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When families in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. find themselves in need of a lawyer, Amy Griggs understands the importance of that decision. Amy Griggs has been representing families in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, and serious car and trucking crash cases since 2007. Amy Griggs approaches each case with the goal of showing the clients all of their legal options to obtain the best possible result, guiding them through the legal process with compassion and understanding.. Before even graduating from law school, Amy Griggs was drawn to medical malpractice cases and began working as a law clerk in a medical malpractice defense firm. Amy Griggs then began the first four years of her career representing health care providers and hospitals in medical malpractice litigation. Amy Griggs realized her true passion was to put her trial skills to work benefiting families in their greatest time of need. She then shifted her practice to only representation of Plaintiffs. Since then, Amy Griggs has been recovering verdicts and settlements for families around Virginia and Washington D.C.. If you wish to file an injury claim, Amy Griggs can guide you through each step of the process. After carefully reviewing the details of your case during a free initial consultation, she will create and implement an approach that reflects your specific needs. She will remain at your side until your personal injury case resolves in the most effective and timely manner possible.. Amy Griggs also has significant experience teaming with other lawyers on a referral basis to assist at trial and to bring her expertise and knowledge to work toward beneficial resolution of referral cases.

Stephanie represents government contractors of all sizes in bid protest and claims litigation before the United States Court of Federal Claims, United States Government Accountability Office, and Boards of Contract Appeals. Stephanie has significant experience in counseling clients regarding federal government-contracts specific labor and employment laws, including the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly, the Service Contract Act) and the Davis-Bacon Act. She also advises government contractors on a variety of matters such as subcontracting and teaming issues, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance, suspensions and debarments.. Stephanie also represents corporate clients and executives on business and employment related matters, including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims, discrimination and retaliation claims brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, non-compete disputes, breach of contract claims, and other business disputes and corporate transactional matters. She has represented clients in connection with Department of Labor investigations into labor law violations.

Solutions-focused, detail-oriented attorney with extensive experience in bankruptcy, insolvency and creditor's rights, as well as,  analyzing, structuring, and negotiating complex commercial and residential transactions.

Sharifa Abbasi is the founder and principal attorney of the Abbasi Law Firm. Her practice is centered around family-based immigration, removal defense, U visas, complex citizenship matters, and business immigration. She regularly appears before USCIS and immigration courts throughout the United States. She holds a law degree from the University of Baltimore, where she represented numerous clients in removal proceedings, while working with the Immigrant Rights Clinic. She is licensed in both the states of Virginia and Maryland.. Ms. Abbasi served as the Legal and Congressional Counselor with the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC. In this role, she frequently represented the Embassy’s legal interests before the U.S. Department of State, and managed all legal matters including detainee removal, contractual obligations, and bi-lateral agreements between Afghanistan and the U.S. During this time, she also worked as Of-Counsel for the Law Firm of Valera and Associates. She advised clients on issues involving immigration related adjudications, inadmissibility and deportability grounds, asylum applications, adjustment of status, family-based issues, family law, and citizenship processes. She then joined the HMA Law Firm.. As a first-generation immigrant herself, Ms. Abbasi has been a tireless advocate for immigrants and refugees. In addition to managing her law firm, Ms. Abbasi has dedicated numerous hours assisting and advocating for the newly arrived Afghan refugees on a pro bono basis. She has held numerous legal orientations and assisted in legal clinics where she has provided legal assistance to the Afghan refugees. She has appeared as the subject matter expert on a multitude of media outlets, including Al-Jazeera, and Voice of America. She had weekly sessions on a Dari language channel called Kabul Tv where she explained and expanded on important U.S. immigration processes for a worldwide Afghan audience. She continues to share her knowledge and expertise as a guest on several podcasts and social media channels.Ms. Abbasi is fluent in English and Dari (Farsi/Persian), and is conversational in Urdu and Spanish.

