The team at shah law

Anuj has practiced law since 2002, and his primary area of practice is Immigration and U.S. Nationality Law in which he is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Anuj has practiced in a variety of arenas over the years, however, including international law, energy regulatory law, commercial litigation, and labor and employment law.

Since 2002, Anuj has successfully represented and counseled both individual and business clients. Before starting The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah P.C. in 2007, Anuj was a founding member of Skadden, Woo, Shah & Azimpoor, PLLC, as well as of a boutique law firm specializing in Labor and Employment and Immigration Law.

Anuj also worked as an associate attorney in the energy regulatory section of the international law firm of Vinson & Elkins, LLP. In addition to working in the private sector, Anuj served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Marcia A. Crone of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Anuj has traveled and lived around the world and is proficient in Spanish, French, Gujarati, Hindi, and Classical Sanskrit.

Elizabeth is a Senior Attorney at The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C. where she handles matters related to Immigration Law. Elizabeth immigrated from Mexico at the age of 3, and it is her own immigration experience that sparked her passion for Immigration Law and what drives her advocacy for our 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, and humanitarian immigration. Attorney Ellis is fluent in the Spanish language, and handles many of our consultations, court hearings and immigration interviews.

Attorney Ellis was the Secretary of the Fort Bend County Bar Association in 2014 and 2015. She has also spent time volunteering for Fort Bend Lawyer's Care and Houston Volunteer Lawyers. In her free time, Attorney Ellis also enjoys spending time with her family, which includes spending time with her son, and running.

As the Chief Administrator of The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C., Carlos de la Riva brings over 20+ years of experience in leading operational improvements within small and mid-sized businesses, using his acute attention to detail to succeed in those arenas.

Carlos studied at the University of Houston and specializes in organizational processes. Among his many previous positions, Carlos played a leading managerial role with the law firm, de la Riva & Associates, an experience which afforded a deep respect of the legal process and how it affects people’s lives.

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, Carrie Lantz de la Riva, and has two amazing sons, Andres & Daniel. Among his greatest enjoyments in life is the time he spends with his family in both Houston and San Antonio.

Carlos remains passionate about helping immigrants live out their American Dream, and Carlos is proud to fight for immigrants everyday with The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C.

Adrian was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, a city right on the border with Mexico. In 2003, Adrian’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico when he was 8 years old. Adrian graduated in 2018 from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He is currently in his 2nd year of law school and will graduate with his J.D. in 2023.

Growing up in a border town, inspired Adrian’s passion for Immigration Law. After his first semester of law school, Adrian discovered an affinity for Criminal Law. The combination of these two areas of law is what drove Adrian to join The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah. Since joining the team, Adrian has handled asylum cases, family-based immigration, and employment- based immigration, as well as criminal defense.

Adrian has served as an Intelligence Specialist in the U.S. Navy since 2014 and continues serving today as a Reservist. In his free time, Adrian enjoys working out, playing with his dog and cat, and spending time with his family.

Veronica was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, a border town on the Southern tip of Texas. Veronica graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 with a minor certificate in Ethics and Leadership in Law, Politics, and Government. Veronica will begin her second year of law school in August and will graduate with her J.D. in 2024. She is the first in her family to attend graduate school.

As an undergraduate, Veronica had the opportunity to study abroad and work with international students in Barcelona and at her home university. This experience and growing up in a border town sparked her passion for immigration law.

Veronica enjoys watching wildlife documentaries, hiking, spending time with family, and playing tennis in her free time.

Jennifer was born and raised in McAllen, Texas, a city located at the southern tip of the state in the Rio Grande Valley. Jennifer graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. She is a first-generation college graduate and will now be the first in her family to graduate from professional school. Jennifer is currently in her 2nd year of law school and will graduate with her J.D. in 2024.

After completing her undergraduate studies, Jennifer gained legal experience by working at a personal injury firm and a criminal defense firm. As a law student, Jennifer’s interest in immigration law deepened when she participated in a legal clinic that provided pro-bono services to the immigrant community.

Jennifer’s exposure to these legal fields along with her experience growing up in a border city led her to join The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with her family.

Priti was born and raised in Mumbai, India. She completed a Bachelor's level degree in Commerce (Business Administration), and has experience in various financial sectors, including working in the banking industry. After her marriage, she immigrated to the United States, where she enjoys life with her spouse and two teenagers.

When not making a huge difference in the lives of Shah-Law clients, Priti loves to read, volunteer her time at the Jain Society of Houston, and garden. She grows wonderful vegetables and flowers that she uses in her scrumptious Indian cuisine preparation. For her peace of mind (she does have 2 teenagers, after all!), Priti practices Yoga regularly, as she feels it's the best way for her to maintain her healthy mind and body. She also supplements that with her love of Indian music and soap operas! An immigrant herself, Priti thoroughly enjoys working with the Firm and its clients.

The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C., is certainly delighted to have Priti as part of its team!