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Michael W Gahagan
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Practice Area
Immigration
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19 years
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Licensed in Louisiana for 18 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans
3445 N Causeway Blvd Ste 524, Metairie, LA, 70002-3745
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Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Dale | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent service
Mr. Gahagan was very helpful in assisting my wife and I work through the legal process to have her status adjusted as a permanent resident. It gave us peace of mind knowing that he would be able to resolve any issues that might have come up. We had a painless experience and successfully got through t...
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Replied last August 11, 2016Thank you for your nice review. If you ever need help in the future, please call me and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can. It has been a pleasure representing you and your wife. Michael
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2015 | Immigration
Michael Gahagan at the Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans saved my family
I highly recommend Mr. Michal W. Gahagan and The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans. Michael Gahagan always answered my phone calls and even gave me his cell phone number in case I had questions. Mr. Gahagan filed the right paperwork in a timely manner and my wife received her green card and work ...
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Replied last October 11, 2015Thank you for your nice review. I am happy to help you.
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
My American Dream.
My life completely changed when I met attorney Michael Gahagan. I was in desperate situation; I was going through a divorce and was trying to file my immigration papers at the same time. After meeting Mr. Gahagan, I knew I was in good hands. He helped me to file my divorce papers and helped me fix my...
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Replied last October 11, 2015Thank you for your nice review. It was a pleasure helping you.
Posted by natalya | October 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
My American Dream
My life completely changed when I met attorney Michael Gahagan. I was in a desperate situation; I was going through a divorce and was also trying to file my immigration papers at the same time. After meeting Mr. Gahagan, I knew I was in good hands. He helped me to file my divorce papers and helped me...
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Posted by Steven | October 11, 2015 | Immigration
Outstanding
This man is extremely passionate and talented at what he does. Me and my wife were frustrated and confused about why where getting no where with her ability to work as a highly educated professional in my country. He explained exactly how and what would happen and accurately estimated the time frame....
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Michael W Gahagan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Worked with Michael at the AILA Litigation Institute, and was extremely impressed by his experience and fearlessness in zealously representing deserving clients! He has since served as a delightfully willing, patient mentor on several occasions."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans
Associations
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (MidSouth chapter)Federal Litigation Chairman
2007 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationImmigration Attorney
2017 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Distance Learning Committee)Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Gahagan v. U.S. Dept. of Justice, et al., 2:13-cv-05526 (E.D.La. May 23, 2014)
First and third motions for summary judgment granted.
Gahagan v. U.S. Citizenship & Img. Svc., 602 Fed.Appx. 198 (5th Cir.2015)
Ruling Vacated and Remanded
Gahagan v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2015 WL 350356 (E.D.La. Jan. 23, 2015)
Mr. Gahagan's first and second motions for summary judgment granted due to USCIS' unlawful withholding of agency records.
Gahagan v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, et al., 2:14-cv-02619 (E.D.La. 2015)
Mr. Gahagan's first and second motions for summary judgment granted.
DaSilva v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2014 WL 775606 (E.D.La. Feb. 24, 2014)
USCIS produced entire Alien File and over 1,000 pages of emails, which were unlawfully withheld.
Hegyi v. Gomez, No. 2:13-cv-06430 (E.D.La. 2014)
USCIS adjudicated the immigraton application and produced the requested records in order to moot the lawsuit.
Education
2006
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Middle Tennessee State University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1998
University of Louisiana, Lafayette
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
AILA Mid-South Conference CLE
Freedom of Immigration Act and Federal Immigration Litigation
Languages
English