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 gabriel | August 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The best i ever found

David is a great lawyer. i've been working with him for years and every time i have a new demand for immigration services, he is my safe bet. He is also very responsive, so you don't get ghosted in the process. I really recommend him.

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...easonable. The firm filed many of my documents and has never made any mistakes. All their staff is very detailed oriented and knowledgeable. I was always informed about the status of my case. They were always available to answer any questions and explain things via email or phone. Mr. Katona changed my life! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Posted by Kyle | February 04, 2021 | Immigration

Highly Competent, Prompt, Attentive & Personable Immigration Attorney

David is one of the best immigration attorneys out there. He answered all my questions about H1-B, EB-3 & EB-2 promptly and gave me useful recommendations on my situation. I can tell that he is very knowledgeable in the immigration field and he gives you confidence regardless of how difficult or comp...licated a case may be. That's reassuring and I believe that's what everyone wants in their attorney. An immigration attorney who is composed and well-versed in what he does.

Posted by Alper | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Very knowledgeable and professional

Before I decided to hire David as my immigration attorney, I made thorough research online and I can say that I don't regret a second that I made the right choice to choose him to represent me as my immigration attorney to apply for my green card. From day one, he was very helpful and patient. I aske...d him lots of questions during the application process and he provided me always great advice. I am definitely recommending David to every person who needs legal advice. He was very helpful.

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...ey respond promptly, listen carefully, lay out all options for you and support you with the utmost professionalism and care.

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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 - Business Immigration, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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