Martha “Marty” James
Attorney at Law
Email: mjames 
badmuslaw.com
Phone: 469-916-7900 x 206
Attorney Martha James (Marty) has concentrated her practice on immigration law since 1999. She has successfully represented companies of all sizes including Fortune 100 companies in obtaining H-1B, L1, and B1 visas for their employees. Additionally, she has obtained labor certifications, permanent residence and naturalization for hundreds of employees. Ms. James also assists individuals to obtain family-based immigration benefits for themselves and family members from around the world.
She regularly consults with companies regarding I-9 compliance issues, including establishing and implementing compliance programs, training employees, and conducting in-house I-9 audits. Ms. James speaks to organizations on various immigration topics including the ever-changing immigration landscape, maintaining a steady workforce through compliance, and obtaining visas and permanent residence for employees.
Ms. James began her legal career in California in 1993, gaining experience in the areas of real estate litigation, civil litigation, creditor bankruptcy and family law. Following her relocation to Texas, she has focused on pursing immigration, an area of law that she finds particularly rewarding.
Education
J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law (1993)
Presentations
- Strategies for Success: How to Win the Race to Secure H-1B Visas – Badmus Immigration Law Firm, P.C., Teleseminar, February 2006
- Immigration Prescription – Physician Tele-seminar series – 2006, 2007, 2008
- Protecting your Practice: Immigration Pitfalls to Avoid (CLE) – Dallas Bar Association, 2006, Minority Development Program
- Critical Immigration Issues for Business (CLE) – Badmus Immigration Law Firm, 2007
- I-9 Compliance Webinar for Employers, November 2007
- Overview of U.S. Immigration Laws & Changes - Employment & Labor Law Check-up Conference with Urban League of Dallas, 2008
Published Articles
“Turning a foreign student into an employee” Texas Employment Law Letter, 2002
“Keeping Non-U.S. workers as employees” Texas Employment Law Letter, 2002
“What You Never Knew You Needed To Know About Immigration” Hotel Association Update, Monthly Columnist
Memberships & Affiliations
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Dallas Bar Association
U.S. Courts, Fifth and Ninth Circuits
U.S. District Courts in California
Dallas Human Resource Management Association
Dallas Women Lawyers Association