Read these testimonies written about Dr. Shaul Gabbay. They indicate how professional, scholarly, and knowledgeable he is. Most importantly you can see the breadth of his experience and the success he has achieved.
| Gary Silbiger, attorney practicing immigration law for 35 years; co-founder of the National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild; and co-author of Immigration Law and Defense. |
| "As I was preparing my asylum case in the Los Angeles Immigration Court for a gay citizen of Jordan who converted to Christianity, I fortunately learned of Dr. Shaul Gabbay, a renowned expert on these issues and much more - for citizens of the Muslim world. Professor Gabbay dropped everything, researched and wrote a magnificent 30 page report documenting similar cases, both in the courts and from written accounts. His curriculum vitae and expert report were very impressive to both the judge and the government attorney. When I asked him to personally appear in court, he cleared his other responsibilities. When I needed to prepare him for his court testimony, he gave me the unlimited time necessary. And when he testified in court, his explanations were so invaluable that each additional question of him made my client's case that much stronger. I will certain use the expertise of Professor Gabbay at every opportunity." |
Svetlana J. Schreiber
Svetlana Schreiber & Associates, L.P.A.
Cleveland, OH http://www.immigration-greencards.com |
Dr. Gabbay has been testifying as an expert witness in our Middle East and Muslim cases for many years. He is a consummate scholar and passionate about his subject. He is also articulate and charismatic. He makes a wonderful witness. He is well informed, well researched, he has impeccable credentials and extensive personal experience in all matters involving the Muslim world, including Albania, Kosovo, the Middle East, and Africa. As such, he can speak eloquently on numerous issues fermenting in those parts of the world. He has testified with great proficiency on cases involving Palestinians fleeing Israeli persecution, Palestinians fleeing other Arab countries persecution, Christians suffering persecution in Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Muslim women fleeing abuse stemming from their emancipation from many of those countries. He has also helped us decipher Egyptian prosecution of crimes committed abroad in a difficult CAT claim involving a person with multiple convictions. He is an authority on FGM, and on domestic violence in the Muslim world. As a sociologist, he is equally adept at analyzing country conditions for hardship waivers. He is riveting on the witness stand, helping us win nearly unwinnable cases with aplomb. He has won the praises of numerous Immigration Judges.
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Deborah Lee, Attorney at Law,
Margaret W. Wong & Assoc. LPA
Cleveland, OH http://www.imwong.com |
Dr. Gabbay provided invaluable expert testimony about the country
conditions in Pakistan for our asylum case. He provided key testimony
about the threat of harm a convert from Islam to Christianity would face
upon return to Pakistan. Dr. Gabbay was particularly instrumental in
addressing an issue raised by the Government that attacked the
foundation of our client's claim. Our client and her family were
granted asylum. I believe we would not have won this case without his
testimony. Dr. Gabbay has played a key role in helping this family to
live safely in the United States for the rest of their lives.
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Ally Bolour, Attorney at Law, Los Angeles, California
www.bolourlaw.com |
"My clients are not "A#s". They have identities and compelling human stories that propel me to represent them with every ounce of my being. "Dr. Shaul Gabbay - whose expertise I've utilized in support of many of my asylum cases - shares my view." His testimonies, whether written or oral, are credible, persuasive, and non-refutable. I have never lost a single case which had Dr. Gabbay on as an expert witness."
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Amber Montano, Attorney at Law
San Francisco, California |
"When I first spoke with Professor Gabbay, I knew that I had found my best witness—at the eleventh hour in an extremely challenging case. His acuity in grasping the breadth and depth of the issues, ability to navigate the subtleties of certain arguments, and excellent written and testimonial evidence added significant credibility to our case. Moreover, I appreciated his professionalism in working under tight deadlines and being accessible in various time zones both in the United States and when he was traveling abroad. Should I need similar assistance for future Middle Eastern clients, I would readily rely upon Professor Gabbay's expertise again."
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| Attorney Akram Abusharar, Los Angeles, CA |
Dr. Gabbay is not only a professor of sociology, but he is also a political analysis and has extensive knowledge and experience regarding Arab and Muslim cultures and traditions. As an Arab American attorney, I particularly appreciate his vast knowledge of the history, sociology, and politics of the Muslim world. Dr. Gabbay’s expert testimony has been critical in obtaining favorable decisions for many of my clients in asylum cases. For example, in a recent asylum case, the Court noted that it “paid specific attention to the testimony of Professor Gabbay concerning ‘honor killings’ in Syria.” In another recent case, a Palestinian from Gaza was granted affirmative asylum thanks to Dr. Gabbay’s expert report on the socio-political climate of Palestine. I honestly believe that neither of these cases would have succeeded without Dr. Gabbay’s testimony. He is able to analyse the picture for the immigration judge that even a library of books or a room full of witnesses could
not provide. Thanks to Dr. Gabbay, many families from the Arab and Muslim world, who fled their home countries to escape persecution, have been granted permanent residence in the United States.
