Thoma Church. The release of the book was held after the thanksgiving Holy Communion service on the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the installation of Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma as 21st Mar Thoma of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church. The occasion was also a thanksgiving of the 27th year of installation as Episcopas of Joseph Mar Barnabas, Thomas Mar Timotheos and Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopas.
The book was edited by Dr. Zac Varghese, London and printed by Vettathu Digital, Thiruvalla and published by FOCUS, an organization formed in the late nineties in London for Diaspora Christians from India. The cover photo of the book is captured by his older son Melvin Varghese, Ph.D., whose hobby is nature photography. The entire sales proceeds from the book will be donated to the “Light to Life’ mission project of the Diocese of North America and Europe of the Mar Thoma Church for helping the children studying in Grama Jyothi schools of the villages in North India.
Attorney Lal Varghese’s 2nd book – “A Faith Journey: Milestones in the History of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church” is available in Kindle eBooks as well as in paperback at Amazon all over the world. This book—“A Faith Journey: Milestones in the History of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church”—provides a comprehensive and concise history of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, especially its history, heritage, faith, liturgy, corporate worship, and practices. The intention of this book is to equip the ensuing generation of the church with knowledge essential in preserving their faith and heritage. The history of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church stands as a testament to its unwavering faith, reformative spirit, and enduring commitment in upholding the values of the Gospel while remaining rooted in the rich traditions of the eastern church.
Retaining the younger generations in the faith and practices of the Mar Thoma Church is critical for its meaningful existence and growth in North America. The challenges of cultural disconnect, generational conflicts, and the allure of nondenominational or hybrid congregations highlight the urgent need for the church to evolve while preserving its core identity. This book is an attempt to highlight the struggles and contributions of their ancestors, fostering a sense of identity, continuity, and responsibility to uphold the church’s mission amidst cultural and generational challenges.
The church must address the cultural and spiritual needs of second- and third-generation members through inclusive practices, culturally competent clergy, and relevant worship styles. By fostering unity through a shared vision of “one parish, one community” and engaging youth in dialogue and leadership, the Mar Thoma Church can serve as a living organism that thrives by embracing the diverse experiences of its members. Only through intentional adaptation and collaboration can the church sustain its mission and leave a meaningful legacy for future generations.
Note: All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to “Santhigiri Endowment Fund” established by Santhigiri Ashram, Aluva, an institution of Mar Thoma Church.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7NDKF7C
Attorney Lal Varghese is serving as Editorial member of an online magazine FOCUS since April 2013, published by Diaspora FOCUS, an organization for Christians living around the world, founded in England in late nineties. He is mainly involved in the cover design, formatting, layout, selection of photos to fit each articles and finally uploading each issue to the online plat forms. He also regularly writes articles on Christian themes in this online magazine. The links to the online magazine FOCUS is given below.
https://issuu.com/diasporafocus
https://www.scribd.com/user/248292812/FOCUS
Attorney Lal Varghese, hobby is nature photography. You may want to view thousands of photos he has taken during the past 25-30 years posted at his Facebook Page. You are also welcomed to become friends with him by sending a friend request.
https://www.facebook.com/attylal
Attorney Lal Varghese also has started a YouTube channel for educating the general public about the U. S Immigration laws. He has already published about 25 videos of various visa categories to obtain work visa and green card in America. The link to his YouTube channel is given below. He is requesting everyone to view his videos and also subscribe the channel so that you may get all latest news and updates in U. S Immigration laws instantly.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2cnClmkYG_u4O-42bHtFQ