Atty. George R. 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 R. Ernst is a immigration attorney based in Little Rock, Arkansas, practicing at Hall Booth Smith PC. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). 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
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Why local counsel matters in Arkansas
Practicing law in Arkansas. Legal matters in Arkansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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