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 Luyao Yin | October 21, 2017 | Immigration
Best Immigration Lawyer in NYC
Mr. Katona helped us well prepared our AOS interview, and gave us tons of recommendations. He's not only professional, but also very friendly and patient. He listened to our concerns, answered all our questions and eased our anxiety. He went to the interview with us and our case approved on the spot....
Posted by D.O.L | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Service - Green Card Approved!
David was an excellent lawyer to work with. He was very knowledgeable about immigration laws and put together a thorough package to submit to immigration. He was open, honest, and professional. He never over promised anything but had a confident and calm demeanor. I knew that my case was in good hand...
Posted by Eljona | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The best you can find in NYC
This review is long time due. After years of struggle from one lawyer to another i finally came across David profile on Avvo by searching on google. I remember my case was so messed up by my previous lawyer that all i needed was just another opinion ( i was desperate ). I called the office and David...
Posted by Martina | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Email I sent to Katona says it All!
I am at a lost for words. My hands were literally shaking as I opened your email this morning. Over a decade of battling and my nightmare has finally come to an end. I am sure you can imagine how much this means to me. Truly life changing! The opportunities are endless. I'm so glad I listened to my ...
Posted by Semhar Ghebrenegus Salvati | July 01, 2014 | Immigration
Professional, Reliable and Effective. The Best Lawyer I have worked with.
I’ve been working with David for the past year with the filing of my O1 visa. A friend who has been using Katona & Mirr LLP services has recommended me to him. David helped me in the transition of getting acquaintance with US law (I’m Italian) and supported me throughout the application process. ...
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"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 - Business Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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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