Houman Afshar
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 About Houman Afshar
Houman Afshar is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Houman Afshar is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty LLP
Education: New York Law School, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: New York, NY
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