About 402 Legal
402 Legal is an Omaha based business, family, and immigration law firm offering professional services that are client-centered, result-oriented and cost-effective. The firm’s commitment to maintaining a high standard of ethics and professionalism is the foundation of established relationships with clients and the community. We offer the sophistication and resources commonly associated with larger law firms with the personalized attention and accessibility of a small law firm.
Our services are client-centered, results-oriented, and cost-effective. Please call (402) 858-2020 or contact us by email to schedule a consultation for your business immigration or trademark law matters Evening and weekend appointments are available. We speak English, French, and Mina. Spanish interpretation is available upon request.
Immigration Law
- Removal proceedings
- Asylum and refugee petitions
- Green card application
- Naturalization and Citizenship
- Employment and student visas
Business Law
- Incorporation
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- Real Estate
- Contracts
Family Law
- Divorce
- Child support
- Guardianship
- Adoption and name changes
- Juvenile Law
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📄 The 3 Things Every Business Contract Must Have A strong contract is more than paperwork — it protects your business. Here are 3 essentials every contract should include: 1️⃣ Scope of Work Clearly define services, deadlines, deliverables, and what is NOT included to avoid scope creep. 2️⃣ Payment Terms Outline payment deadlines, accepted methods, and late fees to protect your cash flow. 3️⃣ Termination Clause Every agreement needs a clear exit strategy, including notice requirements and what happens to unpaid fees or work product. Strong contracts help businesses avoid disputes and scale safely. At 402Legal, we help business owners protect what they’ve built — and we persist when others give up. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed attorney regarding your specific situation. 📄 Las 3 Cosas Que Todo Contrato Comercial Debe Tener Un buen contrato es más que papeleo — protege su negocio. Estas son 3 cosas esenciales que todo contrato debe incluir: 1️⃣ Alcance del Trabajo Defina claramente los servicios, plazos y lo que NO está incluido para evitar trabajo adicional no pagado. 2️⃣ Términos de Pago Explique fechas de pago, métodos aceptados y cargos por retraso para proteger su flujo de efectivo. 3️⃣ Cláusula de Terminación Todo acuerdo necesita una estrategia de salida clara, incluyendo avisos y qué sucede con pagos pendientes o trabajo realizado. Los contratos sólidos ayudan a evitar conflictos y permiten crecer de manera segura. En 402Legal, ayudamos a los dueños de negocios a proteger lo que han construido — y persistimos cuando otros se rinden. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ Este contenido es únicamente educativo y no constituye asesoría legal. Consulte con un abogado sobre su situación específica. #402Legal #WePersist #BusinessLaw #Contracts #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #LegalTips #ContractLaw #DerechoComercial #Contratos
This Juneteenth, we honor and reflect on the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate freedom, resilience, and the enduring strength of Black communities. ❤️💛💚 At 402Legal, we recognize that the pursuit of justice, equality, and opportunity is ongoing. We are committed to standing alongside the individuals and families we serve, supporting pathways toward stability, growth, and meaningful opportunity through our immigration and business law practice. We reflect on the significance of this day and the progress made, while reaffirming our commitment to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. Today we celebrate freedom, and we continue the work. ✨ #Juneteenth #WePersist #402Legal #Freedom #Justice #Equality #Community #Opportunity #CivilRights
💬 "402 Legal me ayudó a iniciar mi LLC y organización sin fines de lucro con un excelente servicio y comprensión. ¡Altamente recomendados para inmigración, propiedad intelectual y derecho empresarial!" — Caleb Darnell, Testimonio de cliente ¿Estás comenzando un negocio u organización sin fines de lucro? En 402Legal, te ofrecemos orientación legal experta en inmigración, propiedad intelectual y derecho empresarial. La abogada Karine Sokpoh y su equipo brindan un servicio personalizado que entiende tus necesidades únicas. Asóciate con un bufete que apoya tu visión desde el inicio hasta el éxito. Conoce tus derechos. Protege tu futuro. 🙌 Nosotros persistimos. 🔗 Agenda tu consulta hoy en 402Legal.com @KarineSokpohKouassi @EsquireNomad #402Legal #Persistimos #KarineSokpoh #AbogadaDeInmigraciónOmaha #AbogadaDeCiudadanía #AbogadosDeNegocios #OpinionesDeClientes #ServiciosLegales #AyudaLegal #ClientesFelices #TestimoniosReales #ApoyoConfiable #EstamosContigo #AbogadaEnOmaha #AbogadaHispana #AbogadaFrancesa
