David G. Katona

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David G. Katona

4.9
39 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration

17 State Street, Floor 40, New York, NY

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Specializing in all types of complex and simple business and family immigration matters. Attorney regularly lectures and writes articles on immigration related topics.

26 years

100%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Katona & Associates PLLC

17 State Street, Floor 40, New York, NY, 10004

katonalawfirm.com

Online Presence

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David G. Katona's Reviews

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Posted by Marta | February 16, 2015 | Immigration

The best attorney I ever dealt with!

Attorney Katona has been sent to me from heaven! Before I spoke to him I have consulted with close to 10 lawyers, including the most prestigious, representing celebrities and such & they were giving conflicting information, not giving straight answers and actually mislead me & I have almost lost my o...pportiunity for a GC. Luckily I just had a consultation with attorney Katona and he gave me the straight answer, print out the documents for free ( for which others charged me or wanted to charge $1,000! ).Not only super professional, knowledgeble & friendly but a man with a good heart & very ethical. Thank you attorney Katona so much, I will always recommend you to anybody who asks ( or not ;) ) Can't recommend highly enough.

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. ...I have appreciated his professionalism and patience; David was very good in understanding what exact reasons would help USCIS understand my case. My application was challenging and his expert advice helped me accomplish my goal. I highly recommend David Katona as an immigration lawyer, I’m so thankful to him for his amazing job.

Posted by Orlaith | June 27, 2014 | Immigration

Highly Recommend

David is my immigration lawyer. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, reliable and a really good guy. As his client, he made me feel very well looked after and was a wonderful support throughout my immigration process. He is top notch!

Posted by MUHAMMAD | June 01, 2014 | Immigration

STRAIGHTFORWARD PERSON

I have met tens of lawyers with reference to immigration problems for myself and my big family, since I came to United States in 2009. I had extremely bad experiences with other lawyers regarding non-clarity of their fees and inappropriate advises. Since I visited Mr.David Katona I am so much satisfi...ed with his fees and advises that I do not even think of consulting another attorney. He is very straightforward and advises you the best course of action. He is very honest, highly knowledgeable, devoted to his work, highly capable of handling immigration matters in perfect manner and a man of intelligent approach. I have never met a better lawyer in my whole life of 52 years. I would highly recommend Mr.David Katona to all who are seeking help in immigration matters with the belief that he will give you the best advice possible in your problem.

Posted by Alicia | March 12, 2014

Great Lawyer

Mr. Katona is a very professional attorney who seem to take great pride in doing an excellent job as a professional and in communication with his clients. He submitted petitions for myself and my husband, he listened to us and completed each petition successfully . I would recommend him as a lawyer... and a person to anyone.

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David G. Katona's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Rahimi

Immigration lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Molly Full

Unknown lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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T. Devorsetz

Immigration lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He's thorough, knowledgeable, responsive, professional, practical and helpful; a true professional."

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Jules Halpern

Immigration lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Corey Shapiro

Family lawyer

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Judy Chang

Immigration lawyer

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T. Devorsetz

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - 2012

American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)

Chair

2011 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Chair, Customs & Border Protection Committee

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (NY Chapter)

Vice Chair

2009 - 2010

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Treasurer

2008 - 2010

American Immigration Council

NY Ambassador

2008 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Co-Chair, Corporate Practice Committee

Education

2000

American University, Washington College of Law

JD

2000

American University's School of International Service

MA - Masters

1997

Wake Forest University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Aktina FM 91.5 Radio Show

2011

AILA Winter Conference

Local Government Rountable

2010

Immigration Basics

Bridge the Gap - Immigration Basics (May 15, 2010)

2010

Family-Based Immigration for New Practitioners

Immigration

2010

AILA Annual Conference

How To Launch Your Own Immigration Practice

Publications

2008

Applying for an Employment-Based Green Card: What You Need to Know Employment-Based Green Cards in Three Steps

2008

Inside the Minds: Working with Government Agencies in Immigration Law (Aspatore Books, Thompson Reuters) Understanding Modern Immigration Policies, Laws and Attorney Practices

Languages

Spanish

Hungarian

Portuguese

Activity

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