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Justin Coffey

Justin Coffey

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Immigration

Career

Justin guides employers through the complexities of U.S. immigration law, helping them build and manage programs that align with their talent and business goals. Based in Raleigh, he focuses on business immigration matters for domestic and multinational companies across a wide range of industries.

Justin represents employers in developing visa strategies that support recruiting and operational needs. He advises on temporary and permanent visa options and works closely with clients in technology, manufacturing, logistics, finance, higher education, and hospitality. Justin counsels clients on how to navigate evolving immigration requirements, balancing compliance with the demands of growth and workforce mobility. He builds long-term relationships with employers, providing steady guidance to help them move key talent efficiently and lawfully.

His practice covers a broad range of immigration compliance issues, including I-9 audits, E-Verify processes, H-1B wage and hour matters, and the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Justin regularly conducts compliance training for employers, preparing them to respond to regulatory changes and maintain strong, lawful immigration programs.

With more than 15 years in business immigration, Justin understands the unique challenges different industries face in securing and managing global talent. He continues to serve as a trusted advisor to employers looking to align their immigration strategies with their broader operational goals.

Professional Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Education

New York Law School

J.D., cum laude

2005

Awards

Employment Law - Management

The Best Lawyers in America

2026

Labor and Employment - Immigration

The Legal 500

2015

Key sectors

EducationIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)Leisure and Hospitality

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Immigration - North Carolina

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Individual Editorial

Justin Coffey serves as co-chair of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete immigration practice and specializes in assisting corporate clients of all size with complex US immigration matters. He also has notable experience in guiding employers through visa processes and broader compliance requirements.

Strengths

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  • Justin Coffey is very responsive, proactive about legal change and gives solid advice and counsel.

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  • Justin is accessible, approachable and provides solutions that are easy for the business to understand.

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