Michael J. Murray

Michael J. Murray

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 26 years

Immigration Lawyer at Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Immigration

48 Free Street, Suite 300, Portland, ME

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Practices Business Immigration Law for hospitals, businesses and instituitons of higher education.

21 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 14 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

FordMurray

48 Free Street, Suite 300, Portland, ME, 04101

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Michael J. Murray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Adam | August 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Why I Recommend Michael J. Murray

I am a graduate of Stanford Law School; I have clerked on the Third Circuit; and I have practiced at the top litigation law firms in the United States almost 20 years. I am willing to recommend Michael Murray for the following reasons: (1) Mr. Murray is in the top 3 lawyers I have practiced with in... terms of client service, professionalism, and substantive results; (2) Mr. Murrary is, bar none, the number one immigration attorney that I and my law firms have worked with for immigration-related matters; and (3) Mr. Murray possesses both the intellectual and common sense ability to efficiently advance my clients' objectives through low-cost legal solutions that are both legally accurate as well as business-focused. In sum, I cannot speak more highly about an attorney than I speak of Mr. Murray. I refer him, and hire him, for my most important immigration-related work, as well as for any work that requires a consultation regarding immigration issues.

Posted by Aaron | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced, detail-orientated, professional lawyer

I would recommend Michael to anybody who is looking for a lawyer who will not only get the job done in a professional, timely manner, but will keep the entire party involved and up-to-date with all of the working aspects of your case. My wife and I were recommend to reach out to Mike for our immigra...tion issues, and I am very thankful that we did. At our first meeting, we went over what we were looking to accomplish, and he explained in a simple manner how he would be able to help, and he most certainly did his job, at 110%! Awesome lawyer and great guy!

Posted by Daeun | June 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He is amazing!

My husband and I cannot appreciate enough to Mike. Mike is amazingly knowledgeable and smart. We got huge help from him with immigration law in the State. When we had a trouble with my immigration status,we thought our case was too complicating and difficult to solve. However, since we met Mike, eve...rything got solved. He knew what was going on and what to do even though the horrible situation we were going through at that time. If anybody is looking for immigration help, we highly recommend Mike Murray! He is the only one, who can help in immigration law in any cases. We are really lucky to meet and work with him.

Posted by Darcie | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael J. Murray - Immigration Law

As the Director of Human Resources for System Logistics Corporation, I have worked with Mike Murray for the past 5 plus years with various immigration support needs that I needed in order to best support the company and our Expatriates. Mike has always provided exceptional support from start to fini...sh of each immigration matter he worked on. He has always shown a keen desire to ensure the best guidance and immigration solution to each situation that I have brought to him. Mike gives an honest, empathic, trustworthy and diligent approach to each case respective to both the company and the expatriate. His display of confidence and knowledge with the immigration laws combined with his approachable and communicative persona has given me the sincere appreciation and satisfaction for his services. I will continue to rely on Mike and his firm to support all immigration needs as they may arise within our organization. I highly recommend Mike and feel confident you will be 100% satisfied with the results he provides.

Posted by Jackie | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable & Great Communicator

Mr. Murray and his team have represented my company on multiple immigration issues. His experience and knowledge concerning various topics has always served us well, even in difficult situations. Mr. Murray is an excellent communicator, quick to respond, and has built a great rapport within my comp...any, and our parent company. The extended services (training videos and legal updates) that his firm offers as part of your representation exceeds our expectations on a daily basis. Mr. Murray has our full recommendation, and we expect to continue to retain his services for all of our immigration filings in the future.

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Michael J. Murray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sara Fleming

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an excellent immigration lawyer- trustworthy and smart. I recommend him highly."

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Adam Wilson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have practiced at the top litigation law firms in the United States almost 20 years. I am willing to recommend Michael Murray for the following reasons: (1) Mr. Murray is in the top 3 lawyers I have practiced with in terms of client service, professionalism, and substantive results; (2) Mr. Murrary is, bar none, the number one immigration attorney that I and my law firms have worked with for immigration-related matters; and (3) Mr. Murray possesses both the intellectual and common sense ability to efficiently advance my clients' objectives through low-cost legal solutions that are both legally accurate as well as business-focused. In sum, I cannot speak more highly about an attorney than I speak of Mr. Murray. I refer him, and hire him, for my most important immigration-related work, as well as for any work that requires a consultation regarding immigration issues."

