David Hirson

David Hirson is the Managing Partner at the Law Offices of David Hirson & Partners, LLP, a firm he founded that specializes in immigration law, particularly in business and investment immigration. With over 40 years of experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the field, focusing significantly on the EB-5 investment immigration program.23

Professional Background

• Education: David graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1967 with a law degree.3
• Career Highlights:
  • He has been involved with EB-5 cases since the inception of the law in 1990 and was present during its legislative discussions in the U.S. Senate.2
  • He previously co-managed Fragomen’s Irvine office and directed Consular Practice, facilitating visa applications at U.S. consulates worldwide.3
  • David is certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California since 1990.23

Areas of Expertise

David's practice encompasses:

• Business Immigration: Assisting companies with compliance and case processing related to immigration.
• Family Immigration: Handling cases for families seeking to obtain visas or green cards.
• EB-5 Visa Applications: Advising on regional center applications and filing for individual investors.23

Professional Affiliations

David has held various leadership roles, including:

• Past Chair of the State Bar of California's International Law Section.
• Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where he has chaired committees focused on investor visas and liaison work with immigration services.3

Recognition

He has been recognized by several organizations for his contributions to immigration law, including listings in "Super Lawyers" and "America’s Best Lawyers".3

David Hirson continues to lead his firm from offices located in Costa Mesa and Seattle, providing comprehensive immigration services to clients both nationally and internationally.14