About Our Firm

A Trusted Immigration Law Firm Serving New Orleans, Lafayette and Clients Nationwide

Gahagan Law Firm provides strategic immigration representation for individuals, families and businesses in New Orleans, Lafayette and throughout Louisiana. Our practice combines personal attention, careful preparation and federal litigation experience across a broad range of immigration matters.

Whether you are pursuing a marriage-based green card, facing deportation or seeking answers about a delayed application, our firm evaluates your circumstances and develops a strategy for the work ahead. We also represent clients nationwide in U.S. immigration matters.

Our Firm’s Personal Commitment to Immigration Law

Our firm’s commitment to immigration law grew from a personal experience. Michael Gahagan entered the field after his own family struggled to find responsive, trustworthy immigration counsel. That experience continues to shape the firm’s emphasis on clear explanations, preparation and personal attention.

We understand that an immigration matter can affect your family, your livelihood and your ability to plan ahead. Our role is to help you understand the process, evaluate your options and make informed decisions about your case.

A Strategic Approach to Every Immigration Matter

Your case needs a strategy built to succeed. We identify what must be proven, where the challenges lie and how to present the strongest case. Our firm draws on extensive immigration and federal litigation experience to develop a clear plan of action tailored to your circumstances.

We know the immigration system and how to challenge it. Whether pursuing an application, defending against deportation or contesting a government decision, we use that knowledge to fight for the result you want.

Nearly Two Decades of Immigration Experience

Gahagan Law Firm draws on nearly two decades of immigration experience spanning agency applications, immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and federal courts. That breadth helps us anticipate complications, prepare supporting evidence and evaluate options when a case becomes more complex.

Experience challenging immigration agencies also informs our work before a dispute reaches court. We bring the same attention to the record, legal requirements and potential obstacles to the applications and petitions we prepare.

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Immigration Representation for Individuals, Families and Businesses

Our immigration law firm helps clients with applications, immigration court proceedings and federal litigation. Family immigration, deportation defense and challenging government delays and denials are central parts of our practice.

Marriage and Family Immigration

Guidance through family-based immigration, marriage-based green cards and K-1 fiancé visas, with attention to the documentation and preparation each matter requires.

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Deportation Defense and Appeals

Representation for people facing removal proceedings and immigration appeals. We assess the circumstances, available forms of relief and options for challenging an adverse decision.

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Federal Immigration Litigation

Legal action involving government delays, denials and access to immigration records. Our firm evaluates when taking a matter to federal court may offer a path forward.

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Our broader practice includes citizenship and naturalization, permanent residence, immigration waivers, work visas and investor visas.

Michael on deportation defense and appeals. Watch on YouTube.

Meet Michael Gahagan, Attorney at Law for Immigration Matters

Michael W. Gahagan, Esq., M.B.A., is the owner of Gahagan Law Firm and a Louisiana immigration attorney licensed since 2007. His practice includes family immigration, deportation defense and federal immigration litigation, alongside a broader range of immigration services.

His experience includes representation in U.S. District Courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also held American Immigration Lawyers Association federal litigation leadership and committee roles.

Explore his background, professional recognition and court experience, or hear him discuss deportation defense and appeals in this short video.

Put Our Experience Behind Your Immigration Case

From our Greater New Orleans and Lafayette offices, Gahagan Law Firm serves clients throughout Louisiana and nationwide. Explore our Greater New Orleans office, find office contact information or read our client reviews.

Speak with our firm about your circumstances and the representation you need. In-person, telephone and video consultation options are available.

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