James A. Briden

James A. Briden is a partner at Coogan Smith, LLP in Attleboro, Massachusetts. He has a general counsel background and concentrates his practice in business and corporate law, family-based and employment-based immigration, real estate, estate planning, probate, and municipal law. Mr. Briden advises individuals, families, businesses, employers, institutions, and organizations on legal matters that require practical planning, careful documentation, and clear guidance.

Mr. Briden earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1989. He also received his B.A. from Boston College in 1985 and is a graduate of Moses Brown School. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, business counseling, advocacy, and problem solving. This training supports his ability to guide clients through immigration matters, corporate issues, real estate transactions, estate planning concerns, and municipal legal questions.

Mr. Briden has worked with a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, professional athletes, small businesses, international shipping companies, manufacturers, credit unions, colleges and universities, hospitals, and multinational corporations. His immigration work includes family-based cases, marriage cases, fiancé petitions, filings for children, parents, and siblings, employment-based immigration, PERM labor certification, nonimmigrant petitions, green card matters, and naturalization cases.

James A. Briden is admitted in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, as well as before the United States District Courts for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Bar Associations and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He previously served as Mayor of East Providence and as City Solicitor of East Providence and Central Falls. Through his legal practice and public service, Mr. Briden provides experienced guidance for clients facing immigration, business, real estate, estate, and municipal law matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Coogan Smith, LLP
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Associations

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Rhode Island

Education

• University of Arizona College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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