Urdu-Speaking Attorneys

Saleem S. Rizvi, of counsel to Giordano Law Offices Personal Injury & Employment Lawyers, has been practicing law in New York since 1990. After receiving his Bachelor of Laws, and Master of Arts degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Punjab, Pakistan, Saleem Rizvi came to the United States to pursue advanced education in law. His admission to the prestigious Columbia Law School afforded him the opportunity to expand his academic horizon and sharpen his legal skills in the area of international law. Immediately after graduating with a master’s degree in international law. Saleem Rizvi enrolled further in Columbia Law School to conduct specific studies and research in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, bankruptcy law, and immigration law. Since his admission as an Attorney at Law in New York in 1990, Mr. Rizvi has developed a diverse practice covering corporate law, commercial law, real estate law, bankruptcy law, and immigration law. Mr. Rizvi represents foreign corporations, government agencies, private and public business entities, professionals and individuals. In addition, Mr. Rizvi has successfully represented many overseas investors who have made substantial investments in the Unites States and consequently obtained their lawful immigration status. Mr. Rizvi is deeply involved in community affairs. He has organized, participated, and lectured at many seminars and conferences on legal matters for the general public. He frequently writes on legal issues for newspapers and professional periodicals. Mr. Rizvi has appeared on a highly popular TV program, shown on ITV. In his live monthly program, he answered a variety of questions posed by viewers on legal matters. Mr. Rizvi is admitted to practice law in New York State, the Federal courts of Eastern and Southern Districts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In recognition of his community services, the Honorable Ed Towns presented Mr. Rizvi with a Congressional award, and his services were highly appreciated and noted in the Congressional Record. Saleem Rizvi also offers his legal expertise to deserving charitable organizations and individuals free of charge. He is fluent in Urdu and Punjabi.

Saba N. Alam

Cincinnati, OH

Saba represents and advises business clients in a wide range of litigation areas with a focus on business litigation. She is able to simplify complex situations and craft her approach to each client’s specific and unique needs in areas including contract disputes, non-compete agreements, trade secret misappropriation, construction disputes, and professional liability. She was elected Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President of BHMK.

Fahd Z. Ali

Dallas, TX

Fahd Z. Ali, Esq. is a Trial Lawyer and recent addition to the Sweet James Litigation Department. A decades-long student of both Trial Advocacy and the Civil Discovery Act, Fahd has litigated, arbitrated and tried cases in Courtrooms throughout the State of California. His diligence and efforts have resulted in over $50 Million in compensation for his deserving clients. His practice areas include automobile and/or motorcycle collisions, premises liability cases and product liability cases. His commitment to championing the cause of wronged individuals and families against insurance companies and corporations has never wavered since he first started working in Plaintiff’s Civil Litigation in 2006. Fahd received his undergraduate degree from Whittier College, where he graduated with academic distinction and served as the President of the Political Science Honor Society. He went on to graduate from Syracuse University College of Law in New York. Fahd speaks English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi and Spanish. He prides himself on direct and candid communication with his clients, believing that a well-informed client is critical to the success of any case.

Manjit Kaur

Fresno, CA

Manjit Kaur earned her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School where she graduated magna cum laude, served as Vice-President of the South Asian Law Students Association, and received the Public Interest Award for her dedication to public service. After graduating from law school, Manjit worked for a mid-size law firm for six years, successfully representing clients across the country in all facets of immigration law. She subsequently established a successful law practice of her own, Kaur Law Firm, PLLC, where her dedication to her clients and passion for the law continues to drive her work. Manjit is licensed in New York and New Jersey and is a member of the South Asian Bar Association of New York, the New York City Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Manjit’s track record of success extends beyond immigration law to include real estate, business, and family law matters. Using her wealth of legal experience and advocacy, Manjit has been able to provide high-quality legal counsel to clients, helping them to protect their rights and achieve their desired outcomes. Manjit joined Singh Ahluwalia in 2022 and is Of Counsel for the firm’s removal defense division. In addition to practicing law, Manjit served as a volunteer advocate for the Sikh Coalition and is a founding member of KiiRPA - a women-led non-profit that aims to empower women in the Punjabi community. Manjit was born and raised in Queens, New York, and speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu fluently. Her leisure time is spent reading a good book, traveling with family and friends, and playing with her dog.

Merwan N. Bhatti

El Paso, TX

Merwan N. Bhatti is a partner in the Firm and serves as a Vice-President and member of the Board. He practices in the areas of business law, real estate law, bankruptcy, lending, and commercial litigation. Mr. Bhatti has extensive experience representing financial institutions, corporations, and other business entities. He approaches his clients and legal matters with a business “mindset,” and aims to handle legal matters strategically, proactively, and cost-effectively.

