Dima Malhas

Dima Malhas

4.9
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 14 years

International law Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: International Law, Immigration, Corporate & Incorporation

600 1st Ave Suit 400, Seattle, WA

About Dima

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

International Law 40%

international corporate and commercial transactions with a large spectrum of industries such as Art, Women Entrepreneurship, Aerospace, Renewable & Clean Technologies, Entertainment and Media

40%
Corporate and Incorporation 30%

Corporate transactions, Corporate set-up complex structure, Joint-ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions

30%
Immigration 30%

Investment Immigration, including EB5, E1-E2 and L-1 visa and Family Law

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-750 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 14 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2011

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Location

Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC

600 1st Ave Suit 400, Seattle, WA, 98104-2291

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Dima Malhas's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer Sorenson | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Extremely Professional and Gets Results

I certainly recommend Ms. Malhas and her team's services for immigration issues. Regarding my own experiences with her, I was treated very well and was impressed with the quick communications her team had with me since my previous experience with other firms were negative in this regard. In addit...ion, everyone in her office was very courteous and helpful. Even though I'm not considered from a high-income bracket, the firm made me feel a priority every time I showed up or called, which I very much appreciate. I received all the help I needed regarding my request for a visa status change for my alien spouse, and all at a very reasonable cost, especially considering the great service provided. All in all, I would definitely recommend to family or friends and use again if needed.

Posted by Dalton F | September 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Got Me My Greencard!

My wife just got her greencard in the mail and I felt compelled to review Dima's exceptional work ethic and skill. I applied for my wife's K1 (fiance) visa and Dima helped me throughout the entire process. She helped me to understand the entire process, explained the documents I needed, reviewed ...all my documents, and submitted everything really quickly. She kept me informed throughout the way and my wife's case was processed and approved within 6 months! Another thing I appreciated was the always-quick responses that Dima and her associates showed whenever I inquired, called, or sent her an email. She was very accessible or always made sure that someone from her team got back to me when she wasn't available. Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Dima for anyone looking for skilled, experienced, and proven immigration-related legal counsel!

Posted by Mark Scotts | August 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

An Amazing Lawyer

My name is Marc and I've hired Miss Malhas a couple years ago to represent me and she has done such an amazing job from day one. At the time I hired her, I was in a very bad situation. I was in removal proceedings (NWDC in Tacoma) and she helped me get out of there after 57 days of being imprisone...d. From that period, I've moved many times and Ms. Malhas's team have helped me in that. Her team has always been just a phone call away if I had any questions or inquiries and, from the beginning, she's been extremely up front about expectations, fees, and everything else. In addition, we have gone back-and-forth in an email communication of over 100 emails and she was ALWAYS there to guide my decisions and help keep me positive. Currently, and in great part due to her exceptional persistence and activity, I've been granted a withholding of removal so I'm finally able to legally reside in the U.S. I really can't thank Ms. Malhas enough for what she's done for me and I will always recommend her to all my friends and family. From the bottom of my heart, I wish Ms. Malhas and all her loved ones the utmost blessings and everlasting gratitude.

Posted by Mark Jenkins | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Saved My Family

Dr. Malhas literally saved my family from being torn apart. I'm a US citizen and my wife is of Italian citizenship who was wrongfully accused by the US Department of Homeland security for a complete misunderstanding and was banned from entering the country (seems to be a common issue with the departm...ent these days). So my wife moved to Italy (Lecce) and my children & I remained here in Seattle. We went through so many lawyers (spending tons of money) trying to get her case resolved. It was at this point I was referred to Dr. Malhas by a colleague who highly recommended her firm. From the get-go, she was extremely professional and was prompt in returning all of our calls & emails. During our first consultation, she explained to us all the details and chances of success with our case in an honest and thorough manner. Throughout the entire case, Dr. Malhas made sure to involve my wife and I. She made us feel like we were indeed a priority in her firm. After Dr. Malhas successfully got some eyes in the department to review our case, she was able to get my wife's visa and paperwork done so she could move back to Seattle. I really cannot recommend Dr. Malhas enough! She saved my family from remaining split apart.

Posted by Ash Jenkins | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Immigration Lawyer and Lucky Referral

I've already been working with another partner of this same law firm (Mr. Edward Chung) for business-related consulting and I was referred to Dr. Malhas by Mr. Chung after I notified him of some investment opportunities that some of my overseas contacts wanted to go through. My own company has a ...direct stake in helping one of my overseas clients acquire his EB5 visas so we met with, and then hired, Dr. Malhas after realizing just how much experience she's had with similar cases. Overall, Dr. Malhas has been on top of everything and she's put just about all her resources at our disposal. The entire firm has been helpful and I already retain Mr Chung for other services. The EB5 process is still ongoing, but I can say with the utmost confidence that Dr. Malhas has been doing everything in her power to get the outcome we desire and we've had no issues so far. I highly recommend.

