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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 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
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.
Posted by Sabrina | October 11, 2015 | Immigration
An Amazing Lawyer
Mr. Gahagan is not only an amazing lawyer but is a man who truly cares about people and their families. He stood by our side during the whole process and didn't stop until the case was won. I will be forever grateful to this man. He saved my family and I would stand behind his work any day. He knows ...
Michael Gahagan
Replied last October 11, 2015Thank you for your kind review. I will be happy to help you again whenever you need me.
Posted by Mark | October 11, 2015 | Immigration
An excellent guide and resource through the complex E-2 Visa process.
We operate a small business in a specialty engineering field, and needed to retain a specific type of Visa for a Mexican National who has the technical skills needed to help grow our market offerings. Not knowing where to begin with our petition, Michael was very understanding and helpful to us throu...
Michael Gahagan
Replied last October 11, 2015Thank you for your kind review. I will be happy to help you in the future should you need me again.
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