Sarah has extensive experience representing corporations and individuals from around the world in securing non-immigrant work visas, including visas for specialty occupations and professionals, treaty investors and traders, multinational managers, athletes, actors, musicians, cultural groups and artists. She additionally represents clients seeking immigrant visas through labor certifications, extraordinary ability petitions, national interest waivers and Eb-5 investor petitions. Sarah also assists individuals in family based permanent residence and citizenship applications.. Sarah is an avid traveler and devoted language student. She has a special appreciation for the immigration process and has personal experience with family based immigration applications in the U.S. and temporary work visas abroad.. Sarah is a member of the State Bar of Texas, District of Columbia (D.C.) Bar, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, and the American Bar Association (ABA). She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Sam focuses her practice on a wide range of matters, including employment and business law. She represents companies, employees, and executives in both federal and state litigation and personnel matters. A portion of her litigation practice is dedicated to post-employment litigation, involving fraud, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, leaked confidential information, defamation, and civil conspiracy.. Prior to joining Berenzweig Leonard, Sam served as law clerk to the Honorable Rossie D. Alston, Jr. of the Court of Appeals of Virginia and law clerk to the Honorable Craig D. Johnston, then acting Chief Judge, of the Prince William County Circuit Court. During law school, Sam worked at various Northern Virginia law offices specializing in business litigation, employment and labor law, and wills, trusts, and estates, interned for the Honorable Reggie B. Walton of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and participated in Berenzweig Leonard’s Law Clerk Program. Prior to law school, Sam was a paralegal at one of Washington, D.C.’s top law firms, and was selected to participate in a pro bono rotation at a center to help families in need.

Review: "He helped us draw million dollar acquisitions. Always explaining the law for lay people. Great communication skills.". Serving the M&A, capital raising and other transactional needs of growth companies and those that invest in growth companies.   My goal is to form long-term partnership relationships with my clients.  I seek to be an integral part of each client's success.

My family migrated to United States while I was very young.  As a young immigrant I was accused of a crime that I did not commit.  I was arrested, handcuffed, and questioned.  I understand the burden of being charged with a crime. I have been a defendant and a client myself. I know how it feels when your constitutional rights are violated.  I know what it means to be innocent and yet accused of doing something wrong.  I know what it means when the Judicial System seems to be deaf and blind.. Also growing up in an immigrant family has help me understand that an Immigration status is not just a status; it is a change in a family's life.. Prior to becoming an attorney I managed a company with an annual budget of over 25 million dollars and 300 employees. For 15 years I hired attorneys who represented our business in various disputes.  I know how it feels to rely on your attorney to protect the business that you worked so hard to build.. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I earned my Juris Doctoral degree among the top tier of my class from Howard University School of Law.. I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, Beta Gamma Sigma business fraternity, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Association for Justice, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Fairfax Bar Association, Northern Virginia Black Lawyers Association, and several other organizations. I was selected and enlisted as an Attorney in 2009 edition of Who's Who in Black Washington D.C. I also served on the board of directors of D.C. Police Foundation. I am barred in D.C. and Virginia.

Ms. Krogmann handles a high volume of divorce support, custody trials and settlement conferences. She is a productive and practical lawyer who, colleagues say, seems to relish a good battle more than she lets on.. Ms. Krogmann is admitted to the Virginia State Bar, the Federal District Court (Eastern District of Virginia) and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is involved in the Virginia State Bar Association, Family Law and Litigation Sections, Arlington County Bar Association, Fairfax County Bar Association and Virginia Women’s Attorney Association.. She received her undergraduate degree in 1994 and her Juris Doctor in 1997. In 2006, Ms. Krogmann successfully completed the National Trial Advocacy College at the University of Virginia School of Law.. She and her family live in Arlington and are actively involved in the Arlington community.

