Atty. David H. Jacobson

Atty. David H. Jacobson

Mr. Jacobson focuses his practice on employment-based immigration matters for corporate clients in various industries, including financial services, media, information technology, and market research/advertising.He advises his clients on strategies and procedures to obtain work visas and permanent residence status for their employees and potential employees.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About David H. Jacobson at a glance

David H. Jacobson is a immigration attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Harris Beach Murtha. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (1995). Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Jacobson focuses his practice on employment-based immigration matters for corporate clients in various industries, including financial services, media, information technology, and market research/advertising.He advises his clients on strategies and procedures to obtain work visas and permanent residence status for their employees and potential employees
  • He prepares all forms of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions including B-1/B-2, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-3, J-1, L-1A/L-1B, O-1, P-1 (for athletes and entertainers), TN, EB-1 (all types), EB-2 (including exceptional ability), EB-3 petitions, and PERM applications
  • Mr. Jacobson provides advice regarding I-9 employment compliance issues and other administrative types of employment immigration matters, such as LCA file preparation and maintenance
  • Mr. Jacobson also handles matters for individual clients involving family based immigration issues such as I-130 based immigrant petitions, permanent residence interviews and U.S. naturalization applications
  • Mr. Jacobson has written published commentary regarding the field of business immigration law, has appeared at numerous industry conferences and has served as a member of the American Immigration Lawyer Association’s Department of Labor Liaison Committee

Practice Areas Explained

David H. Jacobson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David H. Jacobson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David H. Jacobson

Where is David H. Jacobson's law office located?
David H. Jacobson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Harris Beach Murtha. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David H. Jacobson handle?
David H. Jacobson focuses on immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David H. Jacobson practiced law?
David H. Jacobson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did David H. Jacobson go to law school?
David H. Jacobson earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact David H. Jacobson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David H. Jacobson received?
David H. Jacobson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
Admitted: 1995

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