Athan T. Tsimpedes is the founder of Tsimpedes Law Firm. He has enjoyed success in a wide variety of injury related cases, international civil litigation, patent law and litigation and food law and litigation. In addition, Athan has appeared on various media and news outlets involving cases from McDonald's french fries to the notorious DC Madam case.

His achievements in the court room have paved the way for success in the complex realm of litigation. As an example, his firm was involved in the landmark case of Kirkham v. Air France 429 F3d. 288 (DC Cir. 2005) where he was able to successfully represent an individual client in US courts against a mighty sovereign nation where in the past, would have been untouchable.

Mrs. Kirkham, a U.S. resident, suffered severe personal injuries in France when in transit between connecting flights. Athan, as her attorney, was able to show that a ticket purchased by Mrs. Kirkham in the U.S. to fly to France gave rise to a duty of care and provided the necessary nexus to prosecute Air France and thereby the nation of France (majority shareholder of Air France) in the United Stated District Court in Washington, DC. The current legal precedent for commercial activity exemption has been largely set largely due to this landmark case and allows lawsuits to go forward against those entities outside the United States that would hide behind their flag and country. Add hyperlink her to AAJ article of the Framework.

He is licensed in the District of Columbia and the states of NJ and MD; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the Third, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth and Federal Circuits; U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, District of Columbia, District of New Jersey and the Western District of Pennsylvania; U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the United States Supreme Court.
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EDUCATION

• District of Columbia School of Law, J.D., 1995
• Montclair State University, B.A., 1990

• The US Supreme Court
• District of Columbia
• Maryland State
• New Jersey State
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• American Bar Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• Montgomery County Bar Association

Dr. Shah is a registered patent lawyer and has extensive experience in biotechnology and pharmaceutical matters. He counsels clients regarding the development of intellectual property strategies and patent portfolio management. His practice encompasses conducting freedom to operate, due diligence, patentability, IP based business practices especially in the areas of pharmaceutical product development. He has helped pharmaceutical companies in the international markets for WHO certifications and cGMP manufacturing practices.

Salim has worked as technical and legal advisor for a well-known IP firm in Washington DC. He has also worked as an intern (from June 2005-December 2006) with Honorable Judge Pauline Newman at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In addition, Salim has worked with Judge Daniel Davidson at the Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, Maryland.

EDUCATION

• George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia, J. D. (Intellectual Property Track) 2005
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, Ph. D. 1997
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, M. Phil. 1992
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, M. Sc. Biotechnology 1989
• University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, B. Sc. Zoology 1987

• Commonwealth of Virginia
• District of Columbia
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

• American Bar Association
• Inns of Court

Phil Hagan’s legal work is supported by over twenty years of risk management experience in dealing with workplace safety and environmental issues. He has conducted safety and environmental assessments in a multitude of industries throughout the United States and overseas.

Phil has worked as a summer law associate in Beijing, China, with a well-known US based international law firm reviewing memos translated from Chinese to English for corporate clients conducting business in China in 2005. In addition, he worked as a summer law associate with a law firm with offices in Virginia and North Carolina specializing in personal injury and product liability issues in 2004.

EDUCATION

• George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia, J. D. 2005
• China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China, summer program 2005
• Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., M.B.A. 2002
• George Washington University, Washington, D.C., M.P.H. 1992
• East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C., B.S. 1985

• Commonwealth of Virginia
• US Federal Court of Appeals
• Virginia Eastern District Court
• US Court of International Trade
• US Court of Veteran’s Appeals
• US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

• Supervisors’ Safety Manual, 10th edition, National Safety Council, pub. date: September 2009


• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Engineering & Technology, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009


• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Administration & Programs, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009


• Environmental Compliance Assistance Guide for Colleges and Universities, DelaHunt, Hagan (contributor, reviewer), et. al., APPA, CSHEMA, pub. date: 2002


• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Engineering & Technology, 12th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: February 2001


• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Administration & Programs, 12th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: October 2000


• Keeping Buildings Healthy, How to Monitor and Prevent Indoor Environmental Problems, Hagan, O’Reilly, Gotts, Hedge; Wiley-Interscience, pub. date: April 1998


• Environmental And Workplace Safety, A Guide for University, Hospital, and School Managers, Hagan, O'Reilly, de la Cruz; Van Nostrand Reinhold, pub. date: February 1996

• American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Section of Business Law
    • Environment Management Systems Committee
    • Environmental Issues in Business Transactions Committee
  • Section of International Law
    • International Environmental Law Committee
  • Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
    • Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Committee


• American Public Health Association (APHA)


• National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)


• National Safety Council (NSC)


• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

James Mayers’ work as at the Circuit Public Defender’s Office has provided a solid background in the inner workings of the legal system. His undergraduate concentration of Biology/Pre-Medicine while at Harvard has also provided a solid background for dealing with science based intellectual property issues. He worked in Beijing, China as a summer law associate with a US law firm in 2005..

Currently, he has experienced success in the court room in both criminal defense and civil litigation matters.

EDUCATION

• Mercer University, J. D. 2007
• China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing, China, summer program 2005
• Harvard University, B.S. 2003

• Virginia
• Washington, D.C.

• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Engineering & Technology, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009
• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Administration & Programs, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009

Nic Valter, with native Japanese language skills in both speaking and writing, has extensive experience working in the Pacific Rim. Business development, financial analysis, real estate valuation, due diligence, & pro-forma analysis are just a few of the areas where his knowledge of various Asian cultures has resulted in continued success. He has over twenty years experience in real estate transactions.

In addition, he worked as a summer law associate with a law firm with offices in Virginia and North Carolina specializing in personal injury and product liability issues in 2007. His many hours of pro bono family law work in the Ho'olokahi Parent Facilitator Program are a good indication of Nic’s commitment to helping those in need.

EDUCATION

• University of Hawai’i School of Law, Honolulu, HI, J.D., 2007
• Georgetown University School of Law, Washington, D.C., visiting student, London, UK, Summer 2007
• George Mason University School of Law, Arlington, Virginia, visiting student; Arlington VA, Fall 2006
• Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, Washington, D.C., M.B.A., Int’l Executive Program, 2002
• Chaminade University, Honolulu, HI, B.A., International Finance, 1985
• Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1982-1984

• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Engineering & Technology, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009
• Accident Prevention Manual for Business and Industry, Administration & Programs, 13th Edition, Hagan, O’Reilly, Montgomery, National Safety Council, pub. date: January 2009

• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• American Bar Association
• Hawaii State Bar Association