About Michael W. Gahagan, ESQ., M.B.A.
Michael W. Gahagan is a nationally respected immigration attorney known for resolving complex, high-risk immigration cases with precision and strategy. From federal lawsuits to delayed or denied applications, he represents clients across the U.S. from offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana.
What sets Michael apart is how he applies his deep legal knowledge - with a strategic mindset and one-on-one client focus. Whether you're an individual, business owner, or a fellow attorney, you’ll work directly with him for clear, honest guidance and aggressive legal action when needed.
With hundreds of successful outcomes in immigration courts and federal litigation, Michael has built a reputation for excellence, integrity, and results.
Michael is an Experienced Immigration Attorney Trusted by Investors, Businesses & Families Worldwide
Michael W. Gahagan is the owner of Gahagan Law Firm, LLC, based in Louisiana with offices in Lafayette and New Orleans, serving clients nationwide. Mr. Gahagan practices Immigration Law and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law exclusively in federal courts and federal immigration courts across the United States.
- Selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2015, 2016, and 2017
- Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2008
- Member of the AILA Federal Litigation Section since 2013
- AILA Mid-South Chapter Federal Court Litigation Chairman since 2013
In addition to holding positions within AILA, Mr. Gahagan is consistently invited to be an expert speaker at AILA conventions nationwide on the topics of immigration law, federal immigration litigation, FOIA and FOIA litigation. This makes him a top choice for anyone seeking an experienced immigration lawyer serving Lafayette, New Orleans, and clients across the U.S.
Mr. Gahagan has successfully represented hundreds of clients in federal court litigation against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Mr. Gahagan has successfully represented clients in both the Federal District Courts and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals due to:
- The government’s unlawful delay and denial of immigration or naturalization applications
- FOIA lawsuits and Bivens actions for constitutional violations
- Habeas Corpus actions for unlawful detention
- Mandamus actions for USCIS refusal to issue Permanent Residence Cards after Immigration Court adjustment
In addition to federal court litigation, Mr. Gahagan also represents hundreds of clients annually at the administrative level before:
- The Immigration Courts
- The Board of Immigration Appeals
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- The U.S. Department of State
He appears in Immigration Courts throughout the country, including in Jena, LA; Oakdale, LA; New Orleans, and every other immigration court in the United States.
Bar Admissions
- All Immigration Courts
- Board of Immigration Appeals
- Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education
- Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL – J.D.
- Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN – M.B.A.
- University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA – B.S., Marketing
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
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