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Competing in the global economy requires employers to offer the best products, have solid processes, and employ the top people. We help employers navigate the immigration maze and help develop the processes that allow employers to recruit and retain a global workforce so that our clients can focus on what they do best – create top-of-the-market products. You can view our training videos, webinars, and download our complimentary guide on immigration at . We understand that business is fast-paced and innovation requires mobility and flexibility. Our firm has developed systematic, proficient, dynamic processes and procedures that allow your business to focus on its business – creating the world’s best products. We remove the questions of how and when.
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48 Free Street, Suite 300, Portland, ME, 04101
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Posted by Rich | July 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I represent a small landscape architecture firm that is hiring for an entry-level position. We received multiple applications from non-US candidates. In 20 minutes, Russell Ford gave me a master class on immigration and labor law, answered all my questions, and made me feel fully prepared to make o...
Posted by Diane | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Russell has been my lawyer throughout my journey through employment visas and now permanent residency. He is super responsive, stays on top of things and makes no mistakes. His team is so efficient. Sarah Cross, his paralegal/Assistant pays great attention to detail and she knows her stuff! I would e...
Posted by Lynne | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The team at Ford Murray is amazing. Their expertise and knowledge on Immigration has helped our company tremendously. Russell Ford is one step ahead of us each and every time and always willing to assist and advise in any Visa process that we encounter. I've dealt with many Immigration attorney's ...
Posted by Ryan Burton | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Russell and I were having a conversation in 2003, weeks after just meeting. He informed me he was leaving the firm he was at where he was working for another attorney. I said, "well I'm going to". I just felt that he was the guy the shepherd me through. We started with Visa's, then permanent residenc...
Posted by Mike | April 29, 2015
I worked with Russell on several visa cases and issues. He was a great asset to have on our team. Russell was extremely responsive and prompt. He made sure that everything was completed in a timely fashion. He was great in communicating with our employees and assisting them with any questions and con...
"Russell is one of my favorite lawyers of all time. He is caring and conscientious and he really knows his stuff. He works really hard and is dedicated to his craft, but he does all that with a light-hearted manner that makes him an absolute pleasure to work with."
"Russell is a superb immigration lawyer, and is my go-to referral when my own clients have immigration needs. Personable, smart, business-oriented, and an all-around good guy, Russell is one of the best in his field. I feel very confident that my clients are in good hands when I refer them to Russell."
"Not only is Russell one of the most experienced and sophisticated immigration attorneys in the country; but he is also wonderful to work with. He is very dedicated to the niche of business immigration and he is truly the best at it. I give him my highest recommendation."
"I endorse Russell. I've known Russell for years and he is extremely professional and beyond knowledgeable when it comes to immigration law. I would confidently refer clients to him with any immigration needs."
"Russell is an excellent immigration attorney and has a wonderful understanding of the peculiar way higher education institutions operate. He offers top-flight services in this area for colleges and universities."
"Russell has an in depth knowledge on immigration issues affecting various industries. He provides the best solutions for his clients' individual needs and works hard to ensure his clients understand and are informed throughout the process."
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Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015 - Present
Attorney, FordMurray
2012 - 2015
Attorney, Graham Adair, Inc.
2010 - 2013
Counsel, Verrill Dana LLP
2007 - 2010
Senior Attorney, Littler Mendelson, PC
2006 - 2007
Associate, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, PC
2005 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Strickland Brockington Lewis LLP
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Troutman Sanders LLP
2001 - 2003
Associate, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Master's of Education
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
ICLE Employment
2012
Higher Education Law
2010
Recipient of the NACUA First Decade Award
2010
Human Resources
2009
Immigration Law
2009
Human Resources
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Human Resources
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National Association of College and University Attorneys
2008
Employment Law
2008
Human Resources
2007
National Association of College and University Attorneys
2007
Human Resources
2007
Speaker Series
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Higher Education
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National Association of College and University Attorneys
2005
Employment Law
2003
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Legal Answers
Legal Guides
What is a Q 1 “Exchange” visa and who qualifies?
28 Dec 2015
Immigration arrived in our office and wants to speak with a current H 1B employee, is this allowed?
30 Nov 2015
What is an L-1A “Executive and Managers” Visa and who qualifies?
27 Oct 2015