Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Brian H. Getson
About Brian
Biography
Brian H. Getson, Esq. leads the nationwide immigration practice of Getson & Schatz, P.C. and has extensive experience in representing both individuals and corporations in a wide variety of complex immigration matters. Among his clients are hospitals, universities, advertising agencies, doctors, research scientists, and engineering firms throughout the United States. After graduating cum laude from Duke University, Mr. Getson attended The University of Pennsylvania Law School. Upon receiving his law degree in 1995, he joined the Firm and concentrated his practice on immigration law. He has lectured to other immigration lawyers at continuing legal education courses, and has been selected multiple times as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer. Mr. Getson is a member of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Getson & Schatz, P.C.
230 South Broad Street, Suite 1001, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4105
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Brian H. Getson's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
83 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (83)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Case Results (50)
Practice Area Knowledge (48)
Recommendation (38)
Responsiveness (34)
Professionalism (32)
Communication Style (23)
General Knowledge (21)
Advocacy (13)
Character & Conduct (13)
Trustworthiness (12)
Cost of Services (11)
Staff & Support (7)
Compassion (6)
Payment Plans (4)
Free Consultations (3)
Punctuality (3)
Showing 16 - 20 of 48 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The lawyer everyone needs!
Brian Getson is the lawyer I will recommend to everyone for NIW applications. He is thorough, honest, professional and a highly qualified legal expert. My experience with him is nothing less than perfect. Always timely responses, providing nitty-gritty details and pros and cons of every aspect of the...
Posted by Jin Woo | August 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Best Immigration Attorney
Brian Getson is the best attorney that you can find for your green card. He is highly professional and knowledgeable, has strategy and solution, and exceeds expectations in details and knowhow. Every time I asked questions, he responded to me perfectly with details in a few hours. I am sure that your...
Posted by Purushothaman | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I485
My experience with Mr. Brain was amazing. He did a great job in preparing our I485 application and it got approved with out any RFE. Brain took only 1 week to prepare and submit our I485. I485 submission to green card took only 5 months. I will be happy to work with them again.
Posted by Neha | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Cannot thank Brian enough
I worked with Brian on my EB1A and EB2 NIW petitions and I couldn’t have found a better lawyer. He was very helpful throughout the process. He was always on top of things. He was approachable, knowledgeable, and prompt in answering any questions. It was a pleasure to work with Brian and I highly reco...
Posted by Jittisa | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent experience
Brian Getson successfully assisted me with my NIW and our green card applications. Brian was professional, knowledgeable, extremely informative, transparent, and responsive. I can always reach him by phone, and he often gets back to my emails within hours and never longer than a day. He is very relia...
Brian H. Getson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
James Dilsheimer
Personal injury lawyer
Stephen Karp
Personal injury lawyer
Robert Maizel
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1995 - Present
President, Getson & Schatz, P.C.
Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
USCIS Administrative Appeals Office
Appeal Sustained
Education
1995
The University of Pennsylvania School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Duke University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
A workshop for Attorneys New to Immigration and BIA Accredited Representatives
Representing an Immigrant Client at a Bond Hearing
Publications
2014
2013
Regions Business
Hiring Foreign Nationals Good for US Businesses
2012
Employing International Workers
Assisting Employers in Applying for Visas for Foreign National Workers
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers