As Senior Associate at McMahon, Martine & Gallagher LLP managing the toxic torts department and overseeing the firms immigration needs. He has handled thousands of matters representing such clients as Eastern Refractories Company, AT&T, Cingular Wireless, The New York Stock Exchange, Jones Lang Lasalle, Abscope and Tishman Realty and Construction Company.
Originally from Birmingham, England, Gary graduated from the prestigious law school at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, with a honors degree in the Law of the European Union. He began his legal career in 1997, joining the legal department of Charles Schwab as a transactional lawyer, reviewing and revising an array of business transactions.
As a foreign national, Gary Healy made the decision to immigrate to the United States of America. Based upon his own personal experiences, he brings a unique and sympathetic insight and understanding to his clients' questions and concerns.
To date the firm has represented many well-known actors, musicians and dancers, as well as many large companies in a number of business immigration matters. The firm has also represented many individuals in a number of family-based immigration matters.
Gary Healy is admitted to practice law in the New York state courts and in the U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), AILA New York Chapter, American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, New York Brehon Law Society, and the Irish American Bar Association of New York.
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Posted by Fikri Hervenik | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I’m very satisfied with Gary Healy job! It has been completed perfectly! I am recommending Mr Healy to all people, who needs help, who don’t want waste money and time! Mr Healy and his associates took my case very seriously, I have been told, what my chances are and what to expect! He helped m...
Posted by Kieran | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I hired Gary after my I-485 process (adjusting from K-1 Fiancé to Permanent Resident) was denied by USCIS (owing to an error that USCIS made on my file) where they deemed I had abandoned the Adjustment of Status process. This decision created chaos for me and my wife, and it came as a com...
Posted by John | October 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Having used a number of other reputable immigration lawyers within the DC area with little success, Mr Healy was able to take on my case and ensure a successful result first time round, no questions asked. Providing a comprehensive and full proof application and meeting the strict criteria for for a...
Posted by Edward | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Gary Healy made what can be a stressful situation completely smooth sailing. If you want to put your immigration needs in the hands of an especially reliable, experienced, knowledgeable attorney, look no further! Gary gave updates every step of the way and kept me updated with important information...
Thank you Edward, and congratulations on becoming a US Citizen. It was a pleasure working with you. Gary.
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Gary managed my whole citizenship process excellently from start to finish.
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Mr. Healy is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."
Immigration lawyer
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Irish Legal 100, Irish Legal 100
2016
Champion of Champions, New York Irish Community
2015
Wild Geese Award, Irish American Bar Association
1994
Mooting Award, University of Glasgow
2010 - 2014
Senior Associate, McMahon, Martine & Gallagher LLP
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
2001 - 2006
Associate, MMG
2010 - Present
LGBT Association of Greater New YorkMember
2009 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Irish American Bar Association of New YorkMember
2002 - Present
Brehon Law SocietyMember
Approved
1997
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
2013
English
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