Atty. Shazmah Hakim

Atty. Shazmah Hakim

Shazmah Hakim is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, general corporate, hotel and resort law. Shazmah received a M.A. degree from New York University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Bethesda Bethesda 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Shazmah Hakim at a glance

Shazmah Hakim is a V.P. & Sr. Coun. based in Bethesda, Maryland. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1998) and New York University (M.A., 1993). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shazmah Hakim is a lawyer practicing corporate transactions, general corporate, hotel and resort law
  • Shazmah received a M.A. degree from New York University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Shazmah practices in Bethesda, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Shazmah Hakim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shazmah Hakim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Shazmah Hakim's law office located?
Shazmah Hakim's law practice is located in Bethesda, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shazmah Hakim handle?
Shazmah Hakim focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Shazmah Hakim practiced law?
Shazmah Hakim has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Shazmah Hakim go to law school?
Shazmah Hakim earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (M.A., 1993).
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1998
M.A.
New York University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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