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Dustin Michael Saldarriaga
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Biography
Dustin Saldarriaga is an immigration lawyer with extensive experience as a government attorney at both the national and local levels, including as a federal litigator. A graduate of Harvard Law School and Harvard College, Dustin was a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of the prestigious Skadden Fellowship, through which he represented immigrant youth seeking protection in the U.S.
As a Trial Attorney at the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Solicitor, Dustin litigated matters arising under various federal employment laws. As the lead attorney on cases stemming from the Immigration and Naturalization Act, Dustin recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid wages for workers, including H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa holders. Dustin also co-led litigation against the largest non-chain photo and video store in the U.S. in a significant employment discrimination matter that resulted in the payment of over $3 million in back wages and other monetary relief to more than 1,300 class members.
As Associate Counsel at the New York City Mayor’s Office, Dustin served as a key legal liaison between City Hall and the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, a role in which he advised on a variety of matters that impact immigrant New Yorkers. Dustin also counseled the Mayor and his staff on a broad portfolio of legal and administrative matters, including oversight and investigation hearings, regulatory compliance, ethics, and information privacy.
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 14 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Scott Legal, P.C.
2 Park Avenue, Floor 20, New York, NY, 10016
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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
TN-1 Success
Dustin prepared my case and paperwork for my TN-1 Visa in the Management Consultant category. Dustin is amazing and put together a perfect package that had no questions. When I had questions about the process, he was quick to assist and laid out all potentials questions and nuances of the application...
Posted by Suzanne | May 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Professional, Compassionate and Reliable Lawyer
I am really happy to work with Dustin with my E2 immigration application. Although the immigration case seemed pretty straightforward, it was really reassuring to have Dustin guide me through the application process and work with me on the business plan. He was attentive to all of my questions and ...
Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
tn visa for canadian consultant
Dustin was amazing, I was so nervous as I know tn visa for consultant is most scrutinized. but his letter was so good and detailed the officer didn't even ask me a single question and gave me the visa. i was shocked! even my client who signed the letter said it was so well written!
Posted by Pascal | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E2 Visa
Dustin prepared for me the renewal process of my E2 visa. He was very helpful, professional and efficient. He also prepared me for the interview at the consulate, to avoid any surprises. The whole process went very smooth and my visa got approved. I will definitely continue working with Dustin and Sc...
Posted by Tomas | November 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
TOP! Thoughtful, measured, knowledgeable professional!
Dustin helped me with my E-2 petition. He was professional at all times and guided me through the whole process. When I asked any question, he responded very quickly, sometimes in just minutes. He was very patient even when I asked very rudimentary questions he must be dealing with every day. H...
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Experience
Honors
2011
Skadden Fellowship, Skadden Foundation
2006
Fulbright Scholarship, Fulbright Association
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate, Scott Legal, PC
1900 - Present
Associate, Scott Legal, P.C.
2018 - 2020
Associate Counsel, New York City Mayor's Office
2013 - 2017
Trial Attorney, U.S. Department Of Labor, Office Of The Solicitor
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Community Legal Services & Counseling Center
Associations
2014 - 2016
American Bar AssociationFellow
Sample of Legal Cases
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs v. B&H Foto & Electronics Corp., 2016-OFC-00004 (U.S. DOL OALJ)
Settlement resulted in the payment of $3,220,000 in back wages and other monetary relief to more than 1,300 affected class members.
Perez v. A.C.E. Restaurant Group, Inc., et al, 1:15-cv-07149-JHR-AMD, (D.N.J.)
Perez v. Kevin Corriveau Painting, Inc., et al, 1:12-cv-00356-PB, (D.N.H.)
Settlement required employer to pay $500,000 in back pay, punitive and compensatory damages, and penalties.
Education
2011
Harvard Law School
JD
2006
Harvard University
AB
2006
Harvard College
Languages
English
Spanish