$ 275-300 per hour
Sameh Afifi
also known as Sam Afifi
About Sameh
Biography
I bring 25-years experience as a civil and environment engineer working in the construction, water, environmental, and human development sectors into the legal field. My life and professional experience enable me to help my clients reach their objectives through contested litigation in the courts and/or through agreements/setllements with their opposing parties. I focus my practice in all areas of family law in addition to construction defect and environmental law. I am licensed to practice law in Colorado and has been awarded Avvo Client’s Choice 2021 Award. I am specialized in litigating highly contested divorces and child custody cases in the District Courts of Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson. I earned my Juris Doctor from Sturm College of Law in Denver. I received my Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University in 1994.
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Licensed in Colorado for 6 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2019
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Location
McConaughy & Sarkissian, P.C.
4725 S. Monaco Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80237
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Sameh Afifi's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Mehdi | January 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He saved my life
My ex filed motions against me and sameh provided not only great service , but genuine compassion. He is a good human being that will not take advantage of you and I will always remember what he did for me in the darkest and most vulnerable time of my life. The only way I can really show thanks i...
Posted by Shahla | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
You are a Champion !!"
Dr. Sameh Afifi is an example of a great Attorney; he has responsiveness, (analytical, great research, speaking, and listening) skills. He invests loyalty in his clients. He is a dedicated, knowledgeable professional with a practical yet creative approach to family law negotiations. He makes progress...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Well Versed
Sam is very well-versed with the law, kind, calm, and highly educated. I highly recommend him :)
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and Trustworthy
Working with Sameh has been a pleasant experience. He is a very truthful and honest person. Sometimes legal advice can be hard to hear, but Sameh always tied together the pieces of my case with the applicable law while still leaving room for our emotions.
Posted by Liliana | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Quality guidance
Couldn’t have asked for better guidance and representation for my divorce case. Mr Afifi, Charmain Rivera, and everyone else in the office that assisted were very professional, responsive, & amiable.
Sameh Afifi's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Afifi is one of the few attorneys who has drive, knowledge, and direction that allow him to put his clients first and ensure obligations related to litigation are timely and professionally addressed. This is as opposed to the many attorneys I see who believe the volume of their voice is all they need. It has been a great pleasure to work with Mr. Afifi."
"Sam is a true problem solver. In a world where too many family law attorneys choose aggression over solution, Sam is committed to a respectful, solution-oriented case approach. I was honored to have him on the other side of the table. As a result of his actions, our clients were able to divorce with dignity. Thanks Sam!"
"Sam is an amazing attorney with a vast range of professional experiences and knowledge, which make him one of a kind. Sam is one of the most thorough and thoughtful attorneys I have ever worked with and his legal skills both in and out of court are exceptional. I highly endorse Sam Afifi for all family law matters."
Aldon Anderson
Construction and development lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Client's Choice 2021, Avvo
2018
Public Good Distinction Certificate, University of Denver Sturm College of Law
2017
For best interest in Water Law, Judge Roger Klein Scholarship
1995
Tolba Award for best Environmental Research, Ministry of Water Resrouces
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, McConaughy & Sarkissian
2020 - 2021
Law Clerk to Honorable Lisa Arnolds, Colorado District Court
2006 - 2010
Project Manager, then Regional Water Specialist, United Nations Development Programme
1997 - 1999
Assistant Professor, Colorado State University
1988 - 2013
Tenured Professor, National Water Research Center
Associations
2019 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2019 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Water Law SectionMember
2019 - Present
Colorado Bar Association, Environmental Law SectionMember
Education
2018
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Master of Legal Studies - Natural Resources & Env Law
1994
Colorado State University
PhD - Doctorate in Civil & Environmental Engineering
1990
Colorado State University
MS - Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering
1987
Cairo University
BS - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Speaking Engagements
2022
MVL Bootcamp
Procedural Process in Divorce
2021
Arab Water Security for Peace and Sustainable Development, DUBAI, UAE
International Law for Transboundary Water Resources
Publications
2018
University of Denver Water Law Review - 22 U. DENV. WATER L. REV. 51-60 (2018)
At Hindsight: Did the Historical Development of Water Law in Colorado Promote Sustainable Development in the State?
2011
2008
2006
2004
CSU Hydrology Journal
Petroleum hydrocarbon contamination of groundwater in Suez: causes severe fire risk
Languages
Arabic
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Who would a child live with?
17 May 2022
Q&A
My son has been in my care since birth. I was never married to his father does this mean that I have sole custody?
21 May 2022
Q&A
Does my girlfriend moving out of my house have legal grounds for asking for financial support from me?
13 Dec 2021