About David Michael
David Michael Gottfried earned his law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo, taking his J.D. in 2009. He arrived in law school after earlier studies and left with a credential that steered him toward practice in New York. The academic record set the foundation for a career spent practicing under New York law.
Soon after finishing law school, he began working in immigration law circles. His professional practice developed in the context of New York’s immigration courts and federal agencies. Over time he built steady experience advising clients on immigration options and procedural matters that affect residency and status.
He joined the American Immigration Lawyers Association in 2008 and has maintained membership since then. That professional affiliation has connected him to ongoing developments in immigration policy and procedure. It also placed him in a network of attorneys who handle asylum, removal defense, family petitions and other immigration areas, which has informed his approach to cases he accepts.
Gottfried practices through the firm Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP. At the firm he works on cases that arise under federal immigration law and represents clients before government agencies and in court where appropriate. His work involves case preparation, filing petitions and appearing at hearings. Colleagues and clients describe him as methodical and practical in his courtroom and administrative work.
Outside formal practice, he has kept active in professional circles and continues to follow legislative and regulatory changes that affect immigrant communities. He has not been publicly noted for academic posts or bar leadership positions. Instead, he has concentrated on day-to-day legal work and professional association participation.
He remains licensed to practice in New York and conducts his legal work through Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP. He currently focuses his practice on immigration law matters at Gottfried & Gottfried, LLP.
