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Gigio K. Ninan

Immigration attorney · New York, NY · Admitted New York 2002, bar no. Active Registration

About this attorney

Gigio K. Ninan is an accomplished New York attorney with extensive experience counseling emerging companies, established enterprises, and individuals across diverse legal landscapes. As the co-founder and Managing Partner of Shankar Ninan & Co., he focuses his practice on business law, employment and labor counseling, corporate formation, commercial contract negotiation, and dispute resolution.\n\nPrior to co-founding his firm, Mr. Ninan practiced with prominent law firms, developing substantial expertise in aligning legal operations with strategic business objectives. He earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Binghamton. His professional excellence has been consistently recognized by his peers, earning numerous Super Lawyers Rising Star honors and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.\n\nCommitted to delivering pragmatic, results-driven counsel, Mr. Ninan approaches every legal challenge with a focus on risk mitigation, practical problem-solving, and personalized client service. Whether guiding clients through complex transactions or resolving contentious employment disputes, he prioritizes responsive representation and sustainable solutions tailored to each client's unique goals.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

Practice Focus

Marriage and family petitions

Practice Focus

Work visas

Practice Focus

Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

Practice Focus

Student visas

Practice Focus

Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Family-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceVisitor Visa Legal AssistanceVAWA PetitionsU-Visa / T-Visa Assistance

Admissions

Licensing, bar registration numbers, and court practice jurisdictions:

New York State BarActive
State Bar Number: Active Registration
Admitted: 2002
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.

Law School & Legal Education
Rutgers Law SchoolJuris Doctor (J.D.) (2011)
State University of New York at BinghamtonBachelor of Arts (B.A.) (2008)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
Gigio K. Ninan
505 8th Avenue
Suite 1801
New York, NY 10018
Remote Representation Available

Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.

Contact

Reach Gigio directly by phone or submit your inquiry below:

Direct Telephone
+1 (646) 631-7852
Law Firm Website
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