Mohammad Akif Saleem

Mohammad Akif Saleem

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 15 years

Immigration Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Immigration, Real Estate, Estate Planning

26 Court Street, Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY

About Mohammad

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 65%

Filed Petitions on behalf of Family, Marriage and Employment based visas as well as Political Asylum. Counseled immigrants on their legal options and Green Card possibilities. Attended hearings/interviews with immigrants for their Green Card approvals.

16 years | 3,850 cases

65%
Real Estate 30%

Real estate transactions relating to residential home, condo, co-op purchases, executing mortgages, CEMA loan processing, deed transfers, commercial leasing, and Foreclosure defense.

16 years | 1,025 cases

30%
Estate Planning 5%

Wills, Trusts, Administration of Estates, and Probate. Represented clients in creating wills and trusts. Assisted clients in the Surrogate Courts of NY regarding Administration and Probate proceedings.

16 years | 115 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 1 year

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 15 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Davis Ndanusa Ikhlas & Saleem LLP

26 Court Street, Suite 603, Brooklyn, NY, 11242

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Mohammad Akif Saleem's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Md | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mr. Mohammad Saleem is well experienced lawyer who helped me out as Immigration lawyer.

Mohammad Saleem filed my family based case. At the beginning of the filing process I understood his professionalism. He knows every steps to make an application stronger. Besides his experience, he is punctual & accountable. Most importantly, he has patience to listen from clients. After working with... him being satisfied, I recommended him to my friends and family who were also benefited from his expertise. Recommend him strongly.

Posted by Jonaid Yousaf | June 24, 2019 | Contracts & Agreements

Polite but inexperienced and unreliable

My father and I retained Mr. Saleem to fight a breach of contract claim against my father's former business partner. We kept him much longer than we should as we was referred to us by a friend and appeared to be knowledgeable and honest. However, Saleem literally ignored us and did NOTHING in our c...ase. He adjourned motion hearing dates again and again until he no longer could and ultimately lost our case JUST BY NOW SHOWING UP. To make mattes worse, he did not even notify us for 2 months, losing us the right to appeal or re-argue causing us to lose $330,000. There were no fee disputes as we had paid Mr. Saleem in full as per our retainer agreement but in return we lost our case and chance to re-argue in NJ simply because of Mr. Saleem's negligence. I would strongly advise anyone to steer clear of this attorney. There's plenty of other attorneys in NYC so no one should risk hiring Mr. Saleem or his firm.

Mohammad Saleem

Replied last June 24, 2019

The person who made this complaint doesn't mention that he didn't lose his case in in fact and that his father got a favorable settlement offer from the person our law firm sued. The father accepted the settlement offer and then after taking accepting the settlement offer turned around and asked my firm to refund them money when they knew they the reason they got the settlement was due to the pressure we created by filing the lawsuit. It's not fair to malign us when you are not telling the full story. The father of this person only hired us for the NY lawsuit then tried to bring in more complicated NJ lawsuit when we told them from the start that we are limiting ourselves to the NY lawsuit.

Posted by Mahmood | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Highly Recommended, Reliable and Trustworthy

As a tenant, I am extremely glad to hire Mohammad Akif Saleem’s firm. Mr. Saleem and his staff was extremely friendly and concerned about my issues. They were responsive on time and good listeners. They made sure all my concerns are addressed in court and did not ignore any of the issue I had with... the landlord. They gave me time whenever I needed them. Scheduled meetings according to my availability in my difficult situation They responded my calls and emails on time, every time, and made me feel, like I was the most important client for them. Their guidance and advice helped me handle the difficult case according to my expectations I will highly recommend all my friends and loved ones to contact Mr. Saleem’s firm immediately Thanks Mr. Saleem and the staff

Posted by Glenn | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

An Amazing Lawyer

I'm usually not the type of person to write reviews for products goods or services. But I feel it is necessary to take the time to tell about the wonderful experience I've had dealing with my lawyer, Mr. Saleem. It became necessary to hire an attorney after my landlord became even more desperate to... evict us from our 3 bedroom rent stabilized apartment in Midwood Brooklyn. From the moment I made the call to his offices to set up a date for the the consultation I was very impressed. The staff and the receptionist was very personalble and very friendly and warm. When I finally did get a chance to meet with Mr. Saleem I was really amazed and overjoyed when he went over our options. He gave me options that I did not even know could be done! But through the whole consultation he was very clear that he wanted me to realize all my options and only then chose a path that would be best for my family. Wow, I went from feeling like the end of the world was immanant to having a new found sense of hope. When the day came for our first court appearance Mr. Saleem was there at the scheduled time. Dealing with the landlords attorneys was an exercise in patience and tact. I was so thankful that my lawyer was able to negotiate these waters with realative ease. To the average everyday citizen court procedures and protocols can be very daunting...but to the trained professional that my attorney was it was very effortless and very quick. Now I could go on and on about every little detail of my case but I will not bore with that. What I will say is that my expererience with Mr. Saleem was was a truly wonderful and painless process that saved my family from being homeless. He negotiated a deal with the landlords and I was very pleased with the outcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney in his field. A man of high standards that belives in family and is willing to go that extra mile for his clients.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Best real estate attorney I have worked with

We have purchased and sold properties in the past, but the experience working with Mohammad to purchase our investment properties in NY is definitely the best. He was referred to us by our real estate agent after we have terminated our previous attorney ( expensive and incompetent ). Mohammad was o...n top of our case immediately and was always attentive to every communication we had. He thoroughly explained the clauses in our contract that are not beneficial to us and negotiated to protect our interests. The due diligence he had really saved us lots of money. Despite the fact that the seller's attorney was extremely difficult to deal with, Mohammad was patient, worked on our behalf diligently and fought for us until the end. Days leading up to the closing, he was working very long hours because of the complex requests from the bank and even sent out emails at 10 pm the night before closing to ensure every figure is correct. He is someone you can trust. We also want to mention that aside from his professionalism, Mohammad is also a very nice person which is rare to find in today's world, especially in NYC. We highly recommend Mohammad for any legal service you need.

