Brian H. Getson

Brian H. Getson

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 30 years

Immigration Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Asylum

230 South Broad Street, Suite 1001, Philadelphia, PA

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 30 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Getson & Schatz, P.C.

230 South Broad Street, Suite 1001, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-4105

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Brian H. Getson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

83 Client Reviews

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Posted by Nicholas Thomas | April 07, 2023 | Credit Repair

BEST CREDIT REPAIR SERVICE

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Posted by Shiquan | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

EB2 NIW and green card petition

I successfully petitioned for my green card through the NIW with Brian and I would 100% recommend him for this. Brian has been very communicative and dependable throughout the entire process of preparing my application. Specifically, he is very thorough, patient, and quick with his responses to any ...questions I needed clarifications with. Additionally, he is very organized and I felt that I was in a good hands, as he left no stones unturned to make sure that I had a strong application and was in the best position to petition for my NIW and green card. I strongly recommend him as an immigration attorney!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent!

We had great experience using Brian Getson's services. We admire his attention to detail, quick response to all our questions, patience in explaining the processes to us, and overall commitment to having our case approved. He is extremely professional and organized. We highly recommend him to anyone ...looking for an immigration lawyer.

Posted by A R | February 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

NIW based green card

Mr. Getson and his team were exceptionally thorough in handling my case and got it approved without any hassle. Excellent and to-the-point timely communications and well knowledged in the area. Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

EB1 EB2

I had a great experience working with Brian Getson from Getson & Schatz PC. It got excellent service with no delays. Highly recommended service offered by Getson & Schatz PC

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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

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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

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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