Mr. Kaveh Noorishad concentrates his practice in criminal and civil litigation and practices throughout all Virginia state courts as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He has defended a wide variety of criminal matters ranging from minor traffic offenses to serious felony charges. In addition to his criminal practice, Mr. Noorishad has also litigated several multi-million dollar civil actions involving personal injury, professional liability, construction litigation, mold litigation and toxic torts.Mr. Noorishad earned his Bachelor of Arts, with honors, in International Business from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2001.  He earned his Masters in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from the American University in Washington, D.C. in 2003.  Mr. Noorishad then earned his Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2006. While attending law school, Mr. Noorishad was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics and published “The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Its Effect on In-House Legal Counsel”, 18 Geo. J. Ethics 1041(2005).Mr. Noorishad has been awarded with several prestigious honors, including membership into the "Top 100 National Trial Attorneys" and the "Top 40 Under 40" - both for his work as a criminal trial attorney in Virginia.  Mr. Noorishad has also been recognized by the American Institute of Criminal Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Criminal Attorneys in Virginia" for Client Satisfaction. Mr. Noorishad has been further recognized by the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys as one of the "10 Best DUI Attorneys in Virginia" for Client Satisfaction.  Mr. Noorishad enjoys a "Superb" AVVO rating (the highest possible rating) in the areas of Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and Speeding violations. Mr. Noorishad has defended clients whose cases have been publicized by news agencies including The Washington Post,  NBC-4 News, ABC-7 News, WUSA-9 News, WTOP, WJLA, The Fairfax Times, The Fairfax City Patch, The Falls Church Times, The Falls Church Patch,  The McLean Patch, The Reston Patch, and The Falls Church News Press.Mr. Noorishad is a member of the American Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fairfax Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the National Trial Attorneys Association.  In his spare time, Mr. Noorishad enjoys watching football, playing basketball, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Mr. DiNucci is a seasoned sole practitioner with over 36 years of experience in litigating complex civil cases across various domains. He has adeptly represented a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, and publicly-traded companies, in matters ranging from contract negotiations to intricate civil disputes. His extensive experience includes drafting and negotiating business sale agreements, commercial leases, and employment contracts.. Throughout his career, Mr. DiNucci has successfully litigated cases in numerous jurisdictions across the United States, with a primary focus on the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Licensed to practice in New York as well, he collaborates with local counsel to litigate in other regions.. Mr. DiNucci’s clientele includes a wide range of professionals and entities, from attorneys and financial institutions to healthcare providers and real estate agencies. Known for his ability to quickly grasp and address the unique needs of each client, he has consistently achieved favorable outcomes, often against larger law firms.. With a background in small, medium-sized, and large law firms, Mr. DiNucci prides himself on his adaptability, deep understanding of client needs, and unwavering commitment to taking on new challenges.

Mr. Dearson is a business, technology, and employment/immigration attorney, with substantial experience in support of small-medium businesses and international transactions. His practice focuses on assisting foreign corporations doing business in the United States, as well as domestic corporations doing business overseas.. Main areas of practice: General Counsel services, Representing High-Tech Companies, Intellectual Property (inclu. Technology Contracts, Licensing, Trademarks, Trade Secrets), Employment law (HR Law, Hiring and Firing, Payroll Law), Commercial Leasing, and Business Immigration law (aka Employment-based Immigration).. The law firm's Employment-based Immigration practice centers on Immigration planning for foreign nationals entrepreneurs and corporations, Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visas (Permanent Residency) petitions, Corporate Relocation, Consular Processing, Loss of Nationality or Renunciation of Citizenship.. Mr. Dearson has substantial experience in representing multinational corporations and individuals in matters of corporate relocations, immigration, and employment of global workforce. He frequently represents clients before the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the U.S. Department of State (DOS), both in regular and controversy petitions. He has considerable expertise in submissions of specific immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions for the benefit of multinational managers, executives, skilled professionals, investors and traders (L-1, E-1, E-2, H-1B visa categories and employment-based petitions for permanent residence) as well as loss of nationality or renunciation of U.S. citizenship petitions.. Mr. Dearson's IP transactions practice involves structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements and policies related to commercial and technology matters, including IP licensing, teaming agreements, channel-partner agreements, strategic alliance agreements, development agreements, SaaS and SaaP agreements, support and maintenance agreements, resale and distribution agreements, consulting and sub-contracting agreements, as well as advising clients on privacy and data protection matters.

Michael is an attorney practicing primarily within General Counsel, P.C.’s Corporate and Government Contracts Practice Groups. Michael joined GCPC after a successful career as a government employee and government contractor within the intelligence community.. Out of college, Michael spent his early career as a software engineer in the intelligence community. Following his government service, Michael founded and ran Incisive Technology, Inc., which provided technology services and business consulting to the federal government and large corporate clients.. After leading Incisive Technology for fifteen years, Michael decided to attend law school. He earned a Juris Doctorate and LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. While attending Georgetown Law, Michael worked with General Counsel, P.C. as a government contracts consultant.. Michael couples his legal education and experience within the intelligence community as an IT expert and government contractor to serve General Counsel, P.C.’s clients. Whether negotiating contractual relationships with large businesses and government agencies, finding solutions for balancing financial obligations, or advising on corporate operations and tax matters, Michael has the hands-on practical business experience to help guide business owners and executives toward sustainable growth and profitability. This experience will be invaluable to General Counsel, P.C.’s clients.

