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Laila Raheen

12 years of experience
Divorce, Family Law
District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

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Erin Rubin November 5, 2024

Rating: 10

Ms. Raheen is an intelligent, aggressive, and experienced family law attorney. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Raheen and I are 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 cases we have worked on together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
May 2023 to present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Ms. Raheen is a fierce and zealous advocate for her clients and she is an efficient advocate to represent client's interests.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is knowledgeable in family law and ensures to stay up to date on any and all updates relating to Virginia Family Law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is able to dissect complex issues and create strategic solutions to advance client's interests and ensure they are involved every step of the way.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Raheen keeps her clients informed throughout the entirety of the case and is able to effectively communicate with counsel to provide favorable outcomes to her clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Raheen 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?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Deveney Andrade November 4, 2024

Rating: 10

Ms. Raheen is a dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable family law attorney. She works diligently to provide favorable outcomes for her clients both inside the courtroom and through negotiations with counsel. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Ms. Raheen and I are 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 cases we have worked on together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
June 2023 to present.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes. Ms. Raheen is a fierce and zealous advocate for her clients. She works hard to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is very knowledgeable in family law. She makes it a point to stay up to date on any and all updates relating to Virginia Family Law.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Ms. Raheen is able to dissect complex issues, identify critical details, and develop insightful, strategic solutions that advance client interests.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Ms. Raheen has excellent communication skills. She keeps her clients informed at every turn and is able to effectively communicate with counsel to provide favorable outcomes to her clients. She is patient with clients and makes sure that they understand every step of the process.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Ms. Raheen practices the highest level of professionalism and ethics. 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?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Shirin Afsous April 16, 2018

Rating: 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 April 13, 2018

Rating: 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 April 13, 2018

Rating: 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?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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