Atty. Shirin Afsous

Atty. Shirin Afsous

Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts.

McLean McLean 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Shirin Afsous at a glance

Shirin Afsous is a family law, employment, business, litigation, and adr attorney based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2016) and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2016) and University of Mary Washington (B.A., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly in administrative proceedings, including assisting clients involved in governmental investigations. Shirin has handled trials as first chair attorney, and has wide-ranging experience drafting, researching, preparing witnesses for trial, conducting depositions, and arguing dispositive motions.

Concentrations
  • Complex commercial litigation
  • Financial services litigation
  • Government Investigations
  • Bid Protests
  • Employment Litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Shirin Afsous's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in McLean are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shirin Afsous

Where is Shirin Afsous's law office located?
Shirin Afsous's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shirin Afsous handle?
Shirin Afsous focuses on family law, employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Shirin Afsous practiced law?
Shirin Afsous has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Shirin Afsous go to law school?
Shirin Afsous earned their education at (J.D., 2016); (B.A., 2012).
How can I contact Shirin Afsous for a consultation?
You can contact Shirin Afsous directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Shirin Afsous received?
Shirin Afsous's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Family Law.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2016
B.A.
University of Mary Washington
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Ones to Watch,” 2021-2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Rising Stars,” 2019-2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected, Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2016
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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