
Lizabeth A. Martin
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Education
University at Buffalo, B.A., Cum Laude
University at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude
Lizabeth is a member of the firm's Immigration Practice and has been its leader since 2020. Her practice concentrates on U.S. immigration and nationality law, primarily employment-based immigration matters for foreign investors, consultants, and multinational companies. She has been highly successful in obtaining E-1 Treaty Trader and E-2 Treaty Investor visas for owners, executives and employees of both U.S. and foreign-based companies, including large public and private corporations, small family-run businesses, sole proprietorships and individual consultants, athletes, professionals and service providers. Lizabeth has extensive experience as a member of the firm's Canada cross-border practice, including advising business visitors and preparing TN applications under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In addition, she obtains immigration benefits for outstanding researchers and individuals of extraordinary ability across a wide variety of occupations and fields, including business, athletics, artists, and numerous scientific fields.
Prior to joining Hodgson Russ, Lizabeth practiced commercial litigation for seven years and served as an examining attorney for the U.S. Trademark Office.
Lizabeth exclusively practices U.S. law and is admitted to practice in New York.
Honors
- Listed, Best Lawyers in America (Immigration Law) 2023
- National Tier 1 ranking of the Immigration Practice by Best Lawyers/U.S. News & World Report
- Former senior editor, Buffalo Law Review
In the News
- Buffalo Business First, March 4, 2022
- January 4, 2008
Press Releases
- Hodgson Russ Press Release, August 19, 2022
Publications
- Hodgson Russ Immigration Alert, November 8, 2021
- Hodgson Russ Immigration Alert, June 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Immigration Alert, April 23, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, April 7, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Practice Alert, April 3, 2020
- Hodgson Russ Food & Beverage Alert, March 16, 2020
- Agriculture Alert, November 6, 2018
- Immigration Alert, February 1, 2017
- Immigration Alert, November 22, 2010
- Immigration Alert, November 22, 2010
Presentations & Events
Professional Associations
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- Bar Association of Erie County