Shirin Afsous, ADR Attorney in Mclean, Virginia
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Family Law
Mclean, VA
Practicing adr in Mclean since 2016.
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Shirin Afsous is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Family Law. Shirin has over 10 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- McLean, VIRGINIA
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Family Law
- Handles ADR, Business, and Family Law matters from McLean, VIRGINIA.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation (2026).
About Shirin Afsous: Shirin Afsous is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Family Law. Shirin has over 10 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Shirin's practice areas in Mclean
Shirin concentrates on adr, business, family law, litigation, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Shirin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Family Law
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Litigation
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Employment
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ADR cases in Mclean, Virginia
Shirin takes adr matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shirin agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Mclean, Virginia
Shirin takes business matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shirin agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Mclean, Virginia
Shirin takes family law matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shirin agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Mclean, Virginia
Shirin takes litigation matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shirin agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Mclean, Virginia
Shirin takes employment matters in Mclean, Virginia. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Shirin agrees to represent you.
Biography
Shirin Afsous, adr attorney serving Mclean
Shirin Afsous is an attorney based in McLean, VIRGINIA. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Family Law. Shirin has over 10 years of legal experience. Shirin works from Mclean, Virginia and takes on adr matters across the region.
Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly in administrative proceedings, including assisting clients involved in governmental investigations. Shirin has handled trials as first chair attorney, and has wide-ranging experience drafting, researching, preparing witnesses for trial, conducting depositions, and arguing dispositive motions.
Concentrations- Complex commercial litigation
- Financial services litigation
- Government Investigations
- Bid Protests
- Employment Litigation
Shirin's approach to adr cases
Shirin Afsous has significant litigation experience, regularly interacting with clients and developing case strategy. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, including government contracts (including claims and protests), labor & employment, financial services litigation, and commercial contract disputes across the country in state and federal courts. She also appears regularly…
Clients Shirin works with
Shirin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and family law matters in Mclean and the surrounding Virginia area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Shirin studied and practices
Suffolk University
J.D. · 2016
University of Mary Washington
B.A. · 2012
Jurisdictions
Shirin's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2017 · ACTIVE
Virginia
2016 · ACTIVE
Shirin studied at J.D. in Suffolk University and B.A. in University of Mary Washington.
Law school and academic background
Shirin completed J.D. in Suffolk University and B.A. in University of Mary Washington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Shirin runs in Virginia is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Shirin's legal honors and published work
Shirin has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Ones to Watch,” 2021-2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Virginia Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Rising Stars,” 2019-2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected, Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Shirin Afsous's office in McLean
Shirin's primary office is at 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1000, McLean, Virginia, 22102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Shirin Afsous — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Shirin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Shirin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shirin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Shirin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Mclean, Virginia
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Shirin
Shirin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Shirin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Shirin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Shirin Afsous
How much does it cost to hire Shirin for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Shirin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Shirin offer a free consultation?
Shirin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Shirin's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Shirin's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Virginia typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Shirin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Shirin take my case if I'm outside Mclean?
Shirin is licensed in Virginia. Matters governed by Virginia law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Shirin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Shirin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Shirin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Shirin accepting new adr clients right now?
Shirin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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