Gary T. Healy

Gary T. Healy

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 22 years

Immigration Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Litigation

55 Washington Street, Suite 720, Brooklyn, NY

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Immigration 90%

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.

24 years | 897 cases

90%
Litigation 10%

As a Senior Associate at McMahon, Martine & Gallagher LLP managing the toxic torts department and overseeing the firms immigration needs. He represented and thousands 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.

24 years | 894 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Location

MMG LLP

55 Washington Street, Suite 720, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Gary T. Healy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

5 star (37)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Fikri Hervenik | July 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lifesavers Man and excellent lawyer!

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...e to resolve the most complicated immigration case that several other lawyers tried to resolve. My citizenship was declined several times by USCIS. Mr Healy makes things move in a year and I’m a citizen now after 14 years. He is a true expert in complex cases, not even mentioning regular cases. You will be in great hands with Mr Healy ; you can rely on him with confidence. Trust his strategy and direction and do exactly what he recommends if you want results. I am so grateful for everything you have done for me sir.

Posted by Kieran | June 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely efficient and effective service in an emergency immigration situation.

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...plete shock (seeing as we had fully complied with all USCIS protocols to date). Before consulting with Gary, it appeared that our options to fix the situation were extremely limited and there was a chance that we might have to restart the entire immigration process again. Needless to say, my wife and I were completely demoralized at the prospect of incurring the the enormous cost and inconvenience of this option. However, upon our first consultation with Gary, he immediately put us at ease and provided alternative solutions to the problem. He explained to us that, in his extensive and lengthy experience, he had encountered similar situations and he was very confident that he could remedy the situation expeditiously, and without incurring enormous cost. Anyone going through the immigration process will know that the rules and deadlines are always changing, making it extremely difficult to know what the exact rules/deadlines are at any given moment. It became clear to us during our engagement with Gary that he was an expert in this area, and he got to work immediately to fix the situation. He was always aware of the rule changes, deadlines, and updates to the law. Gary stayed in regular contact with us, constantly updating us on the status of the various applications made and all contact with USCIS. Gary was able to resolve the matter within a matter of weeks (when my wife and I were expecting many months, if not a year, for some sort of sensible resolution). In early April we feared the worst, 6 weeks later (as a result of Gary's work) USCIS reopened our case, and yesterday, my wife and I attended my Adjustment of Status interview. In the interview, the immigration officer explicitly referring to Gary's petitions to USCIS on my behalf as being enormously persuasive in explaining our predicament, approved my Adjustment of Status application and granted me Permanent Residency . We are absolutely thrilled with the result. Not alone was Gary able to get our case reopened within 6 weeks, but he also managed to convince USCIS that our case needed to be dealt with immediately. As a result, I am now a permanent resident 11 weeks after engaging Gary's services. I cannot recommend Gary highly enough!

Posted by John | October 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John

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...n alien with extra ordinary ability in the arts, sciences etc (o1b), Gary and his team provided consultation and support leading into the application around the clock. He explained each part of the process while also providing me with reassurance along the way at what can be a difficult and stressful time. Mr Healys diligent, thorough and no nonsense approach as well as his unique experience and expertise produces results. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking at the United States as the next stage of their career.

Posted by Edward | April 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional service from start to finish

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... at all times. I never felt unsure of what stage my application was in or what might be required next. Gary makes sure he covers ever single base and this is what makes him the best attorney I have ever hired! His attention to detail and outstanding customer service is second to none and I have heard countless glowing reviews of his services throughout my field. Thank you Gary Healy.

Gary Healy

Replied last April 29, 2019

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent

Gary managed my whole citizenship process excellently from start to finish.

See All Client Reviews

Gary T. Healy's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Gary
Hui Zeng headshot
Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Rahul Aggarwal headshot
Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

Somair Syed Alam headshot
Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Healy is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

View All Endorsements
Somair Syed Alam headshot
Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2010 - 2014

Senior Associate, McMahon, Martine & Gallagher LLP

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

2001 - 2006

Associate, MMG

Associations

2010 - Present

LGBT Association of Greater New York

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Irish American Bar Association of New York

Member

2002 - Present

Brehon Law Society

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Immigration Cases

Approved

See More Legal Cases

Education

1997

University of Glasgow Faculty of Law,

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Publications

2013

Irish Central In Focus

Languages

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution