Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 
James D. Eiss is an immigration attorney with the Law Offices of James D. Eiss in Williamsville, New York. A Western New York native, he has worked in the field of immigration law since 1972, when he began his career with the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He initially served as an Inspector at the Peace Bridge Immigration Inspections Office before being promoted to Examiner and Naturalization Examiner at the INS Buffalo office.
Mr. Eiss draws on decades of experience handling immigration matters involving border processing, visas, naturalization, and other immigration-related issues. His background with INS and his work at the Peace Bridge provide valuable insight into how immigration officers review and process cases. Clients and referring attorneys often seek his counsel for matters involving border inspections and immigration proceedings in Western New York.
For nearly twenty years, Mr. Eiss has maintained Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, a peer-reviewed distinction within the legal profession. He has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Law Firms” rankings for immigration law. In 2013, he was named “Attorney of the Year” for immigration in Buffalo.
Throughout his career, Mr. Eiss has represented individuals, families, and businesses in a wide range of immigration law matters. Other attorneys and law firms frequently consult with or co-counsel with him on immigration cases involving the Peace Bridge and other border-related immigration issues.
