Tina Monshipour Foster

Tina Monshipour Foster

also known as Tina Foster, Tina M. Foster

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Constitutional, Business ... +2 more

421 8TH AVE #211, New York, NY

About Tina

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 30%

26 years | 300 cases

30%
Business 20%

26 years | 100 cases

20%
Constitutional 20%

Tina Foster has extensive experience litigating constitutional and civil rights cases. She has represented hundreds of individuals who have suffered discrimination on the basis of their sex, religion, race, or nationality. Her prior cases have included employment discrimination, prisoners' rights, and national security cases. Prior to starting her own firm, Tina was an attorney with the Center for Constitutional Rights. Her prior work has been highlighted in many major media outlets.

26 years | 200 cases

20%
International Law 20%

26 years | 100 cases

20%
Asylum 10%

Tina Foster has successfully represented many foreign nationals with repatriations and resettlement. (Note: This is not strictly limited to "Asylum", however that is the closest practice area listed on Avvo). She has extensive experience in cases involving of foreign nationals and political prisoners, as well as resettlement of individuals facing torture or persecution in their home countries. Many of her prior successes in this area have been covered in major media outlets around the world.

21 years | 30 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 25 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2001

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Tina Foster

421 8TH AVE #211, New York, NY, 10001

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Tina Monshipour Foster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review of Tina Monshipour Foster -- Legal Attorney

I hired Ms. Tina Monshipour Foster to provide legal assistance in obtaining interpretive ruling from OFAC. She kept me abreast of every step of the process, provided advice and counsel regarding the content of application to OFAC, was very professional and courteous and provided an expeditious servic...e that resulted in a quick, favorable response from OFAC. Ms. Foster's legal fees were also comparable to other lawyers of her caliber. She provided me with detailed bills related to her service. I have already recommended her to others in my circle who may need legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thorough and efficient

Provided a thorough and clearly stated analysis of our situation that enabled us to achieve our desired outcome. Swiftly completed work in line with the original estimate.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

To make a long story short, a collaboration with a company to fabricate our design went sour. The collaboration ceased with said company, and our concern as Designers was the protection and confidentiality of our design concept and intellectual property. We contacted Ms. Foster regarding our conce...rns and inquiring what we could do to protect ourselves. Ms. Foster was extremely punctual in replying back to us. She thoughtfully and confidently guided us on our complex situation, demonstrating her high degree of expertise and knowledge. We are more than happy to recommend her services.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unmatched Legal Services

Our firm has retained TIina and her company for the past five years. Tina's support has been focused, efficient and comprehensive. Tina's philosophy of legal support has permeated to all of her staff. Her style is personal, caring yet extremely effective. It is our pleasure to recommend Tina's servi...ced without any reservations. We are pleased to have TIna and company as the foundation of our legal and compliance work.

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Tina Monshipour Foster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ellen Lubell

International law lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tina is an exceptionally knowledgeable and effective lawyer and a wise counselor. I've had the pleasure of working with her for many years, and I would highly recommended her."

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Charles Zambito

Litigation lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Monshipour Foster on multi-party complex multi-district litigation in state and federal court. She possesses excellent knowledge and skill in this area."

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Caitlin Steinke

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Boyle

Appeals lawyer

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Lamis Deek

Litigation lawyer

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Paige Butler

Personal injury lawyer

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Ellen Lubell

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Caitlin Steinke

Asylum lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Alumni Hall of Fame, Brighton High School Alumni Association

2000

John J. Kelly, Jr. Memorial Prize for Scholarship and Fair Play, Cornell Law School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal, Law Firm of Tina Foster

2006 - Present

Executive Director, International Justice Network

2008 - 2009

Litigation Coordinator, Yale Law School

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights

2001 - 2004

Litigation Associate, Clifford Chance Us, LLP

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk, US Court of International Trade

1998 - 1999

Summer Associate, Zelle Hoffman

Associations

2012 - Present

Child Foundation

Advisory Board Member

2012 - Present

Muslim Civil Liberties Union

Advisory Board Member

2009 - Present

Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals

Member

2008 - Present

Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow

Member

2008 - Present

Afghanistan Human Rights Organization

Advisory Board Member

2006 - Present

International Justice Network

Executive Director

2001 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aafia Siddiqui v. US

Dismissed by petitioner

Maqaleh, et. al. v. Gates

Clients released, petition for certiorari to US Supreme Court moot.

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Education

2000

Cornell Law School

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1997

Boston University

BA

1996

Oxford University

Modern British Studies Programme (non-degree)

1993

Brighton High School

Speaking Engagements

2015

RebLaw 2015 - Yale Law School

Barriers to Representation: Defending Out of Reach Clients

2011

CLE - Emerging Legal Ethics After 9/11

Avoiding Conflicts When Establishing the Attorney-Client Relationship

2011

2009

Workshop on US Detention Policy in Afghanistan

US Detention Policy in Afghanistan

2009

CAMP Annual Summit

How can Muslim Americans have a balanced, proactive and strategic long-term approach to US policy – at home and abroad?

2008

Workshop on Detention - Liman Institute, Yale Law School

American Gulag - US Detention Abroad

Publications

Languages

English

Farsi

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