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Elaine Martin
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Elaine Martin has extensive experience in US and global corporate immigration law. She has been practising exclusively in the field of immigration law since 1997.
Elaine has thirteen years of experience in private law practice, advising companies of all sizes from Fortune 100 corporations to sole proprietorships. Elaine also handles family-based immigration and is an active volunteer with immigrant organizations in Dallas.
From 2010-2014, Elaine created and managed the global immigration department of a relocation company. She was responsible for operations and marketing internationally. Elaine helped large clients manage their immigration requirements worldwide, when they transferred employees from any country to any country. Elaine developed and managed a network of immigration experts in over 130 countries, including Bangladesh, Brazil, China, France, India, Japan, Nigeria, and many more.
Elaine is recognized as a leading figure in the global immigration community, with many speaking engagements (in the U.S and overseas) and journal articles to her name. She received the Worldwide ERC Meritorious Service award in 2014.
Prior to her success in establishing a global immigration division, Elaine worked in private law practice, including nine years with the world's largest immigration firm.
Elaine is a native of Ireland, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1994. She has also lived in Belgium and Australia. She speaks good French, and basic Spanish and Italian.
In her free time, Elaine enjoys running and has completed 10 marathons, including Boston. She also cycles regularly and enjoys hiking, yoga, skiing (not often enough!), adventure travel (25+ countries so far) and spending time with family. She volunteers at the Dallas Arts District, and as a reading tutor in elementary schools.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
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29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
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Martin Immigration Law
2201 Main Street, Suite 830, Dallas, TX, 75201
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Posted by Mariana and Vahid | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent attorney!
Before we started our immigration process we met with many lawyers, we decided to go with Elaine Martin because of her great attitude, kindness and professionalism. She is more than an attorney to us, She did such a great job and made this process easier and smooth. She helped us to file everythi...
Posted by Bani | December 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent and Professional lawyer
Immigration process can be difficult and stressful. That's why everyone need knowledgeable and confident lawyer like MS. ELAINE MARTIN. Thanks to her thoroughness, professionalism and attention to detail our application process went very smooth. Because of her hard work me and my husband got E2 visa...
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Replied last December 12, 2018Thank you! It was great to learn about your new business and I wish it well.
Posted by YUNG | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great to work with.
Elaine is great to work with. She knows her stuff. We have one individual that had to apply for an H1B Visa and when we approached another Law firm said they would not take the case as it would most likely require extra proof and documents. I mentioned that to Elaine prior to working with her. ...
Elaine Martin
Replied last October 29, 2018Thank you! It was a pleasure working with you.
Posted by Dimitra | October 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Helpful, patient, effective
Mrs Martin successfully supported our company's case about a non-immigrant professional visa. She was fully committed and she quickly understood the details and special needs. Through her advises and actions, we managed to have successful result in a really short period and to keep our customer happy...
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Replied last October 29, 2018Thank you! I'm really happy that the solution worked so well for you.
Posted by Patricia | October 25, 2018 | Immigration
Unprofessional
Ms. Martin showed up an hour late to our inital meeting, we called her and she had forgotten about our meeting. When she sent us our paperwork to review, it was incorrect. It had to be redone because of typos and missing information. I had to re-type it. She sent us e-mails with an interest rate ch...
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Replied last July 27, 2015From Elaine Martin - I don't know this past "client" and I don't remember any client with a history similar to what she describes. I see that this review was written in January 2013. I was not in private practice between approx June 2000 to June 2014, so this seems like a bogus review. If legitimate, my lack of response to her questions (2 years after the original case) was probably because I didn't get any message. If this client had checked any online resource, she would have found my new contact information. The clients would have signed a contract, listing what is included in the fee for marriage cases. The contracts specifically exclude attorney appearance at the interview. I do not charge interest on fees.
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Elaine is an excellent employment based immigration attorney. She has many years of experience and I recommend her highly."
"Attorney Martin is a dedicated immigration lawyer. I can refer her without reservations."