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Edward Chung

International law lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dr. Dima Malhas has profound experience in international business law and investment immigration matters (EB-5, L-1As, E-2s, etc.). Her experience and wealth of knowledge is only superseded by her commitment to her clients and assuring, as Managing Partner of CHUNG, MALHAS & MANTEL, PLLC that her international law team provides and the whole law firm provides nothing less than impeccable service to the clientele the firm serves. As an attorney who has been practicing law for over 13 years; I have not come across a lawyer more detailed oriented, perceptive and hard working than Dr. Dima Malhas. I am proud to have her as a colleague and named partner and look forward to continue working with her and learning from her experience for many years to come."

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Mark Mantel

International law lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been workind with Dr. Malhas for many years now, and I value her ethics, dedication to serve the best interests of her clients, as well as her creative lawyering. Dr. Malhas has been involved in multiple sucessful international transactions, and she always goes beyond to achieve her clients' goals. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Tuella Sykes

Immigration lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Dr. Malhas is an excellent resource in the legal community. She provides a wealth of information to her immigration clients in the States as well as those internationally. Dr. Malhas thinks outside of he box which can only be seen as an asset to those who seek out her services."

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Derek Medina

International law lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent, experienced, hard-working and organized. I have seen her work and am impressed."

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Banafsheh Akhlaghi

Immigration lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer and do so with the highest of regards. Ms. Malhas is a thoughtful, brilliant, detailed, and caring advocate/attorney. She is trustworthy with the most sensitive of issues and highly versed in her profession to carry out the most challenging of matters. In this attorney, a client has a capable and talented representative, while her opponents have an ethically driven and fiercely competent colleague seeking peaceful resolution. Ms. Malhas makes the legal profession better because she is a model of the best of the profession."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1993

Law-making and Development Scholarship, International Law Institute, Georgetown University

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Partner, Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC

2012 - 2013

Attorney, The Arab League, Arab Women Organization

2011 - 2011

International Consultant, United Nations Development Fund (UNDP)

2009 - 2011

Senior Consultant, One world 2011

2006 - 2009

Co-Author and Publication Consultant, Regional Program Director, The Freedom House

2006 - 2006

International Legal Consultant, United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

2005 - 2005

International Legal Consultant, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

2004 - 2004

Legal Consultant, The World Bank, MENA Region

2003 - 2004

Associate, Akhlaghi & Associates

1999 - 2001

Associate, The Law Offices of H. Edward Ballout

1997 - 1998

Associate, AIS, Inc., Associate

1997 - 1997

Associate, The Chandler Law Firm Chartered

Associations

2013 - Present

International Bar Associtation

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Attorney Member

Harvard Law School, The Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Poker Strategic Thinking Group

Attorney Member

Human Forum for Women's Rights

Founding Member

Jordan Bar Association

Attorney Member

International Law Institute

Member

Middle East Law Institute

Member

Moot Court American Bar Association

Attorney Member

National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA)

Executive Board Member

Education

2003

Golden Gate University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

American University, Washington College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

University of Jordan, School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1994

Georgetown University Law Center

International Law Institute

1987

Royal Academy of Music

Piano

Speaking Engagements

2012

International Students and Entrepreneurship & Immigration Options

Entrepreneurship and Immigration

2012

Global Entrepreneurship Panel Event

Women Entrepreneuship

2012

Publications

2013

The Arab League, Arab Women Organization, Arab Women and Democracy, Egypt Mobilization of Women in the Democratization Process

2013

Chung, Malhas & Mantel, PLLC Your rights under U.S. vs Windsor

2012

The Arab League, Arab Women Organization Regional Framework To Combat Violence Against Women, Egypt Global and Regional Initiatives on VAW

2009

Freedom House Women’s Rights in the Kuwaiti Personal Status Law and Bahraini Shari’a Judicial Rulings: Theory Part 13-26 (with B. Al Awdi, A. Al Attawi and H. Al Mubarak)

2006

The United Nations Millenium Project Public choices, Private Decisions: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Millennium Development Goals (with S. Bernstein and CJ Hansen)

2006

Freedom House Freedom of the Press (with KD Karlekar)

2006

The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Arab States Regional Office, Kuwait The Women Cultural Social Society in Kuwait, Freedom House, Kuwaiti Parliamentary Elections Survey Report: Reforming Family Law Program

2004

The World Bank Gender and Investment Legislation: Bahrain, Egypt, and Jordan

2004

The World Bank, MENA Gender and Development in the Middle East and North Africa

2002

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA/CST, Amman, Jordan Adolescent Rights and Gender Based Violence in Legislation in Jordan

Languages

English

Arabic

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