Michael Gahagan, Louisiana Immigration Attorney
Immigration Attorney Serving Greater New Orleans and Lafayette
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.
Professional Background and Recognition
- Licensed in Louisiana since 2007
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) member since 2008
- Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2015–2017
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.
Education
- J.D., Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida
- M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- B.S., Marketing, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Court Admissions and Immigration Practice
- Louisiana
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Western, and Middle Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Representation before immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals