Stuart D.P. Gilgannon

Stuart D.P. Gilgannon

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Immigration

150 S Wacker Dr, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL

About Stuart

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Practice Areas

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Immigration 100%

19 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 18 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2007

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gilgannon Law, LLC

150 S Wacker Dr, Suite 2600, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Stuart D.P. Gilgannon's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

5 star (30) 4 star (1)
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Posted by Chris/Taryn | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Stuart was great from day one helping us through the visa process. Was always on hand to answer calls and emails in a timely manner. His time lines for the visa process were very accurate. He came to the interview with my wife and I and helped us through the nervy process. Great Lawyer and great pers...on. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adjustment of Status

Stuart is very good at what he does and very knowledgeable. Everything he did was done in a timely manner and was on top of everything. Gave me very in depth instructions of what I needed to do and bring in to the office. Does not set unrealistic expectations. Would definately recommend for any ty...pe of Immigration legal matter.

Posted by Moe | August 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Green Card Through Marriage

For those who want to know, I was inspected at JFK Airport in New York City 20 years ago. When I finally decided to apply for my green card, I knew I needed the help of a lawyer because immigration laws and paper filings can be a daunting and stressful experience for most of us. I initially consul...ted with a couple of lawyers who had been practising for over 15 years, but they were hesitant and reluctant about taking my case. Desperate, I went to ailawyer.org and picked Mr. Gilgannon out of a huge list solely based on satisfactory Avvo Reviews that quite a few people were willing to write. During our free consultation, Mr. Gilgannon was understanding, straightforward, willing and ready to handle my case above all. With good organization skills, he laid out clear steps to help us confidently navigate through the nerve-racking immigration maze. Thank you again, Mr. Gilgannon for doing such a wonderful job!! For anybody out there looking for a reliable, honest, hard-working and trustworthy lawyer, do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Stuart Gilgannon. You will not regret it!

Posted by Clint | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gets the job done!!!

I had a very straightforward naturalization case but did not want to take any chances. Stuart was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped me to successfully become a US Citizen.

Posted by Hanna | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Immigration in EB-2 NIW category

I retained Mr. Gilgannon's services for immigration in EB-2 National Interest Waiver category. For readers who may not be very familiar with immigration law, this is one of the more difficult employment-based categories to apply in, and it requires an extensive amount of paperwork. Mr. Gilgannon made... the whole process very easy for me to understand and gave me the confidence boosts when needed while going through it. I always followed his advice and the result speaks for itself louder than any words - now I enjoy the freedom of a permanent resident status. Mr. Gilgannon made a highly favorable impression on me during our initial consultation (which was free, but nevertheless lasted for 1.5 hours), both professionally and as a person. It was very important to me to find an immigration attorney who was honest and who would actually care about my case, not look at it as just another one in a pipeline. I have never had a reason to regret my decision to hire him. As an example, he would always return my phone calls within a day and promptly respond to all of my e-mails (sometimes even on weekends!). He was straightforward about the possible weak points in my case and warned me about the risks of denied petition before I hired him. In my opinion, his fee is very reasonable for the quality of legal service that he provides. I will not hesitate to recommend him to any of my friends for legal advice in immigration. I sincerely wish him much success in current and future cases and to all prospective immigrants - good luck your petitions.

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Stuart D.P. Gilgannon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Davorin Odrcic

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As an immigrant himself, Stuart offers a unique perspective for his fellow immigrant clients. He is an asset to the local immigration bar."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community"

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Svetlana Kaff

Immigration lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney for his valuable contributions to the community and his deep understanding of immigration law."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Nixon

Immigration lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stuart has extensive knowledge of immigration law which he has demonstrated to me during many referrals and consultations. He may be one of the most knowledgeable WI attorneys in this complex specialty. His 0wn status as an resident expatriate here further enhances his understanding."

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Zebulon Chandler

Immigration lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Darling

Immigration lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peggy Raddatz

Immigration lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C. Abbott

Immigration lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Gilgannon has shown through is commitment to the immigrant community his passion for immigration law. He can provide clients with a prespective to the stresses and complexity of immigration based on the fact he immigrated to the US."

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Alexander Segal

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Gilgannon. Immigration practice is exceptionally complex, unforgiving and often frustrating. It requires strong character, determination and time investment. I see that Mr. Gilgannon possesses all these qualifications."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2007

CALI Award for Future Excellence in Administrative Law, Duquesne University School of Law

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Immigration Attorney, Parikh Law Group, LLC

2011 - 2018

Attorney, Gilgannon Law, LLC

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Law Offices Of Peter Francis Geraci

2008 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C.

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Pittsburgh Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center

Associations

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyer's Association

Member

Education

2007

Duquesne University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2003

Cardinal Stritch University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Wisconsin Association of International Educators Annual Conference

Serving Your Adopted Country in a Time of Need: Possibilities of Expedited Citizenship Through Military Service for International Students

2015

International Student Information Session

Off Campus Employment Options for International Students

2014

Wisconsin Association of International Educators Annual Conference

Self-Employment Options for Graduating International Students

Publications

2013

Duquesne Business Law Journal The Land of Opportunity: Why More Must be Done to Encourage Immigrant Entrepreneurshipin the United States

2007

Currents International Trade Law Journal Striking a Secure Balance: Participation of EU Member States in US Visa Waiver Program Following 2004 Accession

Languages

English

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