Michael W Gahagan

Michael W Gahagan

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 18 years

Immigration Lawyer at Metairie, LA
Practice Areas: Immigration

3445 N Causeway Blvd Ste 524, Metairie, LA

About Michael

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

I practice all areas of immigration law, including filing immigration applications, representing clients in federal court and in immigration court. I also represent clients with Freedom of Information Act requests and federal FOIA lawsuits.

19 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 18 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice Law

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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Michael W Gahagan's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

Thank you for a Job well don on my son green card . I started the filing process with my wife an messed up with some forms, an being going in circles with uscis . Thank you MR Michael W Gahagan for a job well don , my son is able to be here with me.

Michael Gahagan

Replied last October 20, 2015

Thank you for your kind words. Please contact me in the future if you need help and I will be happy to represent you.

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 ...permit very fast. Michael Gahagan is known as one of the best immigration attorney's in Louisiana is he is an honest attorney who really knows the law. I highly recommend him to all my friends and anyone who needs immigration help.

Michael Gahagan

Replied last October 11, 2015

Thank 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... immigration status. I highly recommend Mr. Gahagan because he is highly knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about his job and clients. My life and the life of my daughter have changed for better. I am now living my American Dream thanks to Mr. Gahagan.

Michael Gahagan

Replied last October 11, 2015

Thank 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... fix my immigration status. I highly recommend Mr. Gahagan because he is highly knowledgeable, professional and passionate about his job and clients. My life and the life of my daughter have changed for better. I am now leaving my American Dream thanks to Mr. Gahagan.

Michael Gahagan

Replied last October 11, 2015

Thank you for your nice review.

Posted by Maginie | October 11, 2015 | Immigration

My Journey from Working Visa to US Citizenship

It is my 5th year here in the USA and I am proud to be an American citizen. My husband and I are really thankful for Atty. Gahagan's professional help and advise in processing all my paperworks from my country to here in such a short time.He is very responsive and accommodating.He patiently explained... all our concerns.We felt very comfortable. I am a type of person who is very particular with paperworks and he worked well with me. He even came to my citizenship interview free of charge, expecting nothing in return, amidst his hectic schedule and we really appreciate that.I highly recommend him to all my friends when it comes to immigration problems.

Michael Gahagan

Replied last October 11, 2015

Thank you for your kind words. I will be happy to help you again if you ever need help.

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Sarah Moshe

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

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"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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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

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 Association

Immigration 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.

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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

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