Atty. Bradley L. Ortman
Brad Ortman brings over two decades of experience in immigration and naturalization law, offering extensive knowledge of the U.S. immigration system and strong relationships within it. Since 1997, Brad has dedicated his practice exclusively to immigration law, focusing on employment-based immigration to help clients succeed in the global marketplace.
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Bradley L. Ortman is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on immigration, work visas, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Supreme Court (1995), Ohio Supreme Court (1996), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio (1996), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (1997). Educated at George Washington School of Law (JD, 1995) and University of Michigan (BA Political, 1991). Active member of Professional and civic activities •Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Chapter, liaison to U and S. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brad Ortman brings over two decades of experience in immigration and naturalization law, offering extensive knowledge of the U.S. immigration system and strong relationships within it
- Since 1997, Brad has dedicated his practice exclusively to immigration law, focusing on employment-based immigration to help clients succeed in the global marketplace
- Brad has managed U.S. immigration and global mobility matters for a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals
- His expertise spans various industries such as telecommunications, manufacturing, information technology, medicine, academia, and sports and entertainment
- Beyond his legal practice, Brad frequently speaks on immigration-related topics at universities, community forums, and professional conferences
- He has addressed issues such as the labor certification process, intracompany transfers (L-1B visas), immigration planning in mergers and acquisitions, border crossing issues, and immigration law changes under the Trump administration
- Recognized as both a Rising Star and a Best Lawyer, Brad previously served as co-managing partner at Rosner, Ortman & Moss Partners, a boutique immigration law firm consistently recognized as a Best Law Firm by U.S
- News and World Report
- He currently serves as the Ohio liaison to U.S
- Customs and Border Protection
- Fluent in Spanish, Brad has also lived in Mexico
- Career Member, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper (2017-present) •Partner, Rosner, Ortman & Moss (2005-2017)
- associate (1998-2005) Publications •Author, ' U.S
- Steps Up Efforts to Review Social Media Use of Immigrants and Visitors, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2017) •Author, 'When Immigration Law and National Security Intersect: the Export Control Attestation,' Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal (May 2011) Speaking engagements •Panelist, 'Hot Topics with the U.S
- Department of State: Marijuana Public Charge and DUI,' Ohio Immigration Lawyers Association Fall Conference (Oct. 11, 2019) •Panelist, 'Understanding Current Immigration Issues,' The Literacy Cooperative (May 2019) •Presenter, 'Firsthand Account of the Experience of Asylum Seekers from Central America Who Enter the United States Through the Southern Border,' Temple Israel, Canton, Ohio (March 2019) •Panelist, 'Visa Processing Issues at U.S
- Consulates Abroad,' Ohio American Immigration Lawyers Association Fall Conference (Oct. 18, 2018) •Presenter, 'The Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Agenda, at the Border, at the Workplace, and in the Courts,' Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association event (Sept. 26, 2018) •Speaker, 'Immigration in a New Administration,' Cleveland State University Global Business Law Review Symposium (April 2017) •Speaker, “Rights of Foreign Students Under the Trump Administration,' Oberlin University (February 2017) •Panelist, “NAFTA Adjudications and Border Crossing Issues,' U.S
- Customs & Border Protection Conference, Detroit, Michigan (January 2017) •Speaker, “Another Brick in the Wall: Immigration Policy Under the Trump Administration,' Greater Cleveland International Lawyers Group (January 2017) •Speaker, 'Helping the Best and the Brightest...Avoid Labor Certification: EB-1, EB-2 and NIW Filings,' AILA, Ohio Chapter, Fall CLE Conference (Oct. 7, 2016) •Speaker, “Globalizing Human Resources: Best Practices for Building an International Workforce,' Monte Ahuja College of Business (July 2016) •Speaker, “Specialized Knowledge and L-1B: Initiation to Consular Interview,” AILA National Webinar/Practice Pointer (February 2015)
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