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Amy Olfene

Immigration lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is not only one of the brightest and kindest individuals I have the pleasure of working with, but his compassion for his clients and breadth of knowledge makes him one of the most capable and respectable attorneys I know. He undoubtedly puts the utmost effort into everything his does in order to do what is best for his clients, and he continuously engages with other attorneys and the courts in a respectful manner. I proudly endorse Michael Murray."

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Peter Klein

Immigration lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Other

"Mike and I worked together on a number of matters and I've been impressed with his responsiveness and knowledge on immigration issues. He is an excellent communicator who navigates complex regulatory schemes and explains each step of the immigration process in an easily understandable way to his clients."

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Rodney Lake

Immigration lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an insightful attorney with a thorough knowledge of immigration law. I've always been impressed by his thoughtful dedication to clients, as well as his facility in making complex subjects simple to understand."

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Stacey Neumann

Immigration lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a top-notch dedicated lawyer, and should be your go-to person for all your business immigration needs. He is thorough and thoughtful of your legal needs, and his attention to detail and follow-through are unsurpassed in the field."

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Thomas Sims

Immigration lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Michael. I have known him for over twenty years and have always been impressed with his dedication and work ethic. He puts clients first, which is about the highest compliment I can pay to a fellow lawyer."

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Christopher Dana

Immigration lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is friendly, diligent, and an expert immigration lawyer. Many clients have turned to him with their most complicated immigration needs."

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Russell Ford

Immigration lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike is a top healthcare immigration attorney adept at J-1 waivers for physicians as well as other status requirements. He is a skilled practitioner that focuses on customer service, creative solutions, and positive results."

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Agnieszka Asbury

Immigration lawyer

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Sara Fleming

Immigration lawyer

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Peter Klein

Business lawyer

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Rodney Lake

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Stacey Neumann

White collar crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Award for Public Service, Kathadin Counsel

1997

New Paths Scholarship, Stanford University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Immigration Attorney/President, FordMurray

2010 - 2015

Immigration Attorney, Drummond Woodsum

2001 - 2006

Immigration Attorney, Seyfarth Shaw Attorneys, LLP

2000 - 2001

Immigration Attorney, Palmer Dodge

1999 - 2000

Immigration Attorney, Jenkens & Gilchrist

Associations

2016 - Present

International Medical Graduate Task Force

Member

2011 - Present

National Assocaton of Foreign Student Advisors

Member

1999 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Drummond Woodsum HIPAA Practice Group

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Immigration Program for Large Hospital Group

Satisfied Client

Building Immigration Program for International Bank

Very satisfied client

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Education

1999

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Sarah Lawrence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Maine Human Resources Conference Immigration Law Changes and I-9 Compliance

2017

International Development Forum

Options for Hiring Foreign National Employees

2016

2015

Webinar

Immigration Law for Investors

2015

Global Webinar

U.S. Immigration Law for Foreign Investors

2013

Online Webinar

Solutions for Global Migration

2012

Drummond Woodsum Seminar

Immigration Law for Foreign Investors

2011

Drummond Woodsum Client Forum

Business Immigration 101

Publications

2018

HR Pulse Magazine Hiring Foreign Workers and HR Compliance During the Trump Administration

2017

Portland Press Herald Immigration Law Reform

2016

FordMurray Client Alert Changes to Optional Practical Training Work Authorization Rules for STEM Graduate

2016

FordMurray Client Alert Changes to the Visa Waiver Program Part of Latest Omnibus Bill

2014

Massachusetts Continuing Education, Inc. E Treaty Trader and Investment Visas

2013

2013

School Law Advisory Substantial H-1B Visa Penalites for School District

2012

School Law Advisory F-1 Foreign Student Programs for Public Schools

Languages

English

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