Atty. Shirin Afsous
Shirin Afsous is an experienced litigator in the field of commercial litigation. As a proactive professional, she is adept at client interaction and excels at crafting strategic case plans.
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Shirin Afsous is a Senior Associate based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and government. Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2015) and University of Mary Washington (B.A., 2012). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Vice President, Iranian-American Bar Association •President Emeritus, D and C. Serves clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shirin Afsous is an experienced litigator in the field of commercial litigation
- As a proactive professional, she is adept at client interaction and excels at crafting strategic case plans
- Her areas of experience span across a vast array of sectors including financial services litigation, labor & employment, government contracts, and commercial disputes
- Her proficiency extends beyond the borders of her home state, as she skillfully handles cases across the nation in both state and federal courts
- Moreover, she is a frequent participant in administrative proceedings, often providing invaluable assistance to clients embroiled in governmental investigations
- As a first chair attorney, Shirin has taken the lead in numerous matters, showcasing her leadership and litigation skills
- Her deep experience encompasses a wide range of legal proceedings, from drafting and research to preparing witnesses for trial
- She is skilled at conducting depositions and arguing dispositive motions, proving her versatility in different aspects of litigation
- Concentrations •Complex commercial litigation •Financial services litigation •Government Investigations •Bid Protests •Employment Litigation Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Jose M. Lopez, Superior Court of District of Columbia, 2015-2017 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” 2021-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Virginia Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2019-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Washington, D.C
- Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2019-2023 •Listed, Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2025 •Selected, Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 venue, 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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