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David is a graduate of the State University of New York at Farmingdale and obtained his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School. Before joining Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP, David worked for a small personal injury firm on Long Island as a trial attorney. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York.
Presentations / Conferences
David spoke at the 2022 American Immigration Lawyers Association Rome District Council convention, on the topic of: Diplomatic Visas.
David spoke at the 2017 American Immigration Lawyers Association National convention in New Orleans, on the topic of: From Diplomacy to Residency: Diplomatic Visa Holders Changing Status from NIV to LPR.
David is a also a frequent speaker on a wide range of immigration law topics. He is an active participant and speaker on United Nations and G-4 issues and at local area colleges, including Baruch College, and CUNY Brooklyn.
Professional Associations
Member American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2008.
Selected to 2018 - 2022 New York Metro Rising Stars Being selected to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, David Gottfried has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.
Areas of Practice
All areas of immigration and naturalization, family immigration law, and business immigration. David has successfully represented numerous O-1 and E-11 first preference extraordinary ability individuals in the sciences, arts and sports. Working with married couples to obtain their green card is the best.
Education
B.S. State University of New York at Farmingdale
Juris Doctor State University of New York at Buffalo
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Acquired: 2011
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122 East 42nd Street, Suite 620, New York, NY, 10168
50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1400, Buffalo, NY, 14202
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Delaware County Jew | November 5, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I spoke with him shortly and he was more straight talking and more trustworthy than any of the lawyers in NYC and Buffalo I spoke with who just kept information from me were all about scaring me and didn’t give information selectively or talked in legalese that could not understand. Thanks you David!...
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
In life, seldom would one find an expert who would immediately give out the needed advice without the conditions of support first being discussed and established. It is even more rare that the expert you run to carries and lives up to a surname that connotes perfection and good nature. Atty David Got...
Posted by Tarisai | July 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
David is a great lawyer and an amazing human being . David helped us with our Cr1 visa from start to finish . He is very organized and straightforward which is exactly what's needed when dealing with the immigration process .We were tight on finances but David is very kind .understanding . He also...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This attorney is completely crazy!! Please avoid at all costs as I believe he is having some sort of breakdown. He is alleging incomplete payment of fees but refuses to show me evidence of such. He screamed at me that "he doesn't care..he doesn't care..." when i calmly explained that he needs to prov...
Posted by Swapnil | October 28, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Quick and Straight forward answers, provided all the necessary information, Thanks
"David is a very knowledgeable and thorough attorney. He is a great resource and great referral source if you need a responsible immigration attorney who will work hard for your client to get the best results."
"David is a Go-To Guy on all immigration matters regarding United Nations and G-4 issues. A strong attorney with careful attention to detail!"
"I know David Gottfried as a hardworking and very serious professional. His experience in the immigration field is not extensive but is solid. However, David Gottfried’s profile speaks for itself. You can Google his name and you will see how many recommendations he got, simply he has become an expert in his field and he can undoubtedly get my full recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer. David is an exceptionally gifted Immigration Attorney. He always treats my clients with the utmost care and skill."
"Mr. Gottfried is a highly capable attorney committed to providing his clients with experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
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2023
Super Lawyer, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2022
Rising Star, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Rising Star, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Rising Star, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, New York Metro Super Lawyers Magazine
2014 - Present
Partner, Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP.
2011 - 2013
Associate Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Jonathan D. Mandell
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2021
President Trump's executive order suspending work and family-based visas
2017
2017
2017
2017
From Diplomacy to Residency: Diplomatic Visa Holders Changing Status From NIV to LPR
2014
Immigration Options Post OPT
2017
English
Legal Answers
Can i add myself again an aged out child after being removed during covid-19?
25 Apr 2024
I messed up and haven’t renewed my EAD in a long time and have been working. Im on i589 and interview next year. Please advice
26 Apr 2024
Green card ?
29 Apr 2024