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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Posted by Noemy D’Urso | July 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Very professional and well knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Mr: Katona, is an excellent and very professional immigration lawyer. He was recommended to me after my well known lawyer failed me on my sister’s case and she was deigned after 10 years waiting. Mr Katona took her case. Not just he won’t the case but my sister was able to bring her son as well with ...
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 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 | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent
David and his staff are excellent. They guided us through L-Visa, and Green Card, and ensured my children could transfer from another visa onto my green card. They always knew the details of our case — even though I imagine they have hundreds of clients they made me feel like I was the only one. Th...
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...
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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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