Atty. George Ernst
George Ernst is a Partner in our Little Rock office whose practice specializes in immigration, international business, and labor and employment matters. Also proficient in German, he has over a decade of experience representing multi-national corporations across various industries.
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George Ernst is a Partner based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practforg at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008) and Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas U.S. District Court for the Wester (2012). Educated at Humboldt University of Berlin LL.M. University of Pittsburgh J.D. (—) and University of Kansas B.A. German and Philosophy, with honors (—). Actiand member of Memberships •American Bar Association •American Immigration Lawyers Association •Friends of KLRE/KUAR, Board of Directors •Jewish Federation of Arkansas, Board of Directors. Serands clients in Little Rock, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George Ernst is a Partner in our Little Rock office whose practice specializes in immigration, international business, and labor and employment matters
- Also proficient in German, he has over a decade of experience representing multi-national corporations across various industries
- His practice focuses on advising clients in highly complex matters relating to the employment of foreign nationals under the EB-5 program for international investors, EB-1 and EB-2 visas for employment-based immigration, national interest waivers, E-2 treaty investor visas, and both H-1b and O-1 temporary work visas for STEM professionals, specialty occupations, and individuals of extraordinary ability
- Because of the nature of immigration representation, George is able to represent clients on issues pertaining to U.S. immigration laws and procedures throughout the United States and abroad, without geographic limitation
- Prior to joining HBS, George served as a director with a local law firm where he gained experience in business immigration matters and supported the firm’s employment defense practice group, specifically related to assisting employers in government-initiated I-9 audits and charges
- He also frequently writes and lectures on matters relation to immigration and employment law
- George earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh where he served as the Executive Editor for the Journal of Technology Law and Policy
- George went on to receive his Master of Laws at the Humboldt University of Berlin
- He also earned his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in German and Philosophy at the University of Kansas
- Recognition •The Best Lawyers in America , Immigration Law, Best Lawyers, 2023-2026 •100 Leading Immigration Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2023-2024 •Awarded in: Immigration, International Business •Mid-South Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019-2020 Presentations •Hiring Foreign National Workers & Immigration Primer University of Arizona Little Rock’s Talk to an Attorney Series
- October 4, 2023 •An Afternoon in HR HBS Helping Businesses Succeed Series
- September 21, 2023 •What Every Employer Needs to Know About the Impact of Recent NLRB Rulings and the Challenges Surrounding Immigration Compliance Leading Age 2023 Annual Meeting + EXPO
- June 22, 2023 Publications •Considering H-1B Sponsorship In 2024?
- Here’s What Employers Need To Know HR Legal & Compliance Excellence
- December 29, 2023 •New USCIS Guidance for O-1B Visas Has Implications for TV, Movie Industries The Legal Intelligencer
- August 2, 2023 •U.S
Immigration
- Navigating the Maze of H-1B Visa Program in 2023 HR Legal & Compliance Excellence
- February 28, 2023 In the Press FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4 February 3, 2026 U.S
- Citizenship and Immigration Services (https://www.uscis.gov/) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4, 2026, and will close at noon Eastern on March 19, 2026
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practforg law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Little Rock are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arkansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arkansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arkansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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