Rick Krause

Richardson, TX

Rick Krause is a senior attorney at Modjarrad Abusaad Said Law Firm (MAS Law). He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas. He practices primarily in the area of Social Security Disability. Mr. Krause attended Texas Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He obtained a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Krause has more than 31 years of experience, and his practice is limited to helping his clients apply and receive Social Security and Disability benefits.

Syed Hussain

Encino, CA

Attorney Syed Hussain focuses his legal practice in consumer law, including consumer financial protection matters under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He is experienced in all aspects of litigation, from pre-filing investigation and negotiation to jury trials. He previously worked in criminal defense and clerked with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Toqeer Chouhan

Atlanta, GA

Toqeer Chouhan is the founding partner of The Chouhan Law Firm. He holds an undergraduate degree from Berry College, a JD from Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. He has extensive experience representing corporate and small business clients, including jury trials. He also serves as a part-time Cobb County Magistrate Judge and is a trained mediator. He was recognized as one of 100 Influential Georgia Muslims.

Humza Rai

Seattle, WA

Humza Rai is an attorney at Khan Law Firm, joining after passing the Washington State Bar exam. He is known for his competitive nature and dedication to ensuring clients receive the highest possible settlement. He is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi, and values personal connection with his clients.

FAKHRUDEEN HUSSAIN

VAN NUYS, CA

Fakhrudeen Hussain is a native of Sri Lankan, received a BA from Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon in Business Administration and International Economics. He received a Masters in Business Administration and later a Juris Doctorate degree. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California. Mr. Hussain’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and immigration law. Since becoming an attorney Mr. Hussain has spent all his energy learning and practicing worker’s compensation and immigration law. Mr. Hussain has an incredible success rate for workers’ comp and immigration cases. Mr. Hussain speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu, Sinhala, and Tamil.

Neil Patel

Joliet, IL

Attorney Neil Patel is a prominent criminal defense lawyer serving Will County and DuPage County, Illinois. He graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2006 with a JD and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, Neil spent 5 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, prosecuting hundreds of drug cases, domestic battery offenses, and DUIs. He was assigned to the Felony Narcotics Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, and Aggravated Traffic and Misdemeanor Unit, and is the only former ASA from the Civil Asset Forfeiture Unit who now defends those cases. He has extensive trial experience, having tried hundreds of bench and jury trials, and has defended numerous demanding cases including murder charges and other serious offenses across the State of Illinois. He is fluent in Gujarati, Hindu, Spanish, and Urdu.

Saif Ahmed

Athens, GA

Meet Lead Attorney, Saif Ahmed. Saif has spent the entirety of his legal career fighting for injured clients throughout the State of Georgia. Saif is fluent in English, Urdu and Spanish, and serves as a comfort to clients going through challenging situations. A native of Smyrna, GA, Saif moved to Athens to pursue both an undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia. There, he earned a B.A. in International Affairs, a minor in Spanish and his Juris Doctorate. Saif also spent a semester studying law at Oxford in England. During law school, he interned for the torts division of the Department of Justice and Gwinnett County. Outside of work, Saif is passionate about cars and serving the local community through events where he’s able to provide pro bono services answering legal questions. Feel free to bring your legal questions to him, to ask him about his favorite classic car, or to get his opinion about which restaurant in town serves up the best gyro.

Priyal Thakkar

Chicago, IL

Priyal Thakkar is a family law practitioner with experience in divorce, custody and allocation issues, drafting of prenuptial agreements, mediation, and appellate practice. She graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and was the International Rule of Law & Security Fellow. Priyal is licensed in Arizona and can speak fluent Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu.

Aamer Ravji

Dallas, TX

Aamer Ravji is of-counsel at Chamblee Ryan, an experienced litigator and commercial transactional lawyer. He provides high-quality, aggressive legal representation with creative and cost-effective solutions. His experience spans various industries including insurance defense, energy, hospitality, mercantile, retail, telecommunication, pharmaceutical, real estate, and financial.

Raza N. Khan

Fresno, CA

Raza N. Khan is an Associate Attorney with Webb Law Group and has worked with Webb Law Group since 2021. Mr. Khan was a Dean’s List student at the University of Washington for his undergraduate years, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Law, Societies, and Justice. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Mr. Khan earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law with a concentration in Civil Litigation. Mr. Khan has the distinction of first-chairing both jury and bench trials during his first year as an attorney, with results that yielded monies and real property for his clients. Prior to becoming an attorney at Webb Law Group, Mr. Khan worked as a law clerk for the firm throughout his law school career. During his time with the firm as both a law clerk and Attorney, Mr. Khan has experience in all areas of litigation including, discovery, law and motion practice, and settlements. Mr. Khan is also fluent in Hindi and Urdu, allowing him to expand his level of communication with clients. In his free time, Mr. Khan enjoys spending time with his wife and family, traveling around the world, and cooking. Mr. Khan is admitted and has practiced law in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is a member of the Fresno and San Diego County Bar Associations and the American Bar Association.