Kenneth Liu adviseson issues related to trademark and brand selection, registration, andenforcement; license agreements; and disputeresolution. Mr. Liu also counsels clients on Internet, domainname, computer, music, copyright, and website policies.  Additionally, Mr. Liu helps to establish nonprofit organizations and advises on tax-exemption issues.. Mr. Liu volunteers as co-Director of Christian LegalAid of Northern Virginia.

Karen started her legal career as a staff attorney at Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), where she worked in the areas of housing and family law from 1997 to 2002. She served as the Managing Attorney for the Fairfax branch of Legal Services from October 2000 through July 2002.. Assisting clients with a variety of issues. In 2002, Karen joined her husband’s firm as his managing attorney, where she has continued her practice in the areas of family law and landlord-and–tenant disputes, and branched out into other areas, including criminal and traffic defense and personal injury. Karen fights tirelessly for clients throughout Northern VA.. Choose a responsive law firm in Northern VA. At The Leiser Law Firm our lawyers return phone calls and emails promptly. Whether you need assistance with an accident, a divorce or a criminal law matter, we are ready to help your resolve your case in a timely and affordable manner. To find out if you qualify for a free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers,

Joe Jackson is a founding member of Roth Jackson who concentrates on finance, restructuring and real estate matters. Mr. Jackson began his legal career as a commercial litigation attorney and now regularly represents lenders and business entities in commercial financings, asset and stock sales and other asset dispositions. Additionally, he represents creditors in workout-related litigation and bankruptcy matters in state and federal courts in Virginia and Maryland. Mr. Jackson also serves as outside counsel to businesses throughout the region regarding entity formation, governance and transaction-related issues. Mr. Jackson has a Top Secret security clearance from Defense Investigative Security Clearance Office.. He is a member of the Virginia and Maryland bars and is admitted to practice before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mr. Jackson is an active member of the Fairfax and Loudoun County chambers of commerce and the Circuit Court Committee of the Fairfax Bar Association. He has been recognized as one of Virginia’s “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business magazine.

Jessica Marchegiano, Esq., established JM Law, PLLC in 2019 to serve her existing clients and to provide comprehensive services to the clients of Cassaday & Company. JM Law, PLLC allows her to work collaboratively with families through all phases of their legacy planning. She has a special affinity for families with young children and enjoys the process of strategizing for their long-term benefit. With her strategic emphasis with families with special needs, she has served as an advisor to the Cancer Center Book Project (an affiliate of The Write-Away Group, a non-profit support program for cancer survivors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area) and the Legacy Planning Advisory Committee of the Virginia Hospital Center Foundation.. Jessica Marchegiano has been practicing for more than 18 years, serving as a partner at Conway and Pannell PC since 2008. Many clients have been with her since 2001, when she brought a professional specialization in handling trust administration and probate issues as an associate with William Conway. Jessica graduated with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, and was admitted to the Maryland bar and the Virginia Bar in 2002. She previously earned a paralegal certificate from the Georgetown University Legal Assistant Program and was employed in a Maryland attorney’s office for several years where she was responsible for ascertaining and valuing assets, funding trusts, initiating and overseeing estate and probate administration, and coordinating trust administration for client families. She was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC, in 1996.. Jessica is an accomplished speaker and is sought after by civic groups, women’s clubs, and organizations whose members wish to educate themselves regarding sophisticated approaches to estate planning especially for women at all stages of life. She resides in Sterling, Virginia with her two young daughters, taking an active part in the local community and her children’s school. You can often find her at soccer tournaments cheering them on.