💼 Can You Start a Business While on a Visa? The short answer is yes, but immigration law draws a very important line between owning a business and working for one. Many visa holders are legally allowed to own a company or invest in a business. But actively managing day-to-day operations or working without proper authorization can put your immigration status at serious risk. The good news? There may be legal pathways available, but the key is building the right legal structure from the start. Don’t let legal uncertainty stop you from building your future. At 402Legal, we help you understand your rights, know your options, and we persist when others give up. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney regarding your specific situation. 💼 ¿Puede comenzar un negocio mientras tiene una visa? La respuesta corta es sí, pero la ley de inmigración hace una diferencia importante entre ser dueño de un negocio y trabajar en él. Muchos titulares de visa pueden legalmente ser propietarios o inversionistas. Sin embargo, manejar operaciones diarias o trabajar sin autorización puede poner en riesgo su estatus migratorio. Esto es especialmente importante para personas con visas como la H-1B, donde el permiso de trabajo está ligado a un empleador específico. La buena noticia es que existen opciones legales, incluyendo visas de inversionista y estructuras empresariales estratégicas — pero todo comienza con una buena planificación. En 402Legal, le ayudamos a entender sus derechos y persistimos cuando otros se rinden. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ Este contenido es únicamente educativo y no constituye asesoría legal. Consulte con un abogado de inmigración sobre su situación específica. #402Legal #WePersist #ImmigrationLaw #BusinessLaw #H1B #Entrepreneur #StartupVisa #SmallBusiness #KnowYourRights #OmahaImmigration
⚖️ THE DANGER OF REACTIVE LEGAL STRATEGY One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is waiting until something goes wrong before calling a lawyer. But in business, waiting is what creates risk. Too often we see issues that could have been prevented from day one: ⚠️ Bad contracts that turn into lawsuits ⚠️ Contractor misclassification leading to audits ⚠️ Trademark disputes from unprotected branding ⚠️ Co-founder conflicts with no clear agreement in place By the time a problem shows up, you’ve already lost leverage and the cost to fix it is always higher than the cost to prevent it. A strong business doesn’t just grow, it protects itself early. At 402Legal, we help you understand your rights, know your options, and we persist when others give up. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney regarding your specific situation. ⚖️ EL PELIGRO DE UNA ESTRATEGIA LEGAL REACTIVA Uno de los errores más comunes en los negocios es esperar a tener un problema para hablar con un abogado. Pero en los negocios, la prevención siempre es más barata que la solución. Vemos con frecuencia problemas que pudieron evitarse desde el inicio: ⚠️ Contratos deficientes que terminan en demandas ⚠️ Clasificación incorrecta de contratistas y auditorías ⚠️ Conflictos de marca por falta de protección ⚠️ Problemas entre socios sin acuerdos claros Cuando el problema aparece, ya se perdió control — y resolverlo siempre cuesta más que prevenirlo. En 402Legal, le ayudamos a proteger su negocio y persistimos cuando otros se rinden. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ Este contenido es únicamente educativo y no constituye asesoría legal. Consulte con un abogado sobre su situación específica. #402Legal #WePersist #BusinessLaw #SmallBusiness #LegalStrategy #Entrepreneur #Contracts #RiskManagement #OmahaBusiness
