Lightman Law Firm Founder, Douglas Lightman, Contributed to Recent Immigration Article for Gigaom.com

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Lightman Founder Contributes To Gigaom Immigration Discussion

Lightman Law Firm founder and principal attorney, Douglas Lightman, recently contributed to the Gigaom.com article, “Can Facebook help immigrants prove their presence in the US?”

Mr. Lightman commented on the type of documents that immigrants can (and should) provide during the deferred action application process. These documents (as well as social media) are meant to prove their presence in the U.S. as of January 1st, 2010 en route to deferred action.

For more information on deferred action, contact Lightman Law Firm at (212) 643-0985 or submit a consultation request online.

Lightman Law Firm was recently honored as New York’s 2014 Immigration Law Firm of the Year by Acquisition International. Additionally, founding attorney, Douglas Lightman, was named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers.com. Lightman Law Firm also carries a 4.9 rating on Google Reviews.

Douglas Lightman

Douglas Lightman is the visionary founder and principal attorney at Lightman Law Firm, an award‑winning New York immigration boutique. A seasoned U.S.-trained lawyer (Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 2004), he brings deep expertise in immigration law and international cross-border matters, honed during a prior career in international tax consulting and compliance. Born into a family deeply connected to immigration—his parents were immigrants and his grandparents helped settle displaced people after World War II—Douglas has a personal connection to each of his client stories. His firm and his work have been recognized by Super Lawyers, AILA, America's Top 50 Immigration Lawyer, and other distinguished organizations. He’s also been featured in Daily Mail, Y Combinator, America Josh, Avvo, & Miami Law.