Jacob relates to his clients because he knows the importance of a job. Jacob grew up in a poor family, and as a child he personally experienced how unemployment and underemployment can lead to homelessness. This is why he finds real meaning in advocating for individuals facing trouble at work.. Jacob was Born in Richmond, Virginia. Before starting J. Madison PLC, he worked at the White House, where he was a member of the Vice President's legal team. He worked to help the President and Vice President identify and address some of the nation's most important legal issues, including those effecting minorities and women in the workplace. Jacob also worked for the Department of Justice and the Commonwealth’s Attorney in Loudoun County, Virginia where he prosecuted criminal cases.. Jacob is a graduate of George Mason University School of Law and of Arkansas State University. He has a strong interest in information technology and the ability of evolving technology to improve the legal services available to clients. While at Mason Law, he published the article, “Storing Documents in the Cloud: Toward an Evidentiary Privilege Protecting Papers and Effects Stored on the Internet,” in the George Mason University Civil Rights Law Journal. He calls himself “a pure digital native.” Because of Jacob’s research into privacy and cloud computing, the popular technology website interviewed him and included his comments in an article about the attorney-client privilege in the modern age.. Not strictly a legal nerd, Jacob also has a love of sports. Jacob was a competitive women’s gymnastics coach for seven years before turning to a career in the law, and he has a bachelor of science degree in sport management. He has coached here in Virginia and at competitions around the country, including at the USAG JO National Championships. Jacob still loves coaching, and he sometimes fills in as a substitute coach at an area gym.. Jacob and his wife Jenny are parents to three beautiful girls. Between raising two (soon three) girls and helping his clients, Jacob sometime finds time to relax and enjoy science fiction, legal thrillers, and mountain biking.

Izak is Assistant General Counsel at MITRE (a leading science and technology nonprofit engaging in research and development in the public interest), where he provides strategic guidance on corporate compliance, commercial contracts, international governance, tech transactions, and disputes. He is a licensed Attorney in New York, Washington DC, the US Supreme Court, and registered Corporate Counsel in Virginia (USA), a Barrister & Solicitor in Ontario (Canada), and a Lawyer in Victoria (Australia). He is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional - EU (CIPP/E).. Prior to MITRE, Izak was the global in-house compliance and contracts counsel for Access Now (an international digital rights and data advocacy nonprofit) after having worked in litigation and corporate transactions at a commercial law firm. He obtained his Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Melbourne, having also studied law at McGill University.. Izak is active in the legal community, and is currently an Associate Judge - Awards and Subgrants for the American Bar Association (ABA), Arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), member of the ABA Pro Bono and Public Service Committee, and Programs Co-Chair for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) International Legal Affairs Network.. Outside of work, Izak serves with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary as a Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO), Vessel Examiner (VE), and Operational Auxiliarist (AX), a Volunteer Attorney with Pro Bono Partnership, Pro Bono Attorney with the ABA's "Free Legal Answers" Program, law student mentor with Melbourne Law School, and Young Mediator with the International Mediation Institute (IMI). He is also an Ambassador with the Digital Grassroots program and a Member of Harvard Law School’s Systemic Justice Initiative.. Izak has been awarded the following professional designations: Associate (A.CIArb) - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb); Member (M.AiADR) - Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AiADR); Member (M.CMI) - Chartered Management Institute (CMI); Professional (P.RI) - Resolution Institute (RI); Member (M.AICD) - Australian Institute of Corporate Directors (AICD).

I was a Coast Guard Officer before entering the private practice of law.   I focus primarily on patent litigation including Inter Partes Reviews (IPR) and Covered Business Method Reviews (CBM).

I am an experienced attorney who specializes in the protection of software and related intellectual property. These specialties are a natural evolution of a 20-year first career in the software field.. In my early years as a software engineer, I developed arcade games, home-computer games, robotics and other real-time control software, combat simulation software, and all kinds of device drivers and utilities. I also held executive positions in several mid-size technology companies and I owned two small software engineering firms.. From that base of engineering and business experience, I am able to offer knowledgeable advice on a variety of technical and business issues. I am just as comfortable in court as I am in a boardroom, a high-tech lab, or garage workbench.. As a litigator, I am involved in all aspects of software patent and copyright disputes, from pre-suit investigations through expert discovery, motions practice, settlement negotiation, trial, and appeal. My cases have involved many different computer-related technologies, including object linking and embedding, vehicle interface and control systems, variable data printing, network monitoring, digital music, and navigation.. As a transactional attorney, I draft and prosecute patent applications, file copyright registrations, and prepare many different kinds of agreements relating to the protection of technology and intellectual property. I have also prepared opinions covering patent validity, enforceability and infringement. My technical subject matter experience includes real-time control systems, games, combat simulators, telecommunications, language compilers and translators, database management systems, and business methods.. Before joining Berenzweig-Leonard, I was a litigator and patent attorney with Cloudigy Law. Before that, I was a litigator at Crowell & Moring, and a patent attorney at Kenyon & Kenyon (now Andrews Kurth Kenyon).. On the side, I love to study cognitive psychology, particularly the mechanisms that underlie human reason, persuasion, perception, and belief. I am an active member of the West Springfield chapter of Rotary International. And on weekends, you can often find me riding my Harley on the back roads of Virginia.