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Shannon M. Jackson, Attorney at Law
Chicago, Illinois |
Dr. Gabbay's written report and oral testimony were the key to success in a difficult asylum case with little in the way of corroborating documents. Since the enactment of the REAL ID act, it is more important than ever to have credible expert witnesses in cases without strong paper evidence. Dr. Gabbay provided an insightful and detailed report, and on the day of the hearing, he provided compelling and powerful testimony. The immigration judge specifically stated in his oral decision that Dr. Gabbay's testimony and report were what tipped the balance in favor of our client. I would highly recommend him in future cases from his area of expertise.
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Attorney Michael Hafkin, Clayman, Tapper & Baram, LLC
Bloomfield, CT http://www.ctattys.com |
"Thank you for your very comprehensive report in my client's case and your excellent court testimony. You came highly recommended by other attorneys, and I am pleased to inform you that my client's case was approved. I would definitely use you again."
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Kevin W. Jones, Esq., Jones Casado LLP
New York, NY |
"I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Gabbay on the sexual orientation based asylum claim of a citizen of a Middle Eastern country. His testimony was clear, concise and free of the embellishments that often taints expert testimony. Further he anticipated where DHS trial counsel was going on cross-examination and responded effectively without losing objectivity. The IJ cited his testimony as a significant factor in granting asylum to my client. All in all the most effective expert I've worked with."
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Roni P. Deutsch, Attorney at Law
Encino, CA |
"Professor Gabbay presented strong expert testimony about country conditions in Iran. I do not believe the case could have been won without his effort."
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| Susan B. Henner, Attorney at Law, White Plains, NY. http://www.susanhenner.com |
"We hired Shaul Gabbay as an expert witness in our withholding/CAT claim from Algeria. Dr. Gabbay's written report was extremely detailed and well written and his testimony at trial was superb. We secured a victory and were granted withholding of removal on the case. I believe this was in large part due to Dr. Gabbay's expertise and his excellent presentation."
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| Daniel Shanfield, Attorney at Law, San Jose, California. http://www.immigration-defense.com |
“Shaul Gabbay’s expert analysis of Islamic extremism in Pakistan was the key difference in our case, and was specifically cited by the Immigration Judge in granting withholding of removal. He has earned my highest recommendation.”
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| Naima Said, Attorney at Law, Columbia, Maryland http://www.naimasaid.com |
"Dear Dr. Gabbay, Thank you so much for your assistance in my Iranian case. I know that your affidavit and testimony carried great weight in the approval of my client's relief application. I was so delighted and impressed with your responses during cross examination. It was obvious that Government counsel did not heed the old adage of "never ask questions to which you don't know the answer" because your responses during cross-examination only validated and further established our claim. I look forward to working with you on other cases in the future."
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Shannon M. Jackson, Attorney at Law
Chicago, Illinois |
"Case granted! 'largely based on the expert testimony' Thanks again. I'll be in touch!"
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Victoria Neilson, Legal Director, Immigration Equality
New York, NY |
"Thank you so much for your work on behalf of my gay, HIV+ Pakistani client. The affidavit you prepared was well written and thorough and I believe it was an important factor in my client winning withholding of removal."
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| Rachel Effron, Attorney at Law, The Effron Law Firm, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia http://www.effronimmigration.com |
"Dr. Shaul Gabbay provided a very well-written knowledgeable statement on short notice. He has a deep understanding of Muslim and Middle Eastern societies and norms, and can help put your client’s case in context for an adjudicator. One of my clients spoke with Professor Gabbay, and was extremely impressed that he knew exactly of his small village in Lebanon. Professor Gabbay knew more about recent news developments in another client’s hometown in the West Bank than any report I could find online, and even than my client himself. He also provides excellent testimony in court. He sticks to his guns and makes very educated arguments. He is well worth the investment."
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| Steven M. Klapisch, Attorney at Law, Weisberg Friedman & Klapisch, LLP, New York, New York |
"I won a Moroccan gay asylum case based upon a well founded fear as there had been no past persecution. A major reason for my success was the excellent affidavit prepared by Dr. Shaul Gabbay. It was one of the best expert affidavits that I have seen. Dr. Gabbay was ready to testify telephonically but the trial attorney was satisfied with his affidavit and accepted a final order."
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