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Mohammad Akif Saleem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mustapha Ndanusa

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mohammed works tirelessly, almost too much, for his clients. His best quality is honesty and efficiency. I have known Mohammed for more than six years and he is a respected attorney in the community."

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Rubaiat Mashraq

Unknown lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great attorney, very helpful, and pleasure to work with. He spends time and energy to provide clients with not just an answer to a specific legal question, but advice to guide and protect their legal issues in a holistic manner for the future. He communicates clearly and concisely on legal issues with a view to a pragmatic resolution. He is also convivial and a pleasure to work with. I happily endorse him."

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Fatih Cangoz

Immigration lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mohammad possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in immigration law and will above and beyond to represent his clients's best interest. Not only does he put in the work to reach his clients' goals, but he makes sure to connect with his clients on a personal level to make sure they feel comfortable with every step of his representation. He's a great lawyer and an even better person."

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Mustafa Cetin

Probate lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Saleem's expert guidance for an international probate matter was key to succeful navigation of the process."

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Hui Zeng

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amina Rashad

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Mohammad on multiple cases, and also know him from the legal community---Mohammad is professional, knowledgable, and aggressive when he needs to be. He is very well respected within the community."

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Gary Anderson

Immigration lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mohammad Akif Saleem is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Kevin McKie

Immigration lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mohammad Akif Saleem knows the law extremely well and cares about making sure people understand their rights and obligations. Anyone needing assistance with an immigration law legal matter would be well served to contact him."

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Mahir Nisar

Immigration lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend my colleague Mr. Saleem with the utmost confidence not only as a dedicated attorney but as a remarkable gentleman."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Saleem's number one priority is to protect his clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."

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Soma Syed

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mohammad is an outstanding attorney and a wonderful human being. I have come to know him for his work during the foreclosure crisis helping homeowners in dire needs. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Merium Malik

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Saleem is a competent and well respected lawyer in the community. I have consulted with him regarding landlord tenant matters, and he has consistently provide sound and invaluable advice. Mr. Saleem is well-versed in his practice areas and I always rely on his expertise. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Mohammad Saleem."

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Tarik Davis

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mohammad is extremely skilled and effective attorney. He is professional and effective. I highly recommend him."

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Isai Cortez

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great attorney with a great attitude. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jove Juzmeski

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to meet Mohammad during our years in law school. He was an intelligent student and now is a focused and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Tobe Johnson

Litigation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Saleem is one of the sharpest lawyers I have ever met in my life. He understands legal issues and is quickly able to find solutiions to problems. I would consider him a lawyer's lawyer. I have worked with him on very heavy Wall Street litigation and I trust him to handle any matter that comes in front of him. He is honest and straight foreward. He looks out for the clients and he is well respected by his fellow attorneys. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Fatih Cangoz

Litigation lawyer

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Mustafa Cetin

Immigration lawyer

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Amina Rashad

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

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Kevin McKie

Personal injury lawyer

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Gary Anderson

Personal injury lawyer

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Yaser Ali

Estate planning lawyer

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Mahir Nisar

Business lawyer

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Soma Syed

Litigation lawyer

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Merium Malik

Immigration lawyer

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Tarik Davis

Real estate lawyer

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Mustapha Ndanusa

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Michelle Barrow

Real estate lawyer

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Steve Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Fowlkes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elena Makau

Real estate lawyer

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Rubaiat Mashraq

Intellectual property lawyer

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Steven Biolsi

Real estate lawyer

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Isai Cortez

Tax lawyer

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Mohamed Baig

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Jove Juzmeski

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2012

NYSBA President's Pro Bono Service Award - 7th Judicial District, New York State Bar Association

2009

Jessup International Law Moot Court Team, Penn State Law School

2005

Chancellor’s Award for Leadership and Community Service, CUNY CUNY Honors College

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Davis Ndanusa Ikhlas & Saleem LLP

2010 - 2013

Managing Partner, Saleem Law Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York

Member

2016 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

I-485 Adjustment of Status of Sarah H.

Client obtained Legal Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Tenteromano v Rodgers

Successfully assisted third party bidder in purchasing foreclosure property

Sultan v. Khalid & Aziz

Warrant of Eviction obtained after tenants failed to pay

Sevilla v SM Construction

Case discontinued in favor of client defendant

People of the State of NY v. H.P.

Dismissed in favor of Defendant

540 Hegeman Ave v. C Briggs

Warrant of Eviction obtained against tenant

Posses & Chasan CPA'S PLLC v. A-1 Construction

Settlement

Abdelreheem v. N Zapata and M. J. Chenet (Qns Civil Ct Index No. 085128-2010)

Obtained money judgment of $10, 450 and judgment of possession; Respondents vacated property premises prior to execution of warrant of eviction.

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Education

2009

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

City University of New York, Hunter College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Brooklyn Law School- Immigration

Immigration

2020

2017

Recent Immigration Law Developments

Trump's Travel Ban Implications for Muslims

2013

Foreclosure CLE at Queens County Bar Association,

Representing Homeowners at Foreclosure Settlement Conference

Publications

Languages

English

Arabic

Urdu

Bengali

Spanish

Activity

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