Laura M. Murray

Laura M. Murray

also known as Laura Murray-Tjan

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

6 Beacon St Ste 900, Boston, MA

About Laura

Biography

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Laura is the best professionally and a down to earth person as well. She takes a job seriously and doesn't stop until her work is done and she is straight forward. If it can't be done she will let u know and that's why I say she is the best. Her honesty.

27 years

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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6 Beacon St Ste 900, Boston, MA, 02108-3818

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Laura M. Murray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joseph | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer review

I contacted Laura through my wife. Apparently she knew Laura before me as she handled a case for her little brother. The case resulted in a success. My wife then felt confident to refer me to her for my immigration case. I can’t stop thanking My wife for referring me to Laura whom accepted my case in...stantly. Professional, Fair, very timely sensitive, excellent communication, determination can describe Attorney Laura Murray T-Jan. My application was unfairly denied. But Thanks to Laura’s potential i am able to vote for the coming election.

Posted by N.P.N. Aaron | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Attorney ever!!!

After a few consultations with other immigration attorneys, having lost one of the best attorneys (Michael Greenberg) l consulted with Laura and my search for an attorney ended right there. I had a very complex case that had gone on for years at the immigration court on removal proceedings, l needed ...a good attorney that l felt very comfortable with to complete my long emotional journey. Laura was easy to talk to, she listened as l sat in her conference room crying about the abuse l had suffered. She gave me this reassuring look as she gave me her honest opinion. She worked on my case, kept me informed all the way by text, phone and email. Laura responded to my questions timely. She also offered me payment arrangements that were more than fair and affordable. I recommend Laura to anyone looking for a sincere immigration Lawyer, who not only has great temperament, Laura genuinely cares and will work tirelessly on your case with precision! She knows the documents needed for the case and presents them with the application, in my case, there were no further documents requested as she told me the documents needed. I'm blessed to have met Laura and had her represent me successfully.....even as l was doubtful, not because of Laura but because my case had had a lot of bumps and had dragged for years!! Thank you Laura.

Posted by Rosa | November 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Not a random attorney you can find everywhere!

I had another attorney for my son's green card case. It came to a point that we had to file a lawsuit. So my former attorney recommended Laura because she specialized in court cases. I looked at her resume and reviews before hiring her and never regretted. She went above and beyond in helping me ...bring my son over after ten years. It was obvious that she knew her stuff from day one. She returned my emails even on a Sunday night almost right away. Sometimes she was my attorney, and sometimes she was another mother just showing me empathy and support. My son arrived three weeks ago and a big part of it was because of our brilliant attorney.

Posted by BELINDA | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best lawyer

Laura is the best lawyer hands down and very knowledgeable. I consulted with many other lawyers before they were really expensive and only cared about the money. Thank God I found laura she was very straightforward with my case. I lost hope and never thought I'd be a green card holder today. She work...ed on my case on a very timely manner, not even two weeks later after she submitted my paperwork my green card was approved. I highly recommend Laura!!!

Posted by Mulugheta | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best as a professional and a person

I hired Laura in relation to a case of my mother's immigration case. Right from day one, she explained to me the case in a layman language. She was upfront telling me the case is easy but may involve a complicated process, unlike other lawyers who over inflate complexity of issues to jack up their f...ees. She tirelessly made sure we close down the what ifs of the case, honestly some times frustratingly. But it worked out well and fast, with no further questions asked from USCIS. Before I hired her, I did do a research on her experience and knowledge. All I found was impressive impressions. She has a friendly and very understanding personality. I have been impressed by her knowledge and experience of immigration issues. Her office is always open, she never declines request to meet her personally. She is reachable over the phone and responds to emails in minutes if not seconds. I am happy I hired her and will in the future should I have an immigration case. She made my life easier as far as my mother's case is concerned.

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Laura M. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sometimes a single answer is enough. With the link she provided to an article she had written precisely answering the Avvo asker's question ... These demonstrate the qualities of intelligence and efficiency that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Adam Boyd

Immigration lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You could not find a more knowledgeable, caring and passionate attorney to represent you."

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Sarah Sherman-Stokes

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is a phenomenal advocate and sharp legal mind. She has been an excellent resource for many of us in the immigration law community."

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William Fick

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is tireless, outstanding advocate. For years, she has been the first person I call when I have an immigration question."

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Amy Wax

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Murray-Tjan and I worked together at Boston College Law School. She is a terrific attorney who has an extremely good understanding of the law. I go to her often for her legal opinion and endorse her without any hesitation."

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Gregory Romanovsky

Immigration lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to be the first lawyer to endorse Laura. I am sure I won't be the last."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Pro Bono Appreciation, Florence Immigration and Refugee Rights Project

2008

Outstanding Achievement, Political Asylum / Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project

2007

Daniel Levy Award, National Immigration Project

2007

Special Recognition, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Services

2006

Obunto Award, Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights

Work Experience

2009 - 2014

Clinical Professor, Boston College Law School

2008 - 2009

Immigration Law Advisor, MA Public Defender

2003 - 2008

Detention Attorney, PAIR Project

2000 - 2001

Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton

1999 - 2000

Judicial Clerk, U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit

Associations

2007 - Present

National Immigration Project

2003 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Congressional Liason, NE Chapter

Sample of Legal Cases

Administrative processing completed; Immigrant Visa granted

Immigrant Visa granted

Another client receives a Certificate of Citizenship years after deportation

Motion to reconsider granted, certificate of citizenship issued, passport request granted

Parole back to the US after deportation; grant of Certificate of Citizenship

Granted certificate of citizenship

Naturalization granted after earlier denial

Naturalization granted

After years of detention, a U.S. citizen's rights are vindicated

Removal proceedings terminated; U.S. citizenship recognized; DHS settled the case for $275,000.00

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Education

1999

Yale Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Harvard College

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2018

Harvard Law School's Problem-Solving Workshop

Asylum

2016

Annual National Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Asylum, Reasonable Fear, Credible Fear, Immigration Court Practice

2015

NCU Media, Pressing Matters with Kevin O'Brien Chang Derivative Citizenship

2014

NPR, Tell Me More H-4 Visas

Publications

Languages

French

German

Activity

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