Overview
Practice Areas
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25% Criminal Defense
20 years, 1,001 cases
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20% Business
20 years, 1,001 cases
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20% Personal Injury
20 years, 1,001 cases
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15% Immigration
20 years, 1,001 cases
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10% DUI / DWI
20 years, 1,001 cases
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5% General Practice
20 years, 1,001 cases
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5% Bankruptcy / Chapter 11
19 years, 1,001 cases
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (15%-50%), Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($150-$325/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Check, Credit Card
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About Me
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The Pishevar Law Firm has been balancing the scales of justice since 1993. We are a full service law firm of experienced Lawyers providing legal services to... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Tejash Natali,
2011-08-12
6 months ago.
Client Review:
I had my immigration case with Mr Pishevar and I was well taken care of. I was kept well informed by his office and he did an excellent job on my...
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Posted by:
a Divorce client,
2011-06-22
8 months ago.
Client Review:
AP's representation of my case was an consummate success. I recommend him without reservation to handle complex legal issues in a professional and...
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Peer Endorsements
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Mr. Pishevaris an amazingly effective and truly gifted litigator and advocate. There is no problem too great or dilemma too difficult that Afshin...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Gary Gerstenfield
, Silver Spring (MD), 16 days ago
I endorse this lawyer. I have known him professionally for many years and recognize him to honest, hard-working, knowledgeable, and professional.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Joseph Blaszkow
, Washington (DC), 9 months ago
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Résumé
License
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18 years since Afshin Pishevar was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Maryland |
Active
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1993 |
02/11/2009 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1996 |
10/03/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Trial Attorney at
Maryland Bar (Licensed since 1993)
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1993–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1993 |
| University of Maryland, College Park |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1989 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Recognition for Excellence |
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2006 |
| American Jurisprudence Award for Trial Advocacy |
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1993 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Iranian American Bar Association |
2005-present
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| Regional Chair |
American Trial Lawyers Association |
2003-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association (Montgomery County chapter), Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education Committee |
1993-present
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| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association |
1993-present
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| Member |
Montgomery County Bar Association |
1993-present
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| Member |
American Inns of Court |
2002-2005
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: Non-Compete Enfoced
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| See Website |
Many Legal Articles |
2006 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Media Interviews regarding High Profile Cases |
News Media: CNN, MSNBC, NBC, FOX, New York Times, VOA, Hundreds of Local TV Channels and News Papers |
2007 |
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