$ 250-350 per hour
Mohammad A Syed
About Mohammad
Biography
Mr. Syed graduated cum laude from the University of Rochester (1997) and obtained his law degree from the George Washington University Law School (2000). In 2007 he completed the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers (mediation workshop).
Mr. Syed founded The Syed Law Firm, PLLC in 2011 and has developed a thriving immigration, litigation and international business practice. His past experience includes several years in the antitrust and business disputes section of the law firm of King & Ballow with offices in Nashville, TN and La Jolla, CA. Mr. Syed previously practiced litigation at Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP in Washington, D.C. with offices and active cases nationwide focusing on tort and complex civil disputes. He has also worked for the Civil Litigation Branch of the District of Columbia Office of Attorney General (formerly D.C. Office of Corporation Counsel), as well as Rizvi, Isa, Afridi and Angell, a leading corporate law firm in Karachi, Pakistan.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
20%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 10 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 18 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 24 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Offit Kurman
4800 Montgomery Lane, 9th Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Residency
Excellent. Mo guided my wife and I through the entire residency process, and it was very smooth. Thank you Mo, look forward to working with you again.
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
He is very reliable for his skills!
Mo is always easy to talk to, and offers great service. He is not only an expert at immigration related legal works but also he would do extensive research to prepare for your case. We have worked on several cases now and all have been successful.
Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Knowledgeable and Hardworking Immigration Attorney
Mo handled an employment based visa application for me in 2017. He was knowledgeable, hardworking and sincere, and we received a positive outcome from his efforts. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Pratik | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
H1B
I found Syed Law Firm through Yelp. From the start Mr. Syed was extremely diligent in assessing my case and preparing and filing my H1B visa petition. The case was approved and Mr. Syed's charges were very reasonable. He is an expert in H1B visas. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Kim | February 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
E2
He is very helpful in every way and provides great advice. I had a complicated case situation because my previous lawyer made a mistake in e2 application. He helped resolving the issue and my visa got approved!
Mohammad A Syed's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've had the opportunity to work with Mo Syed on various immigration matters. I found him to be knowledgeable, ethical, diligent and caring. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with him again on future matters."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Mo is a terrific immigration lawyer and a wonderful person as well. He cares deeply for his clients and fights hard to help them in any way he can, even with the most complicated immigration issues. We have worked together on the American Bar Association Immigration Committee which he is now chairing and he has always done a terrific job and been delightful to work with. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Mohammad is a dedicated and determined immigration attorney who puts his clients first and provides top notch customer care. He enthusiastically seeks out all resources to find the best solutions for his cases. He is an active member of the private bar and volunteers his time to help educate and assist his fellow attorneys. I strongly endorse Mohammad."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation."
"I highly recommend Mo- he is a very good immigration lawyer."
"I'm pleased to endorse Mohammad. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mo has a wealth of knowledge in immigration law along with the experience to navigate the complexities of different business/investor visas."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mo Syed, as he is commonly known amongst his peers- is a fine attorney with extensive experience and knowledge in matters concerning international law. He an avid American Bar Association member and frequently contributes to the International Law committee as both a member and a chair organizer. I highly endorse Mr. Syed."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, Syed Law Firm, PLLC
2007 - 2012
Senior Associate, King & Ballow
2000 - 2007
Associate, Ashcraft & Gerel
Associations
2015 - Present
Tennessee Bar Association, International Law SectionChair
2015 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2013 - 2015
American Bar Association, International Law SectionDivision Chair
2001 - 2007
Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.Member
2001 - 2007
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bamboo Solutions Inc. vs. Le et al.
Settlement
Education
2000
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Hot Topics in International Law
Advising Foreign Businesses and Entrepreneurs with Start Up and Operations in the USA
2012
Immigration Law Section
An Immigrant Lawyer’s Story
Publications
2008
Commercial & Business Litigation Journal
E-Discovery for the Newly Admitted Attorney
2001
Unknown
Critical Review of the Learned Intermediary Doctrine in States Where Ritalin Suits are Pending
Languages
Urdu
Hindi
Spanish
English
Activity
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