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Best Lawyers America 2025
Firm News
August 16, 2024
Abtin MehdizadeganAdam PeoplesAlex H. BoothAnthony A. RowellBaxter D. DrennonBradley N. ShefrinBrenda S. McClearnBrian M. MurphyBrittany H. ConeBryant C. WittCharles A. DorminyCharles T. StaplesDan AddisonDavid ProctorDenise E. WeinerDouglas G. AmmermanDuane L CochenourElizabeth C. “Betsy” MoranElizabeth Lowrance HausbeckElizabeth Pharr McCulloughElizabeth WietersFred L. HubbsGary KalksteinGeoff SessionsGeorge ErnstIsaac N. NorthupJ. Brent AllenJames B. DurhamJames E. LooperJason B. HendrenJennifer HarrisonJim McColganJo A. JagorJohn E. Hall Jr.John M. SheftallJoseph D. "Trey" Thompson IIIJud C. StanfordJulia KavanaghKarl BraunKim RosettiLawrence D. StoneMaria WoodMichael D. CarterMichael J. HeronMichael S. DrewMisty Wilson BorkowskiMonica L.C. LesterN. Daniel LoveinNneka EgwuatuR. David WareRush S. SmithTerrell W. BentonTodd WootenTony A. DiCarlo

58 HBS Attorneys Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® Award Recipients

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to announce that 58 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

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Firm News
May 17, 2024
George ErnstLittle Rock Office

2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Honors HBS Little Rock Partner

HBS Little Rock Partner George Ernst was recognized for his work in immigration & international business matters in the 2024 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigrant Lawyers list.

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Immigration (Press) In the Press Labor & Employment (Press)
January 5, 2024
George Ernst

HR Legal & Compliance Excellence: George Ernst on 2024 H-1B Sponsorship Tips for Employers

In an article published on December 29, 2023, for HR.com’s HR Legal & Compliance Excellence magazine, Little Rock Partner George Ernst discusses the challenges associated with the H-1B visa program, including restrictions of new visas and the

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2024 Best Lawyers
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August 21, 2023
Abtin MehdizadeganAdam PeoplesAlex H. BoothAnthony A. RowellAsheville OfficeAtlanta OfficeBaxter D. DrennonBirmingham OfficeBrad CarverBradley N. ShefrinBrenda S. McClearnBrittany H. ConeBrunswick OfficeBryant C. WittCharles A. DorminyCharles T. StaplesCharleston OfficeColumbus OfficeDan AddisonDavid ProctorDenver OfficeDouglas G. AmmermanDuane L CochenourElizabeth C. “Betsy” MoranElizabeth Lowrance HausbeckElizabeth WietersFred L. HubbsGeoff SessionsGeorge ErnstIsaac N. NorthupJ. Brent AllenJacksonville OfficeJames B. DurhamJames E. LooperJennifer HarrisonJim McColganJo A. JagorJohn E. Hall Jr.John M. SheftallJoseph D. "Trey" Thompson IIIKarl BraunLawrence D. StoneLittle Rock OfficeMemphis OfficeMichael D. CarterMissoula OfficeMisty Wilson BorkowskiN. Daniel LoveinNashville OfficeOklahoma City OfficeR. David WareRed Bank OfficeRush S. SmithTifton OfficeTodd WootenTony A. DiCarloWest Palm Beach OfficeWhite Plains Office

55 Hall Booth Smith Lawyers Recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients

We're pleased to announce that 55 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

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Immigration (Press) Immigration (Topic) In the Press Labor & Employment (Press) Labor & Employment (Topic)
August 7, 2023
George Ernst

The Legal Intelligencer: George Ernst on USCIS Visa Guidance Implications for TV, Movie Industries

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July 26, 2023
George Ernst

Part B News: George Ernst on How Foreign Doctors Can Fill Hiring Gaps & Potential Difficulties

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Ernst Leading Immigration Lawyers
Firm News
May 10, 2023
George ErnstLittle Rock Office

George Ernst Honored Among Leading Immigration Lawyers by Lawdragon

Hall Booth Smith Partner George Ernst has been chosen as one of 2023’s 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers by Lawdragon. The listing recognizes the tremendous importance of immigration law and salutes select immigration attorneys – “lawyers on

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April 12, 2023
George Ernst

Industry Today: George Ernst on What Manufacturers Need to Know About H-1B Visas

The H-1B visa sponsorship process can be tricky for employers to navigate, which is why Little Rock Partner George Ernst’s latest column lays out the most important tips for manufacturers. Published in Industry Today, the column focuses on the

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In the Press Immigration (Press)
April 11, 2023
George Ernst

HR.com: George Ernst on Immigration & Navigating the H-1B Visa Program

In an article published in HR.com’s March HR Legal & Compliance Excellence edition, Little Rock, Arkansas, Partner George Ernst provides U.S. immigration tips for employers navigating the H-1B visa program. George explains the important is

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February 14, 2023
Abtin MehdizadeganGeorge ErnstLittle Rock OfficeMisty Wilson Borkowski

HBS Welcomes Three Partners as It Expands Its Immigration & Employment Practices

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS – February 14, 2023 – Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is excited to add seasoned attorneys Misty Wilson Borkowski, George Ernst, and Abtin Mehdizadegan from Little Rock, Arkansas, as the firm grows its immigration and employment

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