FordMurray Law - Portland, ME

About FordMurray Law

FordMurray Law is a premier immigration law firm headquartered in Portland, Maine, with a national reach 🇺🇸. Specializing in Business Immigration, Healthcare, and Higher Education law, the firm serves employers, HR professionals, and highly skilled individuals across the United States and beyond. Founded in 2015, FordMurray was built on the principle that navigating the complex U.S. immigration system requires not just legal knowledge, but a strategic partnership that moves at the speed of business 🚀.

Business & Corporate Immigration

FordMurray acts as a strategic partner for companies looking to recruit and retain a global workforce. Their attorneys develop comprehensive immigration programs that align with corporate goals, handling:

• Work Visas (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN): Securing necessary authorization for international talent.
• Permanent Residence (Green Cards): Guiding employees through the PERM labor certification and adjustment of status processes.
• I-9 Compliance: Helping employers maintain strict compliance with federal regulations to avoid costly audits and penalties 📋.

Healthcare & Education

The firm has carved out a niche expertise in sectors with critical staffing needs:

• Healthcare Immigration: assisting hospitals and medical centers in hiring foreign-trained physicians (J-1 waivers, H-1B) and nurses to serve communities, often in underserved areas 🏥.
• Higher Education: Advising colleges and universities on student visas (F-1), scholar exchange programs (J-1), and faculty employment matters 🎓.

Family & Individual Immigration

While heavily focused on business, FordMurray also provides compassionate representation for individuals pursuing the American Dream. They assist with Family-Based Petitions, Fiancé Visas, and Naturalization (Citizenship) applications. Additionally, the firm has expertise in Crimmigration, addressing the complex intersection of criminal charges and immigration consequences ⚖️.

Recognition & Client Focus

FordMurray Law has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country by Law Firm 500. Founding partner Michael Murray and the firm's attorneys have been honored by Best Lawyers in America and as Katahdin Counsel for their commitment to pro bono service. The firm prides itself on being responsive, transparent, and client-centered, offering clear flat-fee structures and open communication channels.