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%

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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 Allison | July 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Wonderful Experience

We hired Giselle and her team to help us obtain a greencard for my husband. We chose to use a lawyer because the immigration process is overwhelming and hard to navigate. We were extremely pleased with Giselle's expertise and her communication. She was always accessible to us and we have a wonderful ...relationship. I would highly reccommend hiring Giselle if you are seeking an immigration attorney, she is aware of the changing landscape and is there to support you and help fulfill your goals.

Posted by Varun | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Professional and thorough knowledge about the entire process.

The company I work for hired Marks Gray P.A. to handle my H1-B case. Their team did a fantastic job in keeping track of all the required documents, regularly communicated, and eventually got everything done way ahead of time. I didn't have to worry about anything because whenever I spoke with them I ...got the feeling that they know the process really well and they did! Really professional, diligent and completely transparent about the entire process. Giselle and her team conducted a webinar as well which was really helpful. However, it'd be highly beneficial if the webinar happened before the entire process is initiated. Initially, I was a bit overwhelmed with all the documents required for this process but once the webinar happened, all of that made sense. Furthermore, the documents provided should be generalized, as not everyone would belong to the same profile category. They were definitely helpful for me but probably not for someone else who belongs from a different domain. These are my only suggestions. Everything else with Giselle and her team was fantastic and would definitely recommend her!

Posted by Simon | July 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Incredible experience working with Giselle and her team!

I have been working with Giselle Carson and her incredible team for 5 years now! I came to this country initially on a J-1 work visa, thinking I would be here for just a year. Four months in my employer asked if I would like to stay on longer as an employee with the potential to grow within the busin...ess. At the time, it was less than a month until H1-B visa applications were due. My employer knew Giselle and contacted her. Giselle and her team worked tirelessly to get everything ready and thankfully my H1-B visa was approved. Since then we have had a successful renewal of my H1-B and are now in the middle of my Green Card adjustment of status process since getting married last year. During my visit to Ireland last year to visit my family I ran into an unexpected issue at the US Embassy in Dublin. My H1-B application was withheld with the potential of my return to the US in major jeopardy. Giselle and her team worked tirelessly and I was extremely thankful after a very stressful period for me and my family I got the approval I needed to get back to the US. The current Green Card process has been a grind too with the current immigration climate but they have never given up and looked at every option to push my application through the system. Thankfully last week we received confirmation of a successful EAD and now we await the final stages of my Green Card approval. I would highly recommend anyone to Giselle Carson and have done on numerous occasions when people have asked me about my experience. Consistent communication and sharing of information has made this a great relationship and I look forward to continuing to work with her in the future.

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!

Posted by Ram | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

A knowledgeable and dedicated business immigration attorney

I have been working with Giselle Carson and her immigration team for a few years and it has been a privilege. She successfully guided and supported us through complex and frustrating immigration challenges, which I will never forget in my life. She responded to questions promptly and educated me a...nd my employer with all possible options. She and her team clearly and effectively worked with us through a difficult H1B extension beyond six years, PERM labor certification and I140 approvals. The services of the Marks Gray Immigration team are not cheap but the value of what you receive is so much more than what they charge. As a result of their work, the course of my life has changed and I have more control of my future. My sincere thanks and gratitude to Giselle and her team for providing such fantastic services. Thanks

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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

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John Miller

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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2015

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2014

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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

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2012

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2011

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2011

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2010

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2010

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2009

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers

2009

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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

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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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