Bashist M. Sharma

Bashist M. Sharma

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Immigration

14411 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston, TX

About Bashist

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

32 years | 1,500 cases

25%
Family 25%

32 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Immigration 25%

32 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

32 years | 2,000 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Currently Registered

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Law offices of Sharma & Associates, P.C

14411 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston, TX, 77014-1206

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Bashist M. Sharma's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Vijayanti | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Service

Mr Sharma and his office staff is always prompt to help with any legal issues. We have dealt with them regarding immigration and real estate matters and they always deliver in a timely manner. Their kindness and professionalism is unmatched and appreciated. They have assisted our children, and also o...ur friends across the globe who was starting a business in the USA for the first time. They are truly concerned and passionate about helping others.

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Attorney

My friend was in a severe accident, and went in coma so, I contacted Mr.Sharma law firm for representation. The other party had insurance under parents name , technically uninsured . Mr.Sharma , accepted the case which was refused by many attorneys as it was too much work , for a possibly low settlem...ent.Mr.Sharma and his PI attorney Mala Sharma worked very hard in getting all facts, records, testimonies, and found negligence. Mr.Sharma & his daughter Mala Sharma were able to obtain policy limits from my friends own policy .They also made other insurance cover the accident based on Supreme court ruling .Their insurance company agreed to settle on policy limits. excellent attoreny , very personable, easy to reach , nice human being and a rare gem these days. Him and his daughter drove down to see the victim and meet his family members as well , since a person in coma cant drive to his attorney. I would recommend Sharma law firm in a heartbeat and they are Gods gift to Houston.

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Bashist M. Sharma's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Sykes

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know him to be experienced in criminal defense as well as immigration law."

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Austin Berliner

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. In full disclosure, Bashist is not only a fellow attorney but my father-in-law. He is a wonderful father-in-law to say the least. That said, having watched Bashist in action on numerous occassions, I can confirm he is an even better attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Reciprocal - Discipline issued in NY, 2008

updated on 01/17/2017

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in New York.

Bashist’s comment:

“No good deed goes unpunished. Over 12 years ago, I won a (very reduced fee) case for this person. The other party was ordered to pay some attorney's fees. 4 years after the case finished, this person filed a grievance against me. I agreed to accept a reprimand because of a technicality (my office manager placed the fees in the wrong account). I did nothing wrong.”

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2008

updated on 01/17/2017

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Bashist’s comment:

“There is only one discipline. New York also listed the same grievance when I obtained a NY license”

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Review Board

N/A

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Senior Attorney and Owner, Sharma & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2005 - Present

Cornerstone Community Association

Director

1994 - Present

Houston Lawyer Referral Service

Director

Latin American Chamber of Commerce

Director

Indo American PAC

Director

Asian American Coalition

Member

Asian American Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

NY Bar Associatoin

Member

Texas Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Northwest Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

won probation

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Education

1993

University of Oklahoma

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1991

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Speaking Engagements

2018

Faculty of Federal Advocates

Workers Compensation in Texas

2016

Introduction to Deportation Proceedings and the Refugee Admissions Process

Immigration

2015

Importance of Jury Duty

Jury Duty

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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