Highly qualified, AV rated Attorney with repeated success offering proactive legal advice that enables clients to maximize opportunity, minimize liability, and manage legal relationships. Broad and extensive experience leading development of complex technology deals, consulting services, and product support.
Clear and persuasive communicator with a penchant for collaborative planning and advanced problem-solving skills. Poised to drive continuous improvement through an unwavering commitment to learning new technical concepts and tackling cutting-edge legal issues in a highly-matrixed and high stakes environment.
Mr. A.P. Pishevar is a seasoned and sought-after trial attorney. Mr. Pishevar has been quoted in hundreds of news reports on National and Local Television, Newspaper Articles, on the Web and Radio. After reading Mr. Pishevar's credentials, you will see why hundreds of people and corporations have come to rely on his advise and representation. Mr. Pishevar's abilities and representation can be put to use on your side.
Mr Pishevar is rated 'AV' (Preeminent) by Martindale Hubbell law directory. He is assigned a score of 10/10 by AVVO. The National Trial Lawyers Association has recognized him with the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" Award. He was an Associate Attorney at Alexander Gephardt, Aponte & Marks: Litigation Department (1993-1995). Previous to that he was a Summer Law Clerk to the Hon. Alvin Krenzler of the Federal District Court, Cleveland, Ohio, The Legal Aid Society in Cleveland Ohio and the State's Attorney's Office in Montgomery County, Maryland. He started his private Law Firm in 1995. Admitted to Bar in 1993. Practice areas includes Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation and Trial Practice. Extensive experience in a richly diverse array of practice areas gives us an advantage in perspective and seeing the big picture from unique angles. See our Website for our numerous high-profile cases reported in mass media. Mr. Pishevar is also a Captain in the Reserves - Maryland Military Defense Force (MDDF) JAC Corps. The Judge Advocate Corps of the MDDF helps veterans and returning soldiers with legal issues and also advises the Governor as to certain legal matters.
Core CompetenciesBusiness Litigation, TROs and Preliminary Injunctions, Mandamus, Torts, Personal Injuries, Car Accidents, Scientific Misconduct, Municipal Litigation, Sewage Floods, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death and Survivor Actions, Trademarks, Constitutional Issues, 1st Amendment, Personal Injury, Criminal and Traffic Defense, DUIs, DWIs, MVA Hearings, OFAC Matters, CINA and Child Abuse matters, Appeals, Coram Nobis and Post Convictions, Airline Profiling and Discrimination, Civil Rights & Employment Law.
Bar MembershipAdmitted to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C., the United States Supreme Court and the Federal Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. Eligible for waiver into Virginia Bar. Member of American Inns of Court and Montgomery County Inns of Court. Member, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).
LanguagesThe Firm has personnel with capabilities in: Spanish, German, French, Italian and Farsi.
Legal EducationCleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law; Juris Doctorate, May, 1993. Honors:
University of Maryland, College Park; Bachelor of Arts, 1989.
Major: Government and Politics. Minor: English Literature.
Sizzle Mobile Cloud Kitchen/Food Tech., Miami, FL
CEO, 2019 – Present
Tasked with leading all aspects from formation, personnel recruitment to build out, compliance, IP protection & launch. Oversees, directs, and guides building and launching the minimum viable product (MVP) & proof of concept both operationally and regulatory. Develops model standard procedures, agreements and JIT supply chain. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning the food-tech industry.
Key Contributions:
McLear, Potomac, MD
Chief Strategy Officer/General Counsel, 2016 – 2019
Provided comprehensive leadership and oversight to all legal operations and strategy for the pioneer of wearable technology for contactless payments, security, and fashion. Oversaw development of legal agreements that enabled successful launch of product in several global regions.
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Virgin Hyperloop One, Los Angeles, CA
Chief Legal Officer, 2014 – 2016
Led legal functions for this premiere transportation technology and infrastructure company working to commercialize high-speed technology concept. Directed a large team of talented legal and engineering professionals in protecting company IP and from all early pitfalls during a time of tremendous growth. Established solid liaisons with local, state and federal governments in pursuit of tax incentives, PPPs, environmental impact studies, permitting, land grants, ROWs and land acquisitions and leases.
Key Contributions:
Pishevar & Associates, P.C., Rockville, MD
Attorney/CEO, 1995 – 2014
Owned responsibility for the performance of 5+ lawyers, paralegals, and support staff across two offices in delivery of a diverse range of legal services pertaining to everything from business formations & IP and business litigation, employment matters, regulatory investigations, OFAC Licencing and criminal litigation to complex transactions, appeals and family law. Managed and founded pro bono clinic for the indigent.
Key Contributions:
Alexander, Gephardt, Aponte & Marks, Silver Spring, Maryland
Associate, 12/93 – 9/95
Concentration: civil litigation, Federal Administrative (F.D.A. and F.C.C.), personal injury, employment, commercial litigation, communications law and D & O Liability.
State Attorney's Office for Montgomery County, Md.
Law Clerk-Screener, 9/93 – 1/94
Responsible for making initial determination as to whether case should be prosecuted based on the allegations made within the Statement of Charges. Duties entailed legal research, investigation of criminal records, mediation and interviewing of witnesses.
United States District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Senior Judge Alvin I. Krenzler & Chief Judge Thomas D. Lambros
Summer Law Clerk, Summer 1992
Analyzed various cases, researched relevant law, presented case to Judge with suggested outcome and drafted opinions.
Legal Aid Society, Cleveland & Painseville, Oh.
Law Clerk, Summer 1991
Performed civil research and drafted legal memoranda, appellate briefs, motions, client intake interviews for domestic relations cases and assisted in litigation.
Additional Experience