Giselle Carson

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Giselle Carson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Litigation, Unknown

1200 Riverplace Blvd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, FL

About Giselle

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 33%

33%
Immigration 33%

Giselle Carson practices exclusively in the areas of business immigration and compliance. For over ten years, she has helped businesses and individuals obtain work visas, permanent residency status (“green card”) and naturalization. She also guides organizations on immigration compliance including Form I-9 and government audits.

23 years

33%
Litigation 33%

33%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2017
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Marks Gray, P.A.

1200 Riverplace Blvd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, FL, 32207-1805

marksgray.com/attorneys/giselle-carson/

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Giselle Carson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional & Painless

Giselle and her assistant Thyra worked with my wife and me through the process of getting her green card through my wife's becoming a US citizen. They provided sound advice regarding when and where it was best to get married, then helped us to complete the process without a hitch.

Posted by Florin | July 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Impressive dedication and professionalism

I cannot be more grateful for Giselle and her team’s outstanding work with my green card application in the EB-1 Preference for Outstanding Professors and Researchers. Giselle was always available to address all my concerns, and her strong motivation contributed significantly to the successful outcom...e of my case. Her dedication and professionalism are impressive. She, together with her team members Thyra and Lisa, prepared a very strong petition highlighting the contributions of my research work in the field of condensed matter-material physics, my international recognition, publications in peer-reviewed journals, as well as current employer’s need for my services as a professor of physics. Nothing can express better how ecstatic and grateful I was when my green card petition was approved than the note I wrote to Giselle and her team after they shared the great news with me: “I couldn’t help but ‘turning back time’ almost 12 years ago when a very young, former high-school teacher arrived in the U.S. as a PhD student with only $400 in his pocket but with hope, dreams, academic skills and potential, and determination to succeed: I have to say that I am pleased and very grateful for how things turned out so far. Thank you so very much for your team’s outstanding work with this pivotal green card matter!” I would strongly recommend Giselle to anyone that needs help with an immigration issue.

Posted by Jean | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Experienced, dedicated and efficient.

Giselle and her team successfully helped me get a L1-B visa in 2015. 2 weeks ago, they did it again by having my L1-B upgraded to a L1-A which will create a strong path to get my green card. Giselle and her team were always there for us during and after the whole process. There is no way I can descri...be the feeling I had when my approval notice came in the mail. Looking forward to work with the team in the near future. Thanks for all you do.

Posted by Lucas and Family | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Beginning our life in USA

Almost three years ago i landed with my wife at Jacksonville to start a new stage in my life as a professional soccer player. Our son was born in Jacksonville so we decided to plan a life together in this great country. To carry out these plans, we first had to change my P1 visa for Green Cards. We f...ound the best advice possible with Dr. Giselle and her team at Marks Gray. The entire process was successful thanks to excellent teamwork. Getting the green card is not easy, sometimes we were nervous, we filled Giselle's email inbox with many questions, but with the help, patience and service provided by professionals like Giselle Carson and her team, you can just rest and be sure that it is definitely very possible receive your documents as a permanent resident of the United States. Thank you Giselle for all your time invested in make our dreams of build a life here, come true.

Posted by Justin | June 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Giselle and her team are nothing but the best

I started working with Giselle and her immigration team about 5 years ago. I was referred to Giselle by a friend of mine who was another very happy client. After graduating college in the U.S she successfully helped me, a professional athlete, and my sponsor obtain a P1 visa. After five years of be...ing on the P1 visa she recently helped me renew my P1 visa which added another 5 years on to my status. Giselle is also currently helping me with my green card process to become a permanent resident. I feel extremely blessed to have met Giselle and to have her help me through this process. It is an expensive process but every penny is well spent. Hiring Giselle and her team at Marks Grey has been the greatest investment I have made in my life. She has given me the opportunity to live and continue my career in the United States. Her Team are extremely experienced and dedicated to helping all clients meet their goals. The visa process can be complicated at times but Giselle and her team always take the time to reply to any questions right away. Cannot thank Giselle and her team enough for what they have done for me! They are amazing!

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Giselle Carson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin McLaughlin

Immigration lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Giselle is an excellent attorney and on the cutting edge of thought leadership for immigration law. She genuinely cares about each client and has the experience and knowledge to help navigate even the most complex situations. Highly recommended!"

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Ericka Curran

Immigration lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Lasnetski

Immigration lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Giselle Carson. She is extremely knowledgable in the area of immigration, specifically employment based immigration. She works with a well respected firm. Giselle has also published and lectured on immigration issues, which have been very helpful to other attorneys, including myself."

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Eldred Loftin

Immigration lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Carson is an outstanding lawyer."

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Susan Pai

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of teaching an immigration seminar with Attorney Carson. I find her to be a highly intelligent, experienced, and concise attorney. She is easy to speak with and very approachable."

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Kevin McLaughlin

Business lawyer

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John Miller

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2016

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2015

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2014

Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top Rated Lawyer for Immigration Law, American Lawyer Media

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2007

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2006

Outstanding Law Day Activity Award, American Bar Association

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Shareholder, Marks Gray

1900 - Present

Attorney, Marks Gray, P.A.

Associations

2013 - Present

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce

International Chair

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair

2006 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Board of Governors

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2013

Jacksonville Bar Association

Treasurer

2010 - 2012

Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce

General Counsel

Sample of Legal Cases

Cap-Exempt H-1B Petition for Professor

Approved

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Education

2001

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

McGill University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Adjustment of Status (AOS)

2010

Association of Legal Administrators

H1-B Visas for Advanced Practitioners

2010

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Immigration Law Fundamentals, Law Review

Publications

2013

FOCUS, North Florida Chapter ACC 1st Quarter Newsletter Keep an "Eye" on Form I-9

2013

Immigration Update, April 2013 Immigration Update, April 2013

2013

Jacksonville Business Journal May 7th, An Important Date for Employers

2012

Society of Human Resources Management Jacksonville H1-B Visa's Going, Going, Gone!

Languages

French

Spanish

Activity

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