Kiku Mehta

Philadelphia, PA

Kiku Mehta specializes in the growing field of Immigration law as well as the fields of business, real estate, global investment, and development. Before he came to the United States, Mr. Mehta was an immigration lawyer in India where he attended La Shah University in India. He also attended Florida State University and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar.

Ankesh Sharma, Esq. is an Associate Attorney at Mallilo & Grossman. He earned his B.A. from Boston University and his J.D. from Albany Law School. He is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. He speaks Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of New York, and Queens County Bar Association.

Zain M. Jaffry joined Sherwood Law Group in June of 2023. Born in the vibrant city of Toronto, Ontario Canada; Zain Jaffry brings a fresh and dynamic perspective to the world of law. As a young and upcoming attorney he has already made his mark as a tenacious litigator known for his unwavering dedication and relentless work ethic. Zain understands that legal matters can be incredibly daunting. His clients often describe him as a tireless advocate, always willing to go the extra mile to ensure their interests are protected. He is committed to providing his clients with the utmost care, attention, and personalized legal solutions. His approach is characterized by diligence, where no detail is too small to escape his scrutiny. He strives to make the legal process as smooth and transparent as possible, ensuring his clients are well-informed every step of the way. Zain has prosecuted cases and specializes in representation of Plaintiff’s in motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, and third party actions stemming from a work injury. Beyond the courtroom, Zain enjoys studying languages and is able to speak Urdu, Chinese, French, and is currently learning Spanish. He believes that his versatility in language not only aids him in breaking down language barriers but also fosters a deeper understanding of the unique needs and perspectives of his clients. When Zain isn't fiercely advocating for his clients, you'll often find him embracing life's adventures. He's an avid cyclist, frequently pedaling along the scenic Lakefront Trail. His passion for rock climbing and the thrill of conquering new heights keeps him grounded and motivated. On the basketball court, he showcases the same tenacity and competitiveness that make him an excellent litigator.

Sadia Covert is a founding partner at Covert Marrero Covert, LLP and a licensed attorney in Illinois. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan University in 2008. She practices Corporate Law, Business Transactions, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Business Consulting, and Civil Litigation. She also serves as a DuPage County Commissioner and speaks Urdu and Hindi.

Karanpal Singh Chahal

Jackson Heights, NY

Karanpal is a senior law clerk and office manager at Gehi & Associates. With over multiple years of dedicated experience in immigration law with the firm, he has successfully worked on 2500(+) cases for corporations and individuals worldwide for immigration matters like non-employment visas, employment visas, family immigration, adjustment of status, naturalization, asylum proceedings, green card renewals, and VAWA applications. His practice is built on a commitment to delivering clear guidance, strong advocacy, and proven results for his clients in their immigration challenges. Karanpal graduated with an LL.M from American University Washington College of Law and a BBA.LL.B from GD Goenka University in India and is admitted to practice law at the Delhi High Court, India. Before joining Gehi & Associates, he worked as a Legal Fellow at New Markets Lab, Washington, DC, where he worked on International Trade Laws and Policies to collaborate with think tanks like the United Nations, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the World Bank. Karanpal is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Waleed Rehman

New York, NY

Waleed Rehman was inspired by a passion for justice and fairness from an early age. He decided to pursue a career in law while still in high school. Encouragement from his family and peers, along with his success in debate, reinforced his commitment. He was a member of the Brooklyn High School team that won the National Mock Trial Competition in 2007 in Chicago, Illinois, and he personally earned a national award for expert witness. These early achievements solidified his decision to enter the legal profession. Before joining Harris, Keenan & Goldfarb in 2025, Waleed Rehman developed a reputation for helping clients secure life-changing settlements in cases where they had suffered greatly. He takes pride in being the first lawyer in his large family and community, and he is committed to making a meaningful difference for his clients. Outside of his legal work, Waleed Rehman enjoys spending time with his wife and baby daughter, as well as his parents and siblings. He has a variety of hobbies, including reading fantasy novels. Waleed Rehman is a native/fluent speaker of Urdu and Punjabi.

Gurrajan Gill is a trial attorney at Grewal Law PLLC, known for his tireless work ethic and pragmatic approach, securing million-dollar settlements and trial victories for clients. He is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, and is committed to advocating for justice and modifying laws to better protect the injured.

Ali Cheema

Annapolis, MD

Ali Cheema is an Associate Attorney in the Firm's Business and Real Estate practice, advising clients on alcoholic beverage licensing, business law, land use and zoning, and real estate transactions. He earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and has experience from judicial internships and clerkships. He is fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Hassan Ahmed is an Associate Attorney at Chopra & Nocerino, dedicated to fighting for the rights of injured individuals. A graduate of Brooklyn Law School, he focuses on general negligence cases, handling motions, a large caseload, and conducting depositions. He combines sharp legal analysis, strategic negotiation, and a client-first approach, and is fluent in Urdu and Punjabi.