Omar Ali-Shamaa is the founder and managing partner of Ali-Shamaa Law, PLLC, skillfully focused in business litigation, corporate law, and business transactions. He represents individuals and businesses in various litigation matters, focusing on complex commercial disputes, shareholder issues, employment-related cases, landlord-tenant conflicts, and contract disputes. With firsthand experience as a restaurant owner and former independent consultant, Omar understands