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David is a Director at Fragomen’s Frankfurt office, where he oversees the firm’s U.S. Consular Practice. He advises multinational corporations, startups and individual clients on a broad range of U.S. immigration and consular matters, with a particular focus on strategic workforce planning, immigration compliance and the development of tailored immigration and mobility strategies.
Drawing on his extensive experience in U.S. immigration and nationality law, David works closely with corporate leadership, human resources and global mobility teams to navigate evolving U.S. immigration policies, anticipate regulatory challenges and develop strategies that support business objectives and international workforce needs. His practice encompasses complex visa and consular matters, as well as employment-based and family-based immigration. He also advises individual clients on immigration options and develops practical solutions tailored to their circumstances.
Prior to relocating to Frankfurt, David worked at Fragomen’s Boston office, where he practiced U.S. federal immigration and nationality law. He represented a diverse range of clients, from emerging businesses and startups to large multinational corporations and individuals, on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters.
During law school, David served as a student attorney in the Federal Appeals Clinic and as a Senior Note Editor of the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review.
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D., 2015
- Trinity College, B.A., 2011
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Admissions
Bar Admissions: Massachusetts
Professional accomplishments
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “Navigating U.S. Business Immigration: Trends, Challenges, and Best Practices.” American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany, 1 October 2026.
Speaker, “Traveling to the U.S. in the TRUMP ERA.” 13. Frankfurter Syndikusanwaltstag 2026, Frankfurt, Germany, 22 April 2026.
Speaker, “Global Entry.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 13 February 2026.
Speaker, “Overview of US Immigration Law.” Goethe University, Faculty of Law, 2 December 2025.
Co-author, “Travel under Trump.” Labor Law Magazine, 11 September 2025.
Speaker, “Deployment of employees and visa regulations USA.” IHK Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany, 27 March 2025.
Speaker, “Employment Options and Business Travel to the United States.” American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany, 8 December 2023.
Co-author, “In the Fast Lane: Obtaining an Expedited Green Card for the Spouse or Children of a US citizen Living Abroad.” Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel's Labor Law Magazine, 21 August 2023.
Co-author, “Visa Wait Times: The Major Hurdles for Travelers to the United States.” Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel's Labor Law Magazine, 8 December 2022.
Speaker, “Recent Developments in United States Immigration Policies.” American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany, 5 June 2019.
Co-author, “Employment-Based Immigration And Trump: What To Expect.” Law360, 13 January 2017.
Faculty Presenter, “Practitioner’s Guide to Navigating L-1 Intracompany Transferees.” Webinar, Lawline.com, 7 November 2016.
Co-author, “A Brief Window: Border Security Fee Sunset Won’t Last.” Law360, 20 November 2015.
David’s insights
February 13, 2026 | Video
September 12, 2025 | Media mentions
August 13, 2025 | Blog post
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