"Attorney Martin and I belong to several national legal organizations together and I have learned a lot about legal strategy and client services from her."
"I am familiar with Ms. Martin through her contributions to numerous national attorney group listservs. I have found her contributions thoughtful and knowledgeable."
"Ms. Martin and I belong to a national group of attorneys who regularly exchange ideas regarding the best way to advocate for our clients. As a criminal defense attorney, I often encounter issues with my clients that have immigration consequences. I have relied on Ms. Martin's counsel in this arena."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I would refer any of my clients to Ms. Martin when they have any immigration issues."
"I know Elaine from several solo attorney listserves. She always provides timely and relevant immigration law updates to her colleagues. I would not hesitate to refer her to clients in her area."
"Ms. Martin and I are members of the same listserve. She is a very knowledgable immigration attorney and always provides insightful and helpful information."
"I know Ms.Martin from a national listserve in which she is an active member, and I have found her input and analysis to be very helpful."
"I know Elaine through a national attorney-to-attorney list-serve. I would recommend any Texas immigration client to Elaine without hesitation."
"Ms. Martin and I are both members of a national list serve, where attorneys share various ideas and resources on a broad range of legal and business topics. Elaine has been a valuable member of the list, providing helpful insight and support to other members."
"I have come to know Ms. Martin through attorney-to-attorney peer networks. I would not hesitate to refer clients with immigration needs to her."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Meritorious Service Award, Worldwide ERC
Work Experience
2010 - 2014
Managing Director, Paragon GeoImmigration
2008 - 2011
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Elaine Martin
2000 - 2008
Senior Associate, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, L.L.P.
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Tidwell Swaim and Associates
Associations
1997 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Education
N/A
University College Dublin, Ireland
Speaking Engagements
2009
International Law Section
Immigration Projections
2009
Immigration Chai Chat
Immigration Q&A
2009
Human Resource Meetup - North Group
Immigration Basics for HR Professionals and Employers
2009
Career Fair Prep Day, SMU
Immigration Basics for Foreign Students
2007
Immigration Basics
Immigration
2004
6th International Families in Global Transition Conference
Major Developments in US Immigration Law
N/A
Various internal immigration training courses at client sites
Immigration for HR and recruiters
Publications
2009
Salaam Namaste, February 2009
Immigration FAQs
2009
Happy Schools Blog
FAQs on H-1Bs and Layoffs
2009
Pizza Today
Keeping it Legal (I'm quoted)
2009
Law Society Gazette
West Side Story - US immigration options for Irish lawyers.
2008
Martin Immigration Law
Anti-immigrant hate crimes are on the rise
2008
Martin Immigration Law blog
Immigration groups support Napolitano as head of DHS
2008
Martin Immigration Law blog
State Department shows increase in student visas approved in 2008
2008
Martin Immigration Law Blog
Department of State announces new intercountry adoption website
2008
Martin Immigration Law Blog
Article on Texas Drivers' Licenses
2008
Martin Immigration Law Blog
High tech companies get creative in hiring foreign nationals
2008
Martin Immigration Law Blog
Dallas jail checking immigration status of inmates
2008
Martin Immigration Law Blog
USCIS updates the E-verify requirement for federal contractors, to start 1/15/09
2008
Martin Immigration Law blog
Uncle Sam Wants Nonimmigrants
2008
Martin Immigration Law blog
Obama Citizenship Fight Ends
2008
Martin Immigration law blog
Deportees Staying Away Because of Recession?
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Need answer for I-140 case with status - notice explaining uscis' actions was mailed
31 May 2019
Q&A
How can i help my dad fix his paper to stay in the U.S?
02 Apr 2018
Q&A
What does it mean by clock stopped on the first day of H1b premium upgrade- extension?
01 Apr 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What are the Consequences of Layoffs on H-1B Workers?
02 Jun 2009
Legal Guide
My Spouse is "Illegal" - What Can I Do?
16 Mar 2009
Legal Guide
How to Ensure That You Have the Correct Immigration Documents/Forms to Return to the US
03 Dec 2008