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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82 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anna | March 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended - Professional, Patient, and Reliable

I had an excellent experience working with Mr Getson and his team. From start to finish, the entire green card process felt smooth and stress-free thanks to his guidance. He was incredibly patient, always taking the time to answer my questions and address any concerns promptly, no matter when they c...ame up. His communication was clear, reassuring, and consistent throughout, which made a complex process feel much more manageable. I’m truly grateful for his support and professionalism, and I would highly recommend him to anyone navigating the immigration process.

Posted by Margarita | August 14, 2025 | Immigration

Highly Skilled and Thorough EB-2 NIW Attorney Who Delivers Results

I applied for my green card as a scientist with rather modest credentials. From our first conversation, Brian stood out with his clear, logical answers and a well-defined plan to maximize my chances for success under the EB-2 NIW category. The process was long because Brian takes a meticulous approa...ch to every detail, but that thoroughness paid off — three weeks ago, my family and I received our green cards. If you choose to work with Brian, be prepared to contribute actively. He won’t fabricate your professional achievements, and you’ll need to review all documents yourself. But with him, you can trust that your case is in the hands of someone deeply knowledgeable who won’t take unnecessary risks with your time, money, or immigration future. I strongly recommend Brian to anyone seeking a dedicated, competent, and detail-oriented immigration attorney.

Posted by RAMON | March 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly Recommended!

I cannot recommend Brian Getson highly enough! He has been my trusted immigration attorney for years, handling every step of my journey with expertise, professionalism, and impeccable success. From obtaining my H1B visa as an engineer to securing my green card and finally my U.S. citizenship, Brian h...as guided me flawlessly through every process. Most recently, he helped my mother obtain her permanent residency, and once again, everything was handled smoothly and efficiently.

Posted by Gabi Steinbach | December 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Truly exceptional

Brian has provided truly exceptional service with helping me and my husband to go through the Eb-2 NIW process. I always recommend him to all my international friends who are thinking about undergoing the process. What stood out most to me: 1) Professional and effective workflow: Brian is very organi...zed and has a clear workflow from gathering relevant information for the petition, to writing all the required required letters, and assembling all documents for submission. He even provided all templates for how to reach out to people who I needed to get reference letters from. 2) Very responsive and knowledgeable: I would usually get answers to my questions within 1 day. Some of the questions concerned general immigration rules surrounding my current or upcoming immigration status. Having someone to turn to for such questions made me feel very grateful and saved me from a lot of mental stress. 3) Consistent: Our process took almost 3 years, including some unexpected turns. During that whole time Brian showed consistently professional behavior and was on top of things. In summary, it was worth every dollar; I was always surprised when I heard other people tell me about their EB immigration issues, none of those issues I ever had with Brian. Thank you for your exceptional work!

Posted by Gantumur | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Highly recommended. Excellent service with successful result

Brian did an excellent job with my green card process for EB1. He is a very professional immigration lawyer. Thank you.

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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

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