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.Michael Gahagan is a Louisiana immigration attorney and owner of Gahagan Law Firm, with offices in Metairie and Lafayette. He represents individuals, families, and businesses throughout Greater New Orleans, Acadiana, and nationwide.
His practice includes deportation defense, marriage-based green cards, K-1 fiancé visas, and federal immigration litigation. He also handles citizenship, work visas, investor visas, and other immigration matters.
Nearly Two Decades of Immigration Experience, From Applications to Federal Court
Michael Gahagan brings nearly two decades of immigration experience to cases involving federal agencies, immigration courts, and federal courts. From preparing applications to challenging government delays and denials, he understands how to navigate the process and pursue further legal action when a case calls for it.
That experience informs how he prepares cases, identifies potential challenges, and evaluates options beyond the initial application.
Federal Court and Appellate Experience
Representation in U.S. District Courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Experience Challenging Immigration Agencies
Litigation involving USCIS, DHS, ICE, and CBP, including delayed applications, denials, and access to government records.
Professional Leadership and Education
Michael has held AILA federal litigation leadership and committee roles and spoken at AILA conferences on immigration law, federal litigation, and FOIA.
Experienced Counsel for Deportation Defense and Family Immigration
Whether defending against deportation or helping a couple build their future together, Michael brings careful preparation and litigation experience to each case. His practice includes removal defense, immigration appeals, marriage-based green cards, and K-1 fiancé visas, alongside a broader range of immigration services.
Deportation defense and immigration appeals
Marriage-based and family immigration
Fiancé visas (K-1)
Federal litigation involving government delays and denials
His broader practice also includes citizenship, permanent residence, waivers, work visas, investor visas, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and litigation.
Featured Immigration Commentary
Louisiana television news outlets have featured Michael Gahagan’s legal perspective on immigration policy, enforcement, and issues affecting individuals and families. His appearances include WWL-TV and FOX 8.
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State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2007
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3445 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 524, Metairie, LA, 70002
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Posted by Tim | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Immigration lawyer
Michael Gahagan was/is an incredible gifted attorney who helped immensely when I married my wife who is from another country. He navigated us through all the areas that we knew nothing about. He also attended immigration interview/consult. Wonderful attorney. Many Thanks again for all your hard work...
Thank you for your kind review Tim, and I'm happy that I could help you and your family. Please call me if you need help in the future and I will be happy to help you. Michael
Posted by Blaine | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Immigration
To me he is the best in immigration.everytime I had questions he was quick to answer. He is very compassionate in what he do. Even when he's completed his job like getting my wife's green card. He was there to congratulate us and play with our baby. Thank you very much again Mr. Mike
Thank you for your nice review Blaine. I am happy that I could help you, your wife, and your new baby. Please don't hesitate to call me if you need help in the future. Take care, Michael.
Posted by Richard | November 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Immigration Attorney
The process to bring my fiance from Jamaica was stalled when the Feds somehow split the application into two folders, making both folders incomplete. The firm I had hired had their paralegals do most of the work. Every time I tried to find anything out, a new paralegal had been assigned to my case wh...
Thank you Richard, I really appreciate your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you and your wife. If your family ever needs my help in the future, please let me know and I will be happy to help you. Please tell your wife that I said congratulations on becoming a U.S. citizen. Take care, Michael.
Posted by Dale | August 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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...
Thank 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 Ershad | January 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer, very knowledgeable
My mom missed her asylum interview and was put for removal proceeding. Mr. Gahagan was very helpful from the moment we had him we were assured the case will not be a problem. He terminated removal proceeding and I am very happy and thankful for that. He always answers his phone and is very respon...
Thank you for your nice review. I am glad that I could help your mom. If you ever need help again, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help you or your family. Michael
"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."
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2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007 - Present
Owner, The Immigration Law Firm of New Orleans
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
First and third motions for summary judgment granted.
Ruling Vacated and Remanded
Mr. Gahagan's first and second motions for summary judgment granted due to USCIS' unlawful withholding of agency records.
Mr. Gahagan's first and second motions for summary judgment granted.
USCIS produced entire Alien File and over 1,000 pages of emails, which were unlawfully withheld.
USCIS adjudicated the immigraton application and produced the requested records in order to moot the lawsuit.
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1998
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Freedom of Immigration Act and Federal Immigration Litigation
English