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Michael W Gahagan
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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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Posted by Lily | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highest most dedicated lawyer
Really impressed by Mr. Gahagan's level of sophistication, professionalism, experience and worldly knowledge. From our first phone conversation I realized that I am in good hands and that I chose the best of the best lawyers down south. He goes above and beyond for his clients, he has great attention...
Michael Gahagan
Replied last November 13, 2017Thank you Lily for your nice review. If you need help in the future, please call me and I will be happy to help you. Have a great day, Michael W. Gahagan.
Posted by Lizandro dominguez | July 23, 2017 | Immigration
Exalent job
He helping me with my immigration case
Michael Gahagan
Replied last July 23, 2017Thank you for your recommendation. Please contact me if you need help in the future. Michael Gahagan
Posted by Mafalda | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent
Mr. Michael is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely knowledgable of all the forms and a great guide during the interview process. He is also always willing to answer any questions you may have about your rights of traveling, the process, etc. My family is very much thankful for Mr. Michael since he h...
Michael Gahagan
Replied last March 21, 2017Thank you for your nice review Mafalda. You and your family were a pleasure to work with. Please call me if you need help in the future, and I will be happy to help you. Take care, Michael.
Posted by Tim | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
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...
Michael Gahagan
Replied last March 10, 2017Thank 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
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
Michael Gahagan
Replied last March 10, 2017Thank 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.
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