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Michael Cataliotti

4.3
34 reviews
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Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 14 years

Immigration Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Entertainment

77 Water Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY

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Practice Areas

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Immigration 50%

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Business 20%

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Corporate and Incorporation 20%

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Entertainment 10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Cataliotti Law P.C.

77 Water Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

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Michael Cataliotti's Reviews

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5 stars 27 4 stars 1
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2 stars 0
1 star 5
Practice Areas
Immigration (25) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Business (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (16) Professionalism (14) Responsiveness (14) Practice Area Knowledge (13) Recommendation (12) Communication Style (11) Advocacy (8) Character & Conduct (8) General Knowledge (7) Cost of Services (4) Compassion (3) Staff & Support (2) Punctuality (1) Trustworthiness (1)

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Taras | July 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great experience working with Michael on EB-2 NIW

Michael helped me with my EB-2 NIW petition. The process was very easy and smooth, and what I appreciated the most is how responsive he was. He’d reply to my emails within a couple hours, whether it was regarding the case itself or my general questions about the immigration news. Michael was very cle...ar about every step of the process. When I was choosing a lawyer to work with I talked to the popular EB-2 NIW lawyers too, but none of them made an impression of people who would treat my case with an individual approach. I’d recommend Michael to anyone who’s looking for an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Daniel | May 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent guidance through my O-1 and EB-1A petitions

I had a very positive experience working with Michael on my O-1 petition and EB-1A petition. Immigration petitions at this level involve a lot of nuance, documentation, and strategy, and Michael helped guide me through the process with professionalism and care. He prepared the petitions, was open to ...my input and revisions, and was available for calls when we needed to discuss important details. He also helped with practical logistics, including mailing documents when needed. Overall, I found him friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive, and I’m grateful for his help during a complicated and important process.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Approved EB-1A for a non-standard case — grateful for Michael’s exceptional work

I worked with Michael Cataliotti on my EB-1A petition — a complex and non-standard case that involved two overlapping professional fields. Many lawyers may have considered such a profile difficult to fit within the EB-1A criteria, but Michael approached it with deep understanding, strategic thinking,... and complete confidence. He carefully positioned both professions as interconnected and essential to my extraordinary ability case. When we received a Request for Evidence (RFE), his response was detailed, well-structured, and compelling. He clearly articulated how my career, though multifaceted, was consistent and met the legal standards. We didn’t opt for premium processing, so the process took about a year and a half from start to approval. Michael remained responsive and thoughtful throughout the entire time — always keeping me informed, never rushing, and making sure everything was done thoroughly and professionally. In the end, my case was approved — without premium processing and with a challenging profile. I’m grateful for Michael’s expertise and highly recommend him, especially to those with unconventional backgrounds or complex cases.

Posted by Victor | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Successful EB-2 NIW

I had a positive experience working with Michael on my EB-2 NIW case. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to my case. The process was complex, but Michael was consistently available to guide me, address my concerns, and ensure that everythi...ng stayed on track. His reliability and strong communication were invaluable throughout the process. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled immigration lawyer.

Posted by Luisk | October 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Cataliotti the best

Sin duda el mejor abogado la mejor persona el mejor ser humano me ayudó con mi proceso de visa y desde el principio estuvo muy atento me colaboró en cada cosa que necesite siempre había una buena respuesta una hermosa actitud y viviré agradecido pues el proceso que llevaba lo logró solucionar en tiem...po récord siempre agradecido de haber contratado sus servicios Michael cataliotti y su equipo sin duda alguna son los mejores

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

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Associations

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2012 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section

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Education

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St. John's University School of Law

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