Notary
Dr. David Siegel, LL.M. (Stanford)
Since October 2025, I have been appointed as a Civil Law Notary in Landstuhl by the Minister of Justice of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate. After gaining professional experience in various locations in Germany, the US, China and other countries, I am delighted to welcome you as a client to my notary office here in my home region, the Western Palatinate.
Notarizations and certifications can be conducted in English and other languages, such as Spanish, French, and Chinese (Mandarin), upon request.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
| Civil Law Notary in Landstuhl since October 1st, 2025 | |
| Civil Law Notary candidate with assignments in Landstuhl, Berlin, Speyer, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, and Schifferstadt | |
| German Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer) in Berlin (Member of Directorate & Officer in IT-Division) | |
| German Central Register of Wills & Central Register of Lasting Powers of Attorney in Berlin (Director) | |
| Dr. iur. (PhD in law), University of Regensburg School of Law (summa cum laude) | |
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Master of Laws (LL.M.) in 'Law, Science & Technology', Stanford University, California, USA (Class of 2024) - Stanford Law School (SLS) and Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) |
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| Legal clerkship in Baden-Württemberg with posts in Heidelberg, Hamburg and at the German Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe (equiv. to US Supreme Court) - Second State Exam in Law (equiv. to Bar Exam) | |
| Law studies at Heidelberg (Germany), Valparaíso (Chile) and Beijing (PR China) with stays abroad in New York City (USA), Singapore, and Montréal (CN) - First State Exam in Law (equiv. to JD) | |
| School attendance in Germany (Enkenbach, Kaiserslautern) and USA (Fowler, Kansas), Baccalaureate in Kaiserslautern |
Official Languages
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
Foreign law
Having lived and studied at one of the top law schools in the United States, I am familiar with the American legal system and its differences from German law.
We understand that German legal procedures – especially when it comes to buying property, forming a company, or dealing with inheritance or probate matters – can feel complex and overwhelming if you are not used to them.
Our team will guide you through every step, explain what to expect in clear English, and make sure that your transaction is legally secure and as smooth as possible.
I am happy to notarize and certify documents for you in English and Spanish.
Upon prior arrangement, certifications (Beglaubigungen) can also be carried out in other languages, such as French, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese (Mandarin).