Christian G.A. Zeller

Christian G.A. Zeller serves as the Managing Partner of Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A., where he maintains an exclusive focus on the complexities of Immigration and Nationality Law.

Distinguished by an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Zeller possesses the highest possible peer-reviewed accolade for legal excellence and uncompromising ethical standards. His dual-jurisdictional expertise is marked by his status as a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, complemented by his admission as a Solicitor in England and Wales. Beyond his legal practice, he holds the prestigious appointment of Honorary Consul of the Republic of Austria.

Mr. Zeller provides bespoke counsel to corporations and institutions of higher learning, navigating the intricacies of I-9 compliance, employment-based visa and immigrant categories, and sophisticated federal court litigation. A recognized thought leader, he frequently conducts specialized training for human resources professionals and leads workshops nationwide for foreign national faculty and students, bridging the gap between complex regulatory frameworks and practical immigration solutions.

Beyond his practice, Mr. Zeller is a prolific author of legal scholarship and a distinguished lecturer, frequently addressing bar associations, universities, and private sector interest groups on the evolving landscape of U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law.

Languages - English and German

Awards

• 2014 - Present; Board Certified in Immigration and Naturality Law by the Florida Bar - This certification is a strong indicator of an attorney's professional expertise - of more than 84,000 attorneys in the State of Florida, just .086% have earned this prestigious distinction. Our firm has two such advocates in Mr. Zeller and Mr. Maney.
• An AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell - Considered one of the highest honors an attorney can receive, this rating signifies the high standard of both legal ability and ethical standards Mr. Zeller exhibits.
• Named a 2015 Member of the Top 100 Lawyers by Top National Advocates - This invitation-only organization represents the finest 100 attorneys in each state, reserved for those with an exceptional reputation, a record of quality legal performance, and who exhibit tremendous leadership and influence.
• 2016 American Institute of Legal Counsel: Top 10 Best in Customer Service Award - Although Attorneys can achieve high degrees of personal success, this is sometimes at the expense of the most important party in the case - the client. The American Institute of Legal Counsel identifies Attorneys who have achieved unparalleled personal success, but done so for the benefit of their client. This is a very significant achievement, as very few Attorneys are capable of accomplishing this.

Associations

• 2009 - present; Law Society of England and Wales, Member
• 2007 - present; Federal Bar Association, Member
• 2006 - present; Hillsborough Bar Association, Member- International Law Section
• 2005 - present; American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member- International Law Section
• 2002 - present; American Bar Association, Member
• 2002- present; Florida Bar Association, Member

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