OUR LEGAL TEAM
Immigration Legal Team – Meet Our
Attorneys
Our immigration legal team is built on collaboration, multilingual communication, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Immigration Legal Team Committed to Results
Our immigration legal team at Silmi Law is composed of experienced attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to helping clients succeed in complex immigration and personal injury matters. Whether you are pursuing an EB-1A extraordinary ability petition, an NIW national interest waiver, or need representation in a personal injury case, our immigration legal team provides strategic, client-focused representation tailored to your goals.
Led by founder and managing attorney Sharif Silmi, our immigration legal team combines deep legal knowledge with real-world experience handling hundreds of immigration cases across the United States.
Sharif Silmi, Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Sharif Silmi is a nationally recognized attorney whose practice bridges two complex areas of law: immigration and personal injury. Born with a deep commitment to justice for immigrants and marginalized communities, he founded Silmi Law to provide the kind of strategic, relentless advocacy that every client deserves.
Over his 15-year career, Sharif has successfully navigated hundreds of EB-1A, NIW, H-1B, and family immigration cases, achieving a 98% approval rate. On the personal injury side, he has recovered over $25 million in settlements and verdicts for clients injured by negligence.
Sharif’s multilingual fluency in English, Arabic, and Spanish allows him to connect deeply with a diverse clientele. He is recognized by AILA, the National Trial Lawyers, Avvo, and Martindale-Hubbell for his excellence and integrity.
- Juris Doctor with Honors
- National Trial Lawyers — Top 100
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
- Federal Bar Association Member
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Member
- Avvo Preeminent Rating
- Maryland State Bar Association Member
- Multilingual: English, Arabic, Spanish
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Marketing & Communications Professional
Vanesa Aponte is a bilingual marketing and communications professional dedicated to strengthening the Silmi Law brand through strategic communication, client engagement, and relationship management. She plays a key role in shaping the client experience by ensuring every prospective client receives personalized attention, clear guidance, and responsive communication from the very first interaction. Through her expertise in marketing, brand communications, and client relations, Vanesa helps foster trust, enhance the firm’s visibility, and support meaningful connections between clients and the legal team.
Employment-Based Immigration Paralegal
Intake & Onboarding Manager
Mayerline Estevez graduated from Santo Domingo Catholic University in the Dominican Republic with degrees in Law and Clinical Psychology. She is currently a paralegal specializing in immigration services at Silmi Law. In her role, she guides clients through the complexities of immigration law.
Immigration Attorney
Sima is a dedicated and accomplished legal professional with a Juris Doctor Equivalent and two Master of Laws degrees. With three years of experience across various legal fields, she brings a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge to her practice.
Litigation Partner
David F. Albright. has joined the Baltimore Accident Law Team. Dave is a graduate of Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, and he has been practicing law since 1981. He has collected over $100,000,000 for his clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases.
EB-1A, Injury & Accident
Sarah Takyi-Micah is a committed attorney providing strategic and compassionate legal representation. Sarah is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals with diligence and professionalism. She is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Ghana. With a diverse legal background, Sarah has experience in both immigration and corporate law. Prior to joining Silmi Law, she practiced corporate law in Ghana and contributed to the Women, Business, and the Law group at the World Bank, where she worked on legal frameworks affecting women’s economic participation worldwide.
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