JMA Firm, PLLC - Dallas, TX
JMA Firm, PLLC is a Chambers-ranked, minority- and woman-owned Dallas corporate immigration boutique led by partners Harry James Joe and Rebecca Massiatte, delivering more than sixty years of combined leadership in employment-based visas, corporate worksite enforcement, and worldwide investor mobility.
Chambers-Ranked Corporate Immigration and Global Mobility in Dallas
In an increasingly scrutinized regulatory environment, corporate immigration strategy directly dictates whether an organization can hire premier international talent and scale without legal interruption. Headquartered on North Central Expressway in Dallas, Texas, JMA Firm, PLLC stands as one of the premier business immigration practices in the southern United States. Founded in 2016 by renowned attorneys Harry James Joe and Rebecca R. Massiatte, the minority- and woman-owned practice represents Fortune 500 corporations, major educational institutions, healthcare systems, and expanding tech companies nationwide. When enterprise general counsel need to hire a business and work visa lawyer who pairs Big Law sophistication with boutique attentiveness, JMA Firm delivers peerless statutory mastery and strategic execution.
Sixty Years of Combined Board-Certified and Big Law Prominence
The legal bench at JMA Firm brings extraordinary depth to every client matter. Senior partner Harry James Joe is a legendary figure in Texas immigration law, having earned board certification in Immigration and Nationality Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1980 and formerly directing the immigration sections at premier firms including Jenkens and Gilchrist, Winstead, and Jackson Lewis. Partner Rebecca Massiatte, honored multiple times as Best Lawyers 'Lawyer of the Year' for Dallas immigration law and ranked in Chambers USA, brings over two decades of dedicated representation for international entities and nonprofits. As elite business and work visa lawyers and immigration lawyers, the partners provide hands-on counsel that protects corporate compliance while accelerating workforce mobilization.
Full-Service Corporate and Employment Immigration Solutions
JMA Firm provides end-to-end representation across corporate immigration, worksite defense, and individual petitions:
- Nonimmigrant Business Visas: Preparing high-volume H-1B petitions, L-1A and L-1B intracompany transferees, O-1 extraordinary ability visas, E-1/E-2 treaty trader permits, and TN status under USMCA.
- Permanent Residence and PERM Labor Certification: Managing Department of Labor recruitment processes, prevailing wage appeals, EB-1 multinational manager filings, and EB-2 National Interest Waivers.
- Worksite Enforcement and I-9 Audits: Defending corporate employers in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations, Homeland Security audits, and establishing enterprise compliance programs.
- Corporate Restructuring Due Diligence: Advising commercial buyers and lenders on immigration consequences arising from corporate mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs.
- Immigration Litigation and Appellate Defense: Advocating before the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA), the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), and federal district courts.
- Family Reunification and Citizenship: Collaborating with family immigration lawyers and citizenship lawyers to guide corporate transferees and their dependents through permanent residency and naturalization.
Unmatched Industry Recognition and Flat-Fee Predictability
JMA Firm, PLLC is consistently recognized with Tier 1 rankings from Best Lawyers 'Best Law Firms' in Dallas and regional Band rankings from Chambers USA. Beyond courtroom-tested skill, the firm operates on a transparent flat-fee system, providing comprehensive written quotes covering all legal fees and expenses without surprise billing. If you need a business immigration attorney in Dallas to manage your corporate visa program, resolve complex worksite enforcement audits, or secure green cards for essential talent, JMA Firm offers the board-certified authority and personalized dedication necessary for complete triumph.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated on the southwest corner of North Central Expressway and Banner Drive in North Dallas, offering convenient access to the Highway 75 and LBJ Freeway interchange.
Building Location
The offices are located on the second floor of North Central Plaza I, a modern 10-story Class B office tower completed in 1982. It is situated near the popular Anderson Bonner Park and features an on-site bank in the lobby.
Parking Details
Visiting clients can utilize the property's dedicated multi-level parking garage, which provides free covered parking with designated visitor spaces.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 241 (Southbound); nearest stop is at Coit @ IH 635 - S - FS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the newly upgraded main lobby of North Central Plaza I, take the elevator up to the second floor, and proceed to the office at Suite 275.