The Boston law firm of Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C. announces that Brian J. Coughlin has joined the firm as Of Counsel.

Mr. Coughlin practices in the Business Law area, focusing on U.S. immigration and global workforce mobility. He counsels established and emerging corporate clients on immigration issues related to employment authorization, company policy drafting, employee training, and general enforcement and regulatory compliance issues. He also advises on immigration due diligence and risk management in connection with corporate mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and startups.

Mr. Coughlin regularly assists clients in obtaining employment-based and family-based immigrant visas, U.S. lawful permanent residence, and all categories of nonimmigrant visas. He advises in areas including professional and executive employment strategies, complex labor certification matters, immigrant investor petitions, and immigration concerns for international scientists, researchers, athletes, and entertainers. Mr. Coughlin represents clients in matters before the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Embassies and Consular posts abroad. His practice encompasses a wide range of industries, including information technology services, management consulting, financial services, insurance, energy, and healthcare.

Davis Malm President Paul Feldman said, “We are excited to welcome Brian to the firm. His level of expertise in all aspects of immigration law makes him a valued member of our team and an asset to our clients who face challenges in the complex and ever-changing area of immigration law. We look forward to enhancing the capacity of our services and practice area depth to best serve our clients.”

Mr. Coughlin said, “Davis Malm’s Business and Employment lawyers are among the most experienced, effective, and client-centered in New England.  I am delighted to be working with such an experienced team and look forward to further building on the caliber of services the firm offers.”

About Davis, Malm & D’Agostine, P.C.

Founded in 1979, Davis Malm is a premier mid-sized, full-service New England firm. The firm provides sophisticated, cost-effective legal representation to local, national, and international public and private businesses, institutions, and individuals in a wide spectrum of industries. The attorneys at the firm practice at the top level of the profession and deliver successful results to clients through direct partner involvement, responsive client service, and practical and creative problem solving. Davis Malm is the member firm for the International Lawyers Network representing Massachusetts and northern New England.