Mian Abdus Salam Arain Advocate

~ CAREER HISTORY ~

● Enrolled in Lower Court 1973 in Sindh Bar Council, Working as a lawyer Since 1973 having experience of more than 40 years in legal field.

● Enrolled in High Court in 1987 and working since then.
● Having own legal firm and team of lawyers working under me.
Involved in practicing law by giving authoritative advice to clients and representing them at court. Also responsible for coming up with practical solutions to the needs of clients by having a thorough and commercial approach to legal matters.

~ Duties ~
▪ Providing accurate, timely and effective legal advice to clients.
▪ Study documents briefly to make perfect case for plaintiff.
▪ Advising colleagues on all legal matters, suggesting courses of action.
▪ Attending hearings at court.
▪ Presenting evidence in court to support clients in legal proceedings.
▪ Giving oral arguments in a court of law.
▪ Shaping a client's expectations on what can be realistically achieved.
▪ Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations.
▪ Getting to know clients and developing and maintaining relationships with them.
▪ Looking for evidence that will back up a client’s case.
▪ Researching precedents in law libraries and legal book and then using the finding to provide a defence for their clients and support their cases in court.
▪ Writing up legal documents like will, trusts and gifts.
▪ Involved in out of court settlements.
▪ Preparing arguments to be heard in a trial.
▪ Gathering and organizing evidence on behalf of clients.
▪ Preparing questions to ask witnesses.
▪ Interviewing witnesses, defendants and clients.
▪ Appearing before legislative and regulatory bodies or government agencies.
▪ Negotiating with other barristers, solicitors, legal executives and their clients.
▪ Interpreting and explaining the law clearly to both individual and business clients.
▪ Coordinating planning and building regulations applications.
▪ Giving support, recognition and rewards to junior staff.

~ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ~

Legal competencies
◦Possessing the ability to convincingly present a case in court.
◦Best knowledge of Civil & Criminal Law.
◦Understanding of contracts, government regulations, intellectual property rights, patents etc.
◦Knowledge of all law & proceedings.