Partner at PLG | Immigration Law Leader 🌎📍 Dallas, TexasPassionate about helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex landscape of Immigration Law, I'm dedicated to delivering fast and effective legal advice that empowers clients to achieve their goals.💼 About Me:As a Partner at PLG, I lead our dynamic Immigration team in Dallas, Texas. I'm committed to representing individuals and corporate clients not only in the DFW metroplex but also throughout the United States. My expertise spans all aspects of Immigration Law.🌟 What I Do:✅ Provide expert legal counsel in immigration matters.✅ Foster seamless experiences for clients.✅ Empower individuals and businesses to reach their objectives.💡 My Approach:I believe in the power of accessible and reliable legal guidance. With a client-focused mindset, I strive to simplify complex immigration challenges, making the process smooth and efficient.📌 Let's Connect:I'm always eager to connect with fellow professionals, potential clients, and anyone interested in the world of immigration law. Let's connect and explore how I can assist you or your organization in achieving your immigration goals.Feel free to contact me at cprescott@patellegal.com#ImmigrationLaw #LegalCounsel #Partner #DFW #DallasTX #PLG #LinkedInProfile

Experienced Immigration Attorney handling all Employment and Family based Immigration matters including EB1, EB2 & EB3 filings, Labor Certification & PERM processing, I-140 & I-485 filings, EAD & Advance Parole, H1B petitions, amendments, transfers and extensions, L1A & L1B, K1 & K3 visas, I-130 & I-485 filings, removal of conditions and Extreme Hardship Waivers. Expert knowledge and in-depth experience responding to RFE's, NOID's and DOL PERM audits. Also works on investor visas, E2 and EB5.

Heading up the Dallas, Texas office I am an experienced Immigration Attorney specializing in Employment and Family based immigration matters.Cases include:EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 petitions, Labor Certification & PERM Processing, I-140 and I-485 filings, EAD and Advance Parole.H-1B petitions and extensions, L-1A and L-1B intra-company transferee visas and Religious visa petitions.Preparing detailed responses to RFE's, NOID's and DOL PERM Audits.K-1 and K-3 visas, I-130 and I-485 filings, removal of conditions, hardship waivers, EAD and Advance Parole.Forms: I-129, I-129F, I-539, I-130, G325, I-864, I-140, I-907, I-751, I-485, I-765, I-131 and ETA9089.

Employment & Family based Immigration:EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 petitions, Labor Certification & PERM Processing, I-140 and I-485 filings, EAD and Advance Parole.H-1B petitions and extensions, L-1A and L-1B intra-company transferee visas and Religious visa petitions.Preparing detailed responses to RFE's, NOID's and DOL PERM Audits.K-1 and K-3 visas, I-130 and I-485 filings, removal of conditions, hardship waivers, EAD and Advance Parole.Forms: I-129, I-129F, I-539, I-130, G325, I-864, I-140, I-907, I-751, I-485, I-765, I-131 and ETA9089.

Civil LitigationAssisting Senior Attorney with caseload of Civil Litigation matters.Attending Small Claim Trials on behalf of various collection agencies in and around Dane County.Drafting Answers, Motions, Briefs and Stipulation and Dismissal Orders.Defending cases involving FDCPA and TCPA violations.

ImmigrationDealing with all in- house Immigration matters although mainly focusing on non- immigrant visas for A&F employees (H-1B, J1 and O1).Advising employees on the visa process and working with outside Counsel on employment based immigrant visa applications (EB2 and EB3 petitions).Labor & EmploymentResponding to demand letters and preparing position statements to charges of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Researching state laws in all 50 states and advising HR and store managers on various issues including Discrimination, Reporting Pay, Wage & Hour and Meal breaks. Drafting FMLA policies and updating Employee handbook. Drafting various state safety programs and working with HR to implement programs. Drafting HR newsletter on new developments in the law Intellectual PropertyTrademark searches and determining as to whether A&F should use a particular mark or phrase and advising Head Counsel and designers on associated risks.Filing copyright applications on behalf of A&F.

Defendant Personal InjuryAssisting Partner with case load of high value personal injury claims.Managing a mixed caseload of motor vehicle accidents, worker's compensation claims and public liability claims on behalf of major insurance carriers.Dealing with complex parachuting case on behalf of the Ministry of Defence from outset to trial.Drafting answers to pleadings etc and dealing with all procedural aspects of case and all necessary preparations for trial.Developed excellent communication skills both written and verbal, through regular client contact, attendance at court and conducting negotiations with opposing Counsel. Defendant Medical MalpracticePrimary point of contact for a leading laser eye specialist. Working closely with the clinical director and successfully defending numerous legal cases involving alleged medical malpractice. High success rate in defending claims led to an increase in the amount of work received by the firm.Plaintiff Recovery cases/Medical MalpracticePursuing subrogated claims against defendants on behalf of an insurance carrier to recover repair costs arising out of motor vehicle accidents. Drafting pleadings, issuing claims and pursuing them to final conclusion.Dealing with plaintiff medical malpractice claims under Berrymans Lace Mawer's sister firm, 'The Connexion Partnership' and negotiating a fair settlement on their behalf.