Bell Nunnally Partner John Smart has been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers” list.

Smart is a seasoned immigration attorney with more than 30 years of experience advising employers, executives and key personnel on employment-based immigration matters. He leads his firm’s immigration practice group, helping clients secure visas for a wide range of professionals, including engineers, IT specialists, physicians and multinational executives. With a deep background in both immigration and employment law, John focuses on delivering efficient, cost-effective solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Lawdragon is a legal media company and ranking service. It’s “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers” guide recognizes attorneys who have made significant contributions to immigration law. This year’s list includes professionals specializing in employment-based immigration, family-based cases, global mobility and compliance.

The full Lawdragon 2025 “100 Leading Immigration Lawyers” list can be viewed here.