$ 375-550 per hour
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Abed Awad
also known as Abed Awad, Esq.
About Abed
Biography
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Commercial Real Estate
20%
28 years | 50 cases
Estate Planning
20%
Family
20%
28 years | 500 cases
International Law
20%
24 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Awad & Khoury, LLP
(201) 462-9501
Fax
777 Terrace Avenue, Suite 301, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, 07011
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Abed Awad's Reviews
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Posted by Shaker | July 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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Not Helpful, Not Interested, Not Worth It
I reached out to this law office hoping to speak with the attorney directly about my situation, but unfortunately, I never even got the chance. The process was incredibly frustrating—everything was filtered through a secretary who acted as a go-between with a paralegal. I was asked to explain my situ...
Abed Awad's Lawyer Endorsements
"Abed Awad is a highly experienced legal practitioner with a keen sense for practical, result driven representation. I highly recommend him."
"Mr. Awad is a Super Lawyer. He is extremely smart and understands how to win for his clients. His knowledge of the law is sought after by Judges across the country. Whether you need help with international business or family matters I strongly endorse him as a top lawyer."
"Abed was an expert in one of my highly contested cases. His expertise and knowledge in family law and in other cultural aspects is unparalleled. He took the time to carefully explain complicated foreign matters to my client, which helped set her at ease. I can only hope that I will have another opportunity to work with Abed in future cases. I recommend this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Abed is one of the finest Family Law attorneys I have had the privilege to work with. Abed provides the utmost deligent and effective legal services to each and every client he represents. I strongly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Avenue Magazine’s Legal Elite, Avenue Magazine
2010
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2009
Vision and Achievement Award,, Mental Health Association in Passaic County
2002
Lawyer of the Year, National Lawyers Weekly Magazine
1997
New York State Bar Association Law Student Ethics Essay Award, New York State Bar Associate
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partners, Awad & Khoury, LLP
2009 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Pace Law School
2003 - Present
Adjunct Law Professor, Rutgers Law School
1900 - Present
Partner, Awad & Khoury, LLP
1999 - 2010
Principal, Law Offices of Abed Awad
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk, New Jersey Superior Court
Associations
2011 - Present
International Law Association
2010 - Present
American Bar Association
2004 - Present
New Jersey Bar Association
2004 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Shenouda v. Samira Said, et al., 203 F.R.D. 166 (D.N.J. 2001)
Prevailed
Saadeh v. Odatalla, 355 N.J. Super. 305 (Ch. Div. 2002)
Prevailed
Education
1998
Pace Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of London School of Law
MA - Masters
1995
SOAS, University of London
MA
1994
University of London School of Law
Certificate in Comparative Law
1994
SOAS, University of London
1991
Saint Peter's College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
St. Peter's College
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Islam and the West
Sharia in American Court
2011
Lecture
“Shariah Law and Islamic Finance – A Threat to America?”
2011
Continuing Legal Eduction
“International Family Law"
2011
CLE
“Culture, Religion & Divorce in American Courts”
2010
Training Work Shop
“Recognition & Enforcement of Foreign Money Judgment by American Courts and Middle East Courts”
2010
CLE
“Islamic Capital Markets: Past, Present & Future”
2009
Journal of Law & Religion Symposium
“Food, Clothing & Shelter – An Economic Human Right: Islamic Law of Bankruptcy”
Publications
2013
Oxford Encyclopedia of Women and Islam
Divorce: Legal Foundations
2013
Oxford Encyclopedia of Women and Islam
Marriage: Legal Foundations
2012
Jurist-Sidebar
Negative Connotations Surrounding Sharia Must Be Dispelled
2012
The Nation
The True Story of Sharia in American Courts
2012
New Jersey Law Journal
Chipping Away At Divorce Quagmire for Muslim and Jewish Women
2011
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Appeals Court Had the Chance To Do Right By a Wife and Children – But Declined It,
2011
Salon.com
Q & A: What Sharia Law Actually Means
2010
National Law Journal
Oklahoma Amendment is Unconstitutional: Barring Court from Considering Sharia Law Violated the Supremacy Clause & the First Amendment
2010
Alphabet Kids Children Book
Umar’s Magic Oven
2010
New Jersey Law Journal
Religion-Based Claim in Abuse Case Wisely Pierced by Appeals Court
2010
The International Lawyer (ABA)
Iflas & Chapter 11: Classical Islamic Law and Modern Bankruptcy Law
2009
New Jersey Law Journal
Remove Remarriage Barriers for Muslim, Jewish Women
2006
New Jersey Law Journal
Declaring Muslim Marriages Void Will Have Ruinous Effect on Wives
2003
New Jersey Law Journal
Abu Zahar v. Abu Zahar: Appellate Court Declines to Adopt a Bright-Line Rule Prohibiting Out-of-Country Visitation
2002
New Jersey Law Journal
Beware of International Service of Process
2002
New Jersey Law Journal
Court Enforces Mahr Provision in Muslim Marriage Contract
2000
New Jersey Law Journal
Attorney Client Sex Should Always Be Off Limits
2000
New Jersey Law Journal
When Custody Disputes Go Global
1999
Middle East Executive Reports
U.S. Claims Against Iraq Outside UNCC Jurisdiction: Focus on Letters of Credit
1998
Journal of the Legal Profession
Attorney-Client Sexual Relations
1998
Pace International Law Review
The Concept of Defect in American & English Products Liability Discourse: Despite Strict Liability Linguistics, Negligence is Back With A Vengeance!
Languages
English
Arabic