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About David
Biography
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
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
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Location
Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP.
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 620, New York, NY, 10168
Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP
50 Fountain Plaza, Suite 1400, Buffalo, NY, 14202
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Patricia | August 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Amazing Attorney!!!
If your are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorney, David is exactly that person! Recently David assisted me with my husband's case and few years ago he also helped my family with my siblings case. Both ended in success! During both, David demonstrated amazing communication ...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2021 | Immigration
What a humble attorney of integrity.
I so wish David was my attorney for my green card application. Mine was great and I got the green card successfully, but a short conversation with David regarding some of my post-green card concerns and questions made me believe he’s an incredibly informed competent immigration attorney. I’ll definit...
Posted by Kelsey | March 15, 2016 | Immigration
knowledgeable, humanitarian, ethical
I was trying to get some legal advice regarding immigration and reached out to several people. David was kind enough to reach out to me and was very knowledgeable and ethical. He gave me peace of mind over my situation. I highly recommend this firm simply based on Mr. David Gottfried's altruism.
Posted by Harsha | January 13, 2015 | Immigration
Excellent Immigration Attorney
David has been of great help in getting my US residency permit (green card), after retirement from an international organization. The process was flawlessly handled by him & I received the green card in a very short time. David has been really kind, courteous, knowledgeable & efficient, throughout....
David Michael Gottfried's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is very knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP.
2011 - 2013
Associate Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Jonathan D. Mandell
Associations
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2009
Suny Buffalo
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
State University of New York, Farmingdale State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
Daily Newscast NPR
President Trump's executive order suspending work and family-based visas
2017
Thursday night news
Trump Travel Ban
2017
Thursday Night News
US Visa Applicants Must Supply Social Media Handles
2017
Gervois News
David Gottfried is the Face of America
2017
2017 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law
From Diplomacy to Residency: Diplomatic Visa Holders Changing Status From NIV to LPR
2014
OPT and Post OPT
Immigration Options Post OPT
Publications
2017
American Immigration Lawyers Association
The Diplomatic Visas Handbook (update)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can i add myself again an aged out child after being removed during covid-19?
25 Apr 2024
Q&A
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
Q&A
Green card ?
29 Apr 2024