Hobbies are scuba diving and classic cars.

Heather is a member of the following groups:. -           Board Member of SPARK (Prince William Education Foundation). -           Board Member and Officer of Smart Beginnings Greater Prince William (a group that works to bring kindergarten readiness to underprivileged kids in Prince William County). -           Board Member of Courage FUN Project Foundation (bringing athletics, including soccer, to title 1 schools and kids with disabilities). -           Leadership Prince William Alumnae, Class of 2012. -           “Moms Run This Town,” a local running group. Heather is married to Steven Steele and they have three children.  In her nonexistent free time, Heather enjoys reading presidential biographies, letter-writing, fountain pens, watercolor painting, triathlons, cooking, and sleep (in that order). :)

Hassan is the founder and principal of the HMA Law Firm.  Licensed to practice in Maryland and Virginia, fluent or proficient in eight languages besides English, known and respected among his peers for his knowledge of the law, research and writing ability, trial skills, and having earned a reputation among his peers as the “go-to” attorney in matters of immigration law, Hassan is an aggressive, dynamic and knowledgeable lawyer who passionately believes in fighting for his clients.Hassan maintains an of counsel relationship with the Law Offices of Omar Baloch, PLLC in Raleigh, NC.  He is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, and is able to speak, read, and write all these languages in their native scripts. He is also proficient in Spanish, Arabic, French, and Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. This gives him the ability to relate to his clients in a unique way.  A firm believer in unity in diversity, he has advised nationals of 115 countries around the world, and counting.Hassan has 14 years of experience in immigration and criminal defense, and is especially familiar with the immigration consequences of criminal activity.  He regularly counsels his own clients and defense attorneys on the immigration consequences of pleas and convictions for their non-citizen clients. He has lectured before Virginia defense attorneys on the topic, creating social media groups to better train defense lawyers. He is a regular invited speaker and writer on various topics related to immigration, and is frequently quoted in local and national media.Hassan holds a law degree from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. While in law school, he clerked for a high-profile New Orleans firm where he learned and was trained in a considerable variety of legal fields, ranging from personal injury to commercial litigation to medical malpractice. Prior to his career as a lawyer, Hassan was a successful and motivational teacher. He taught Urdu and Hindi at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC and also taught high school classes in religion and law. He maintained a career as a real estate sales agent in North Carolina.Hassan was born and raised in North Carolina and now resides in Virginia with his wife and children.

Gregory M. Caffas is an associate at Roth Jackson. Mr. Caffas works in all of the firm’s practice areas to deliver the best possible outcome to clients. He focuses particularly on commercial litigation, creditor’s rights, labor and employment, and direct marketing law.. Mr. Caffas enjoys navigating all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, discovery, and claim construction. He has first-chair experience litigating cases in both state and federal courts. Mr. Caffas also strives to equitably resolve disputes outside of the courtroom whenever possible, and he has negotiated dozens of settlements for his clients.. Prior to joining Roth Jackson, Mr. Caffas was an associate at a small firm practicing civil and domestic litigation. While in law school, he was a legal intern for the Institute of International Banking Law and Practice where he worked primarily on trade-based financial crime compliance and served as student editor for multiple editions of their Annual Review of International Banking Law. Mr. Caffas also worked as a clerk for Violent Crimes and Narcotics Trafficking division of the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney’s Office, and as a summer clerk in the Shanghai office of AllBright Law Offices, where he assisted in EB-5 visa plan requirements for investors looking to immigrate to the United States.. Mr. Caffas was an active member of George Mason’s Trial Advocacy Association, serving as a member of its executive board and competing in multiple mock trial competitions around the country. He was also Associate Editor of George Mason’s Journal of International Commercial Law.