Farah S. Abbas, Esq.

Principal Attorney of Abbas Law PLLC

Contact

Call : (312) 803-3667 Email : Farah@AbbasLawFirm.com

Education

  • The George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
  • New York University (B.S., Finance)

DISCLAIMER:  SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE DESCRIBES PAST MATTERS HANDLED FOR CLIENTS OF FARAH ABBAS.  HOWEVER, EACH LEGAL PROBLEM IS DIFFERENT, AND PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS.  PLEASE CONTACT AN ATTORNEY TO DISCUSS THE MERITS OF YOUR PARTICULAR CASE.

 

Farah Abbas, the Owner of Abbas Law PLLC, is a highly sought-after attorney based in Chicago, IL. Ms. Abbas has served individuals and businesses throughout the country and the world and has helped hundreds achieve their legal goals. Through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, Ms. Abbas has assisted clients in placing over $200 million in funding for major mixed-use construction and critical infrastructure projects across the United States. Her expertise, dedication to excellent customer service, and attention to detail have enabled her to successfully represent over 300 individual investors who have obtained green cards through the EB-5 program.

Ms. Abbas is the co-author of “Finding the TEA: ‘Targeted Employment Area’ Required to Claim Minimum Investment under the EB-5 Visa Rules,” a chapter in a leading guide book Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs. She has spoken at EB-5 industry gatherings and often gives counsel to other attorneys on EB-5 requirements and best practices.

Ms. Abbas also has professional experience on Wall Street, having previously worked at one of the leading investment banks in the world, Merrill Lynch. This background in finance has given her a broad vantage point to guide clients through complex corporate and securities law issues.

Simply put, Ms. Abbas knows what it takes to serve her clients, and she makes sure that what it takes gets done. She will personally work on her clients’ legal matters from start to finish, checking that every last detail is accurate and presented in the best possible way to accomplish the stated objective.

 

Speaking Engagements

  • EB-5 Overview (American Immigration Lawyers Association, EB-5 Investors Summit, October 2016)
  • Preparing the EB-5 Case - Practice Tips and Documentation (American Immigration Lawyers Association, EB-5 Investors Summit, August 2014)
  • EB-5 101: Green Card Through Investment (Maryland State Bar Association, May 2014)
  • Diversity in Legal Careers (The George Washington University Law School, November 2013)

Publications

  • Finding the TEA: ‘Targeted Employment Area’ Required to Claim Minimum Investment under the EB-5 Visa Rules (Chapter Co-Author, Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs)
  • Lawful Source and Path of Funds Advisory and Checklists (Chapter Author, Immigration Options for Investors & Entrepreneurs)

Memberships

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
  • Muslim Bar Association of Chicago (MBA Chicago)

Admissions

  • Virginia
  • Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia