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Laila Raheen

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  • Divorce, Family Law
  • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Shirin Afsous
Shirin Afsous April 16, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Ms. Raheen is an intelligent, aggressive, and experienced family law attorney. She zealously advocates for her clients, but is willing to seek settlement when possible. She has a common sense approach to her practice and is easy for clients to work with. I highly recommend Ms. Raheen. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Raheen and I are co-workers/colleagues.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Ms. Raheen is the lead attorney on a number of cases we have worked on together. She is also a mentor to younger attorneys at our firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
September 2017 to present.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. Ms. Raheen is an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients. She works hard to obtain the best results for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Raheen has an excellent knowledge of Virginia case law, state code, and state and local procedural matters. She makes it a point to stay updated on any changes to the Virginia Code and to read any new case law that has been published from the appellate courts. She also ensures that her co-workers/colleagues do the same by engaging in discussions pertaining to recent developments in the law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is able to quickly spot potential problems in a case and create efficient strategy to deal with them. She is able to get desirable results for her clients because of her thorough and methodical legal analysis.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is well-versed at the law and she is able to effectively communicate her knowledge to her co-workers/colleagues and her clients. She is patient and will take the time to go over an issue or matter until her client or colleague understands the concept and is comfortable with moving forward with the matter.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Raheen follows all ethics rules and requirements and is committed to serving the legal community in an ethical and honest manner. She maintains a professional and polite demeanor with both clients and opposing counsel.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Brianna D. Salerno
Brianna D. Salerno April 13, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Ms. Raheen is a knowledgeable family law attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients and is dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for her clients whether inside or outside the courthouse. I highly recommend Ms. Raheen. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Raheen and I are co-workers/colleagues.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Ms. Raheen has been the lead attorney on a few cases we have worked on together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2017 to present time.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. Ms. Raheen is an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients. She will work hard to obtain the best results for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Raheen has an excellent knowledge of Virginia case law and code and state and local procedural matters. Ms. Raheen makes it a point to stay updated on any changes to the Virginia Code and to read any new case law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Raheen excels at legal analysis. She is able to quickly spot potential problems in a case and create sound and efficient strategy to deal with them.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is well-versed at the law and she is able to effectively communicate her knowledge to her co-workers/colleagues and her clients. She is patience and will take the time to go over an issue or matter until the other person understands the concept and is comfortable with moving forward.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Raheen prides herself on ensuring she falls all ethics rules and requirements. Ms. Raheen also maintains a professional and polite demeanor with clients and opposing counsel.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Client Relations
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Brandi Rochelle Howell
Brandi Rochelle Howell April 13, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Attorney Raheen is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. She is a counselor, negotiator and proactive litigator. I highly recommend Attorney Raheen for anyone who is seeking a an efficient advocate to represent their best interests. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Attorney Raheen and I currently work at Livesay & Myers where we represents clients in various family law matters.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Attorney Raheen and I as well as our law firm represent clients in all aspects of family law matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
January 2018 to the present date.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Attorney Raheen strives to obtain favorable outcomes for her clients. She thoroughly analyzes her cases so that her clients know what to expect. She develops solid legal strategies that are advantageous for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Attorney Raheen is passionate about family law. She enjoys the challenges that come with practicing family law and is equipped with the legal knowledge to effectively handle any case that comes her way.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Attorney Raheen is a critical thinker. She analyzes all aspects of a case and arrives at reasonable and sound conclusions with the goal of obtaining favorable results for her clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Attorney Raheen has superior oral and written communication skills. She is articulate and able to concisely explain legal principles to judges, fellow attorneys, and clients. She provides honest legal advice to her clients so they are able to set reasonable expectations about the outcome of their case.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Attorney Raheen maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct and strives to treat her colleagues and clients with civility and respect.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Family Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Trials
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes