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 HB | September 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best of the Best

I haven't even received my green card yet but I am giving Brian and his team 5 of 5 for their professionalism, compassion, dedication, flexibility to each case. They are very knowledgeable, punctual, friendly and will take your case till the end. Hire them; you will be in good hands.

Posted by Isabelle P. | April 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Superb Lawyer

My husband and I have been looking for a lawyer to help us with the legal processes in obtaining my permanent residency card from J1 and F1 status (processing) last July of 2015. There are a good number of lawyers in the city but Brian is unlike any other. He is a very knowledgeable, courteous, effec...tive and informative lawyer. The whole process was overwhelming itself but he made us understand how the immigration process works. After our tedious and busy schedules we were able to complete the requirements asked from us last November. Mind you from the date we filed and in between the times we were able to get the detailed tax information that delayed the filling of our papers it took 5 months for my permanent residency card to get approved. Brian saved us from stressful process and not to mention time which is tantamount to money as well. I couldn't stress enough of how detailed and prompt his responses are. I would also like to shout out to Lindsay Hanson for helping us during the permanent residency interview. If you are still deciding whether to hire an immigration lawyer or not for any immigration matter, I tell you do it right the first time you file and hire this man. Take it from someone who is a living witness of his wonderful and professional expertise. I couldn't say enough how blessed we are for finding him. He made so much difference in our lives. Did I mention his rates are very reasonable too with the services he offered?

Posted by Nat | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Super Immigration Lawyer

Getson & Schatz PC is truly an excellent law firm i would personally recommend Brian Getson to anyone with immigration problem he's a superb lawyer . when ever i had any question or concern about my case or family member he was always there promptly with response and answer, in a extremely punctual t...ime manner that I'm very grateful of. I wish i would have found him much more sooner i would have been spared so many headache. Other lawyers weren't able to give me what Mr Getson accomplished for me in less than two months, i received work authorization thanks to Mr Getson work and understanding of the US immigration system , a few months went by I decide to apply for my green card and once again in less than three month I was a permanent resident of the United State Of America. Mr Getson, thank you and Ms Garmak for your magnificent work. Myself and my family thank you I don't know how many time I wish for this moment and it's finally here. Mr Getson and his colleagues run a exceptional office. He's the man you need to see for your immigration needs another good plus was if I didn't have all the money at once I was able to make payment installment which I ask him and he was able to do. I will recommend any one with immigration needs to him I was once a DACA recipient now I'm a Green Card holder.

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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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