Abed Awad, Esq.

Shari’a Expert Witnesses
Our experts and attorneys are seasoned and experienced in complex matters that require attention to detail and strategic litigation planning. With a solid track record, we provide expert witness testimony and related services such as preparation of briefs and expert reports explaining shari’a (Islamic law), the laws of various Arab countries and Muslim culture to clients, attorneys and courts throughout the United States.

Islamic Commercial Law
When commercial disputes arise that are governed by Islamic law and the laws of Arab countries, the services of an expert witness are often needed by American courts to interpret the foreign law. Our experts and attorneys provide expert testimony covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, issues relating to damages, liability, public policy, enforceability of foreign judgments, civil procedure rules and other areas.

As practicing lawyers and academic experts in Islamic law, we can testify in matters relating to business law and commercial law ranging from elements of damages in commercial matters, elements of damages in negligence (tort) matters, public policy issues, breach of contract issues and trade disputes.

Islamic Family Law
Our experts and attorneys provide expert witness services to clients, attorneys and courts regarding Islamic law, the laws of various Arab countries and/or Arab/Muslim culture. We also provide reports and testimony related to family laws in Arab countries from the interpretation of foreign decrees to testimony detailing local family laws and procedures. Our experts and attorneys have provided expert witness testimony, reports, and briefs to courts and attorneys throughout the United States on Egyptian law, Libyan law, Syrian law, Lebanese law, Palestinian law, Ja’fari law, Kuwaiti law, Qatari law, Iraqi law, Saudi law and Islamic law, among other areas.

Additionally, our experts and attorneys have been qualified by numerous American courts as experts in:

- Islamic law
- Egyptian law
- Syrian law
- Moroccan law
- Jordanian law
- Qatari law
- United Arab Emirates law
- Middle Eastern law

Moreover, our experts and attorneys have submitted expert reports regarding the laws of Arab countries in New Jersey, New York, Delaware, California, Florida, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Iowa and the District of Columbia, among other states.

For more Information about Islamic Law Expert Witness Services

For cases involving knowledge and interpretation of Islamic law and the laws of Arab countries, contact the Office of Shari’a Experts for a free telephone consultation.

Please call the Office of Shari’a Experts at 1.877.ARAB.LAW (1.877.272.2529) or 201.462.9500.