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4.9 /5.0
39 Client Reviews
David Katona practices exclusively in the area of immigration law. He has extensive experience with all types of immigration matters, including business, family and removal/deportation matters as well as administrative and federal appeals. Mr. Katona is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), chairing and serving on several committees, including the District Director Liaison, Customs and Border Protection, and Corporate Practice Committees . He regularly speaks publicly and writes articles on various immigration topics.
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26 years
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State: New York
Acquired: 2001
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17 State Street, Floor 40, New York, NY, 10004
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Posted by Mateen | March 19, 2024
Best advise and service
I have been through with many lawyers but I found David informative, experienced and honest. I booked 30 min session and he was able to give me answers to all my questions (i had many questions) without looking at the allocated time. He was able to share his screen and show law related to my case and...
Posted by Daniel | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable, responsive, professional, effective
Mr. David G. Katona and his team assisted me with H1B and Green Card EB3 cases. I cannot thank Mr. Katona enough for all his work on my cases and for providing all the consultations, advice, and wisdom. The firm is super transparent about the pricing. They charge fixed fees, and the prices are very r...
Posted by Kyle | February 04, 2021 | Immigration
Highly Competent, Prompt, Attentive & Personable Immigration Attorney
David is one of the best immigration attorneys out there. He answered all my questions about H1-B, EB-3 & EB-2 promptly and gave me useful recommendations on my situation. I can tell that he is very knowledgeable in the immigration field and he gives you confidence regardless of how difficult or comp...
Posted by Becky | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A truly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated lawyer you don't want to miss
I am so fortunate to have David as my lawyer, under such a special period for all the immigrants. David is truly amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, attentive and patient. He cares about your case and has great compassion for the applicants. He replies e-mails and phones promptly,...
Posted by Alper | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very knowledgeable and professional
Before I decided to hire David as my immigration attorney, I made thorough research online and I can say that I don't regret a second that I made the right choice to choose him to represent me as my immigration attorney to apply for my green card. From day one, he was very helpful and patient. I aske...
"I endorse this lawyer. He's thorough, knowledgeable, responsive, professional, practical and helpful; a true professional."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. We have worked together many times. David is the consummate professional -- always articulate, well prepared and current in his information. Jules Halpern, Esq."
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2022
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top Immigration Attorney in New York, NY, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer - Business Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005 - Present
Owner/Sole Member, Katona & Associates PLLC (previously Katona & Mir LLP)
2004 - 2005
Sr. Associate Attorney, Hodgson Russ
2000 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Susie Kim & Associates PC
2011 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)Chair
2011 - 2014
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationChair, Customs & Border Protection Committee
2010 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)Vice Chair
2009 - 2010
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTreasurer
2008 - 2010
American Immigration CouncilNY Ambassador
2008 - 2009
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationCo-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee
2000
JD
2000
MA - Masters
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
2011
Local Government Rountable
2010
Bridge the Gap - Immigration Basics (May 15, 2010)
2010
Immigration
2010
How To Launch Your Own Immigration Practice
2008
2008
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