Ghassan Marwan Shihab

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab

also known as Gus M. Shihab

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ghassan

Biography

Competent. Responsive. Ethical. Affordable. Reliable. Innovative Representation, Proven Results.

Affordable. Competent. Responsive. Ethical. Reliable. Peer Reviewed as Super Lawyer

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

H-1B, Green Cards, PERM, Intra-company Transferee, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, F-1 Students, EB-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Abilities, EB-2, EB-3, Family immigration, Fiancé Visas, permanent residence, spouses to US Citizens, Immigration Appeals, H-1 Audits.

33 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-560 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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+ 9
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA, 22031

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

65 East State Street, Suite 1550, Columbus, OH, 43215

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

1725 I St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

2000 Town Center Drive, Suite 1930, Southfield, MI, 48075

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

600 Superior Ave. East, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Ghassan online.

Ghassan Marwan Shihab's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

208 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 123 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Hany | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

knowledgeable, professional, honest and genuine

I contacted Mr. Shihab to apply for legal status employment. Mr. Shihab, understood what I was looking for, he then explained to me the process, step by step, and he made sure that I understood exactly the steps and requirements of the application, also explained the cost thoroughly before I hired h...im. After I hired him. Everything went as he described for me in the beginning, process, time and cost. Mr. Shihab and his staff were very professional, friendly and helpful through it all. I was very impressed, grateful and very happy with the results. He is very pleasant, knowledgeable and friendly. I would most definitely recommend him and his office.

Posted by Pushpa | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you!!!

I must thank Mr. Shihab and his team for their exceptional expertise and professionalism in helping legal immigration to the USA. I found Mr. Shihab amazingly involved in his profession and going above and beyond to help his clients achieve the Goal no matter whether its Labor or PERM. I highly recom...mend Shihab immigration firm for processing the GC. If you feel your case is not moving forward, try reaching Gus himself. He will make sure you are getting the service you paid for. 10 stars for his proactivity.

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last January 27, 2020

Dear Pushpa, It has been my pleasure to have worked with you and secured approval of your green card based on PERM green card processing. You have always been professional, on top of your case and pleasant to work with. Thank you for the kind words and I look forward to continue to hear good news from you. :) Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.

Posted by Hafsa | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Most Compassionate and Best Attorney Ever!

Ghassan Shihab is a very experienced, well educated attorney ever. He is the most compassionate attorney I've ever worked with. He thoroughly reviewed my case, made an excellent analysis of it and communicated his professional opinion clearly and promptly. He also was present during the interview for... my and my two children's interviews. Our cases were approved LITERALLY the next day. I love his team's excellent customer service; whenever I went to their office, I felt I was in good hands. I highly recommend Ghassan Shihab as an attorney to anyone.

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last January 27, 2020

Dear Hafsa, It was truly my honor to have represented such a nice and beautiful human being. Your family are equally wonderful. I hope to hear from you in the future. Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.

Posted by Mohsin | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Adjustment of status

Professionalism & Perfection is at its best at Mr.Shihab’s firm, i’m myself an engineer & hired Shihab & associates services for my adjustment of status application which went amazingly so smooth with the firm’s guidance that i already got my Greencard in 5 & half month after filing my case, they hav...e Wonderful & responsible communication channel & always got back to me swiftly whenever i had any inquiry, their paperwork & knowledge of case complexities is strongest, one might feel nervous at some point due to his matters but Shihab & associates always purposes you whats best for you & it proved 100% true in my case, last year i was just a reader at avvo like many of you, i did several consultations with different firms & was confused about choosing law firm Until i had consultation at Mr.Shihab’s firm & i’m glad i made so accurate decision & chose Mr.Shihab’s firm, i Recommend Mr.Shihab’s firm 100% without any doubt !!! & you will realize it just after first consultation !

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last November 18, 2019

Thank you Mohsin for your kind words and it has been our utmost honor to have represented you and for the opportunity to accompany you down this journey. Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent lawyer for my citizenship application

Mr. Shihab is awesome! He is very knowledgeable and professional on my citizenship application. Some lawyers are not very responsive in my past experience but Mr. Shihab always responses to my question timely, and he takes every client seriously. I was very worried about getting denied due to other c...ase involved, and all the changes and discussions on immigration law recently. He laid out all the possibilities might come to my case and helped me practice the interview many times. My citizenship application and case went very smoothly with Mr. Shihab's legal advice and service.

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Ghassan. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Azin Arbab

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mr. Shihab. He demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Shihab as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."

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Anne Zeitoun-Sedki

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity of working with Gus Shihab and I have come to know him as an exceptionally intelligent and professional attorney who has contributed greatly to the field of Immigration. I endorse him for his work and dedication to helping his clients."

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Jalal Dallo

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Attorney Ghassan Shihab based on the quality of his legal work and the answers he provides to the community through Avvo. Attorney Shihab is a a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients."

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Luis Guerra

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this attorney based on the quality of his work and his vast experience. Attorney Ghassan Marwan Shihab is a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients."

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Rosa Soberal-Vigh

Immigration lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Khaja Din

Immigration lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fierce and unrelenting advocate. -Khaja"

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Ryan Stubenrauch

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Early in my legal career, I had the opportunity to work for Gus Shihab. In my brief time there, I learned that Gus is second to none in immigration law. On top of that expertise, Gus is a Professional Engineer and speaks several languages fluently. You'd be hard pressed to find a smarter lawyer."

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Azin Arbab

Immigration lawyer

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Farhad Sethna

Immigration lawyer

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Khaja Din

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co.,LPA

1985 - 1996

Project Engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation

Associations

2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Ohio Chapter Chair & Member of the Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Gordon Proctor v. French Hardware

Prevailed on appeal for the property owners.

Frankllin County Convention Facilities Authority v. CP Maple Street, LLC

$8,000,000

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Education

1993

Capital University Law School

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Imperfect Naturalization

2009

Immigration Law Update

Immigration

2009

7th Annual Ohio AILA Conference

Immigration Law

2007

5th Annual Ohio AILA Immigration Law Update

Alternatives to H-1B Visas

Publications

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Imperfect Naturalzation

Languages

French

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

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