About David C
David C Franklin built an academic foundation that spans the sciences and the law. He earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Millsaps College before turning to legal studies at Seattle University School of Law. He later completed an LL.M. in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center, a credential that shaped his professional direction.
After law school and his advanced tax training, Franklin joined Ernst & Young, LLP in San Jose, California. He worked in the firm’s International Tax Consulting Group, where he advised on cross-border tax matters and compliance for multinational clients. The role exposed him to the complexities of international tax rules and the practical challenges that companies face when operating in multiple jurisdictions.
In 2004 Franklin established his own practice, listed as the Law Office of David C. Franklin, PLLC. That step moved him from large-firm consulting into a solo and small-firm environment. In private practice he took on matters for businesses and individuals, drawing on his tax training and his experience handling international issues at Ernst & Young.
Franklin is licensed to practice in North Carolina. His background combines technical training in chemistry, broad legal education, and specialized graduate study in taxation. That mix informs how he approaches client work — methodical on the technical points, attentive to the regulatory landscape, and pragmatic about resolving disputes or planning transactions.
He maintains an office under the name David C Franklin Law. He continues to advise clients on tax issues, including federal and state tax questions and international tax matters. He practices tax law and related matters.
