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Nicole E. Mackmiller takes a holistic approach to the law, recognizing that her clients' legal issues are not one dimensional and impact many areas of their lives. Nicole concentrates her practice on immigration and estate planning. She enjoys working closely with her clients to help them acheieve their immigration and estate planning objectives. While no two cases are the same, Nicole brings twelve years of experience in helping her clients resolve their legal issues, and her training as a mediator helps her think outside of the box when helping her clients solve their legal problems.. In addition to her membership in the State Bar of Michigan, Nicole has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the Women’s Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), and the Washtenaw County Bar Association (WCBA) since 2010. She has also spent time volunteering with various immigrants' rights groups over the years. She is a contributor with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and has lectured on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. She has also achieved her Certificate of Completion from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Probate and Estate Planning.. Prior to becoming the managing member of Mackmiller Manchester PLLC, Nicole worked for Manchester & Associates in April of 2010, concentrating her practice on  immigration, estate planning, and family law.  Before joining Manchester & Associates, Nicole practiced immigration law at a private firm in Detroit from 2006 to 2010. She graduated with her Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in May 2006, and she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, with minors in political science and accounting from Madonna University in 2003.. Outside of the office, Ms. Mackmiller is an avid sports enthusiast, and she enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, camping, hiking, and playing basketball and softball. With Michigan's diversity of weather and beautiful landscapes, Ms. Mackmiller spends her downtime exploring the coastal and northern Michigan areas with family and friends. As a former college athlete, she also enjoys gathering with friends to watch college basketball and football.

My passion for immigration law stems from my background as the son of immigrant parents from Mexico. I witnessed first hand the struggles many immigrants face.  Because of this, I feel a sense of duty to give back to those who have shared in the plight to reach the American Dream.

I began working in the field of immigration law in 1992, well before venturing into law school.  I have worked in the field for both private firms, public institutions, and government agencies.  I have been with Irani & Wise since 1998.  I have a passion for assisting clients through this stressful process with attention to detail and personal, responsive service.

Heather L. Garvock is a lifelong resident of Michigan and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University (B.S. summa cum laude, 2005) and Wayne State University (J.D., cum laude, 2008). She is currently Of Counsel to Ellis Porter, PLC where she dedicates her entire practice to immigration law. Prior to joining Ellis Porter, Heather was an associate attorney with Legalquest Network, PC, where she assisted individuals with solving their immigration problems and reaching their immigration goals. Heather is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan, American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), Washtenaw County Bar Association, and Oakland County Bar Association.

Cesilie Cordovilla has been working in the field of immigration law since 2012. Prior to joining SC Immigration Law, Cesilie was a Board of Immigration Appeals Accredited Representative at Catholic Charities in Evansville, Indiana, and a legal assistant at other immigration firms. She was hired as a Law Clerk at the Saleh & Cordovilla Immigration Law (formerly The Law Office of N.J. Saleh) in March 2018. On November 12, 2020, she was sworn in to the State Bar of Michigan. She was quickly promoted to Partner on August 1, 2022 as she warranted given her leadership in the office and expertise in the field.. Fluent in Spanish, Cesilie has represented countless individuals from Mexico, Central and South America. Her success in asylum work for individuals from Nicaragua and Venezuela, among others, is something we celebrate often in our office. She also enjoys working on other kinds of removal defense, waivers, naturalizations, etc.. Outside of work, Cesilie also enjoys staying active in the community by working in various social justice groups and volunteering. She is a facilitator of the UUAA Immigration Action Coalition, an urgent responder with the Washtenaw Interfaith Coalition of Immigration Rights, and a founding member of Washtenaw Congregational Sanctuary. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, reading, pottery, and spoiling her dog.

Brad grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and graduated from the University of Michigan in May 2004. After graduation, Brad lived in Honduras, Costa Rica and Mexico where he taught English. In 2005, Brad launched his career in immigration as an Americorps Vista Volunteer in Miami, Florida assisting with refugee relocation. He has gained significant experience working at four immigration law firms and in a law school immigration clinic. Brad’s tasks have exposed him to a diverse array of permanent resident and temporary visa applications. Brad has focused his knowledge on the fundamentals of immigration court proceedings. In 2017, Brad was a selected as a Rising Star in immigration by "Super Lawyers". The Mexican Consulate in Detroit contracts Brad to provide immigration legal representation for Mexican nationals throughout Michigan pursuant to Article 1(a) of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. Brad is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and he founded the Washtenaw County Bar Association Immigration Law Section. Brad is fluent in Spanish and a graduate of Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan.

Before joining Ellis Porter, John worked as an Attorney in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the high-skilled immigration field and played a key role in managing the legal strategies for thousands of EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 cases.. In the course of managing this high volume of applications, John soon realized that personally-customized EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW and O-1 strategies consistently get better results than using a one-size-fits-all template approach, and this inspired him to co-found Immigration Advocates, PLLC with David Allen and Andy Ingebritson in July 2017. The firm's mission was to enhance each client's experience and improve case outcomes by focusing more on truly understanding their unique professional achievements, and then developing personally-customized case strategies that highlight those achievements in the most compelling way.. Ellis Porter shares this philosophy, so it made perfect sense for John and his attorney colleagues to join forces with Ellis Porter to create our High-Skilled Immigration Services team.. Outside the office, John enjoys spending time with his family, and spending time outdoors biking, running and hiking. He also enjoys sneaking in a good book about history, politics or law whenever possible.

As an immigration attorney, I have extensive experience with employment-based green card petitions, and have focused my practice on challenging and unusual cases. I have successfully responded to hundreds of Requests for Evidence (RFEs), am experienced in appealing decisions to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO), and have helped many individuals obtain approval even after a past denial.. I strongly believe that the client benefits most from a close, personal relationship with an attorney dedicated to their case. I work with clients to develop a personalized strategy for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, and O-1 cases.