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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
No misconduct found
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17 State Street, Floor 40, New York, NY, 10004
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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
If you want an immigration lawyer with a heart, hire David
From the moment we walked in the door and met with David for our consultation we knew he was different from the rest: he had a heart. Immigration matters affect lives and you need someone who truly cares and shows that in their approach to legal representation. Even though we had met with “qualified”...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent lawyer
After quite a few bad experiences we finally found a very professional lawyer, who assisted us with our case with clarity. He explained all the options we had and all the steps we needed to take from the first day, during the consultation. He also responded to our emails immediately and the immigrati...
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 anonymous | August 27, 2015
Immigration
I was very pleased David Latona I email him and he responded quickly and we set the appointment up right away. Let see how it goes. I will be back with more reviews.
Posted by Stephanie | July 25, 2015 | Immigration
Responsible for 2 of our E2 visas
David Katona is a very knowledgeable lawyer who will listen and study your case carefully to ensure the best immigration route for you. Not only was he able to prepare and guide us on to obtaining two E-2 visas but he managed to favor our situation so much so that we got one 4 year visa and another 5...
"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."
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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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