Overall Rating
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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 anonymous | January 10, 2014 | Immigration
Exceptional outstanding immigration attorney.
My experience in dealing with David Katona was only the best. He was very precise and knowledgeable about my questions and gave good straight forward satisfying answers. He was very professional and courteous . I truly felt like some one was taking the time to listen to what I had to say unlike my ex...
Posted by Joe Turner | April 11, 2013
Highly recommended
David brings clarity amidst complexity. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Posted by K.S. | January 27, 2013 | Immigration
Excellent Attorney - Highly Recommended!
My immigration case involved a green card application. I have spent 2 weeks interviewing about 20 attorneys (including the top ranked attorneys on this site). After a 10 minute phone call with David Katona I knew that he will be the one to handle my case. He was able to quickly formulate a strategy ...
Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2012
Happy & Satisfied client
He is not only an excellent attorney, but also a true gentleman. I strongly recommend him. Just make an appointment with him and you'll see.
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2012 | Immigration
Excellant Attorney - highly recommended
I hired David to help me with immigration issues related to my wife and daughter. At each point I found David was able to break down complex matters and give clear mile makers of what the process would be. He was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to emails. He must have hundreds of cl...
"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, 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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