🚨 BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS 🚨 A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee requirement, ruling that the President lacked the legal authority to impose the fee without congressional approval. 📌 What’s Happening: On June 8, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visa petitions was unlawful because only Congress has the power to create such a requirement. The fee had been introduced as part of broader efforts to limit use of the H-1B program. 📌 Key Takeaways: • The $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement has been invalidated • The court ruled that only Congress can impose this type of fee or tax • The decision preserves access to the H-1B program for employers and foreign professionals • The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of state attorneys general challenging the policy 📌 Why It Matters: The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized occupations. Had the fee remained in place, it could have significantly increased costs for employers and reduced opportunities for foreign professionals seeking employment in the United States. 🔗 Learn More: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/08/politics/federal-judge-voids-trumps-usd100-000-fee-requirement-for-h-1b-visas ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation. 🔗 Schedule a consultation: 402Legal.com 📞 Call: 402-858-2020 We Persist. #402Legal #WePersist #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationUpdate #H1B #H1BVisa #EmploymentBasedImmigration #WorkVisa #FederalCourt #ImmigrationAttorney #businesslaw
🚨 BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS 🚨 A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee requirement, ruling that the President lacked the legal authority to impose the fee without congressional approval. 📌 What’s Happening: On June 8, 2026, U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visa petitions was unlawful because only Congress has the power to create such a requirement. The fee had been introduced as part of broader efforts to limit use of the H-1B program. 📌 Key Takeaways: • The $100,000 H-1B visa fee requirement has been invalidated • The court ruled that only Congress can impose this type of fee or tax • The decision preserves access to the H-1B program for employers and foreign professionals • The lawsuit was brought by a coalition of state attorneys general challenging the policy 📌 Why It Matters: The H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized occupations. Had the fee remained in place, it could have significantly increased costs for employers and reduced opportunities for foreign professionals seeking employment in the United States. 🔗 Learn More: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/08/politics/federal-judge-voids-trumps-usd100-000-fee-requirement-for-h-1b-visas ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Please consult a licensed immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation. 🔗 Schedule a consultation: 402Legal.com 📞 Call: 402-858-2020 We Persist. #402Legal #WePersist #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationNews #ImmigrationUpdate #H1B #H1BVisa #EmploymentBasedImmigration #WorkVisa #FederalCourt #ImmigrationAttorney #businesslaw
📈 When Is the Right Time to Incorporate Your Business? A lot of business owners wait too long to form an LLC or corporation, and that delay can put their personal finances at risk. Here are 3 major signs it may be time to incorporate: ✔️ You’ve hired employees ✔️ You’re making consistent profit ✔️ You’re bringing on partners or investors Creating the right business structure can help protect your personal assets, create clear ownership rules, and potentially unlock valuable tax advantages. Don’t wait for a lawsuit or tax issue to realize you needed legal protection sooner. At 402Legal, we help you build with confidence, understand your options, and we persist when others give up. 🔗 Schedule a consultation: 402Legal.com 📞 Call: 402-858-2020 ⚖️ This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a licensed attorney or tax professional regarding your specific business situation. 📈 ¿Cuándo es el momento correcto para incorporar su negocio? Muchos emprendedores esperan demasiado tiempo para crear una LLC o corporación, y eso puede poner en riesgo sus finanzas personales. 3 señales importantes de que podría ser momento de incorporar: ✔️ Contrató empleados ✔️ Su negocio genera ganancias constantes ✔️ Tiene socios o inversionistas La estructura legal correcta puede ayudarle a proteger sus bienes personales, establecer reglas claras y obtener posibles ventajas fiscales. No espere hasta enfrentar una demanda o problema fiscal para actuar. En 402Legal, le ayudamos a proteger lo que está construyendo y persistimos cuando otros se rinden. 🔗 402Legal.com 📞 402-858-2020 ⚖️ Este contenido es únicamente educativo y no constituye asesoría legal. Consulte con un abogado o profesional fiscal sobre su situación específica. #402Legal #WePersist #BusinessLaw #SmallBusiness #LLC #Entrepreneur #BusinessOwner #SCorp #LegalProtection #OmahaBusiness
