About Ismail T.

Ismail T — Shahtakhtinski is the founder and principal attorney at I.S. Law Firm, PLLC, located in Fairfax, Virginia. With over 19 years of legal experience, he developed his expertise in personal injury, medical malpractice, and immigration law. Licensed to practice in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and New York, Mr. Shahtakhtinski provides comprehensive legal services across these jurisdictions, ensuring that clients receive tailored representation that meets their needs. In 2005, Mr. Shahtakhtinski earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. During his time there, he also obtained a Certificate in International Law and Practice, which has greatly shaped his work in complex legal matters.

Before establishing I.S. Law Firm in 2007, he worked with various law firms on significant civil cases and served as of counsel for a law firm based in New Orleans. This diverse background in law, accounting, finance, and business equips him to offer integrated legal services across multiple practice areas. At I.S — Law Firm, Mr. Shahtakhtinski leads a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional legal representation. The firm specializes in immigration law, personal injury, and business law, assisting clients with many issues. These include asylum applications, naturalization processes, business and work immigration, deportation defense, and various personal injury claims. The firm’s commitment to client service is further enhanced by its multilingual support staff, fluent in English, Russian, Turkish, Azerbaijani, Amharic, and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with clients.

Mr. Shahtakhtinski is an active member of several professional associations, including the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and the Fairfax Bar Association. His involvement in these organizations reflects his dedication to staying current with legal developments and advocating for clients’ rights. He has participated as a panelist in various forums and conferences focused on U.S. immigration laws, international laws, and human rights, sharing his insights and expertise with fellow professionals. Additionally, Mr. Shahtakhtinski has been featured in interviews by various U.S. and international media outlets, discussing significant developments in U.S.

law. Fluent in Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish, and English, he is committed to providing high-quality legal services to clients from all backgrounds. I.S. Law Firm, PLLC, is conveniently located at 3930 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. For consultations, clients can reach the firm at (703) 527-1779 or visit their website at www.islawfirm.com.

Education

Loyola University New Orleans

J.D. (2005) | Law

2002

Languages

Azerbaijani (Spoken, Written) English (Spoken, Written) Russian (Spoken, Written) Turkish (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
New York

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland U.S. District Court · Admitted 2006
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 2006
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court · Admitted 2006
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Medical Malpractice Immigration Law

Certifications & Awards

Certificate in International Law and Practice

Loyola Law School New Orleans

Professional Associations

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

has membership 2012 - Current

Virginia State Bar

has membership 2007 - Current

United States Court of International Trade

Licensed 2007 - Current

Maryland State Bar

has membership 2006 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

has membership 2006 - Current

New York State Bar

has membership 2006 - Current

American Immigration Lawyers Association

has membership 2006 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 3930 Walnut Street Suite 200 Fairfax VA 22030

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