Matthew J. Maiona
Matthew J. Maiona is a partner at Maiona Ward and has exlcusively practiced immigration law for over 15 years. Attorney Maiona represents clients nation-wide ranging from hospitals, environmental companies, information technology companies, the hotel/hospitality industry, construction, architectural firms, retail, engineering and insurance companies to individuals seeking visas to work and live in the United States. Attorney Maiona represents both employers and employees before the US Citizenship & Immigration Services, Department of Labor, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, U.S. Embassies, Consulates, state labor agencies and federal courts. He has appeared on television and been the keynote speaker at seminars for the American Immigration Lawyers Association of New England locally and nationally (AILA), the Employment Management Association of New England and Sterling Education Services, as well as private recruiting firms on the topic of business immigration law and removal defense. Attorney Maiona has testified before the Massachusetts State Senate regarding immigration law and procedure and has been recognized by Family Courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island as a qualified expert in Immigration Law. Attorney Maiona is a contributing author to the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s two volume treatise: Immigration Practice Manual. He received his B.A. cum laude from Boston College and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. Attorney Maiona has been peer review rated for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell since 2007 and has been recognized a s a Rising Star in the field of Immigration Law by the “Super Lawyer” publication of Boston Magazine on two occasions. Attorney Maiona is a member of AILA and is a past Chapter Chair of the Executive Board for the New England Chapter of AILA and an AILA mentor for other immigration attorneys.
Year Joined Firm
- 1996
Areas of Practice
- 100% Immigration Law
Litigation Percentage
- 25% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1996
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1996
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2010
Education
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 1995
- Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
- B.A. (Cum Laude) - 1992
Published Works
- "Immigration Practice Manual", Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), 2004
References
- We are happy to provide references from former and current clients regarding our immigration management services upon request.
Classes/Seminars
- Immigration Law: Updated Insights and Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Foreign Employees, Sterling Education Services, LLC, December 14, 2004
- Immigration Law in the Workplace - An Update, Sterling Education Services, LLC, May 18, 2004
- Immigration Law in the Workplace, Sterling Education Services, LLC, March 13, 2003
- What a Difference a Year Makes, 8760 Little Hours - An Update on Immigration Issues in the Current Labor Market, Employment Management Association - New England Region, February 6, 2002
- Current Labor Market, Employment Management Association - New England Region, February 6, 2002
- Business Immigration Basics for the Human Resource Professional, Employment Management Association - New England Region, January 24, 2001
- Recent Developments in Employment Law: What All Human Resources, Sterling Education Services, Inc, April 18, 2006
- Immigration and Employment Law Update: Hiring and Retaining Foreign and Domestic Employees, Sterling Education Services, Inc, December 13, 2006
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – San Diego – Annual Immigration Law Conference, discussion leader on a panel at premier annual national immigration law conference/seminar (June 17, 2011)
- Suffolk University Law School, panelist at law school discussion regarding immigration law topics and careers (February 17, 2011)
- US Citizenship & Immigration Services, US Customs & Border Protection, Immigration & Customs Enforcement Office of the Chief Counsel – Interagency Meeting, chair/discussion leader with above agency leaders at AILA New England meeting (February 14, 2011)
- US Citizenship & Immigration Services – Region I , discussion leader with USCIS Supervisory Officers at AILA New England meeting (January 21, 2011)
- US Citizenship & Immigration Services – Region I , discussion leader with USCIS Region I District Director, Field Office Directors and Supervisory Officers at AILA New England meeting (September 16, 2010)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Washington, DC - Annual Immigration Law Conference, panelist at AILA National convention in Washington, DC (July 2, 2010)
- Obtaining Non-Immigrant Visas & Consular Post Update, panelist at AILA New England meeting (May 20, 2010).
- AILA New England 5th Annual Immigration Law Conference – Federal Reserve Bank - Boston, discussion leader at AILA regional conference (February 26, 2010)
- Immigration Law Conference Manual, Volume 1& 2 – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), contributing author (May 14, 2004)
- Immigration Practice Manual, Volume 1& 2 – Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), contributing author, (2004); updated (2009)
Honors and Awards
- Keynote speaker at US Citizenship & Immigration Services naturalization ceremony at John F. Kennedy Federal Building October 28, 2010.
- Recognized by Boston Magazine in annual “Super Lawyer” issue as a Rising Star in Immigration Law 2009 and 2010 issues.
- Martindale-Hubbell peer review rated attorney for legal ability and ethical standards since 2007.
- Recognized as an expert in Immigration Law by Family Courts in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Testified before the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Joint Committee on Higher Education regarding US Immigration Law and Procedure (2011).
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – New England – past Chapter Chair and Executive Board Member (April 2007 – current).
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Washington, DC – member of the AILA national Board of Governors (June 2010 – June 2011).
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Member (April 1999 – current).
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – New England Chapter - liaison and/or committee member for AILA New England and: US Citizenship & Immigration Services; US Immigration Court; litigation issues; Congressional issues/relations; and Media Liaison (Washington and local) (April 2006 – present).
- American Immigration Lawyers Association – Washington, DC – Chair of Military Assistance Program Task Force (June 2011 – current).
Past Employment Positions
- Maiona & Maiona PC, Partner, 1996 - 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro Bono atorney volunteer to several local non-profit agencies
Languages
- English (Primary)
- Spanish
- Portuguese