David Jones
USA Guide 2024
Band 2 : Immigration
Band 2
About
Provided by David Jones
Practice Areas
Immigration
International Employment
Career
David Jones is the managing partner of the firm's Memphis office. He practices exclusively in the area of immigration and related employment and compliance matters.
He represents clients in complex matters relating to both immigration benefits and enforcement and in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, the Department of Justice and the Department of State, as well as in matters related to citizenship status discrimination and export control compliance under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).
David has extensive experience in assisting companies with hires or transfers of employees from outside of the U.S. in industries such as agriculture, banking and finance, chemicals, construction, energy, entertainment, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, insurance, logistics, manufacturing, mining, recycling, research, restaurant, retail and sports.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association
National Association of Foreign Student Advisors
NAFSA Trainer Corps
University of Memphis Academic Internship Advisory Board
Mid-South Latino Chamber of Commerce, Board Member and Chair, Education Outreach
Personal
J.D., 1999, University of Florida, Levin College of Law
B.A., 1995, magna cum laude, University of Memphis
Chambers Review
USA
David Jones is noted for his proficient handling of complex immigration matters brought before the DOL, the DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security. As well as assisting clients with business immigration and employment-related matters, he is also the managing partner of the Memphis office of Fisher Phillips.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"David Jones is a joy to work with and I always feel a sense of relief when I refer clients to him and his team."
"He is very responsive and insightful."
"David Jones is a joy to work with and I always feel a sense of relief when I refer clients to him and his team."
"He is very responsive and insightful."