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 NiRmalla Ramkissoon | May 10, 2024
Trustworthy and empathetic
After numerous meetings with different attorneys; trying to find a decent , reliable and knowledgeable a lawyer finally I called David’s office and was able to get an appt within 2 days.He was amazing and very informative. I wouldn’t trust or put my family lives in anyone else’s hands beside Davi...
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 Martina | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Email I sent to Katona says it All!
I am at a lost for words. My hands were literally shaking as I opened your email this morning. Over a decade of battling and my nightmare has finally come to an end. I am sure you can imagine how much this means to me. Truly life changing! The opportunities are endless. I'm so glad I listened to my ...
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...
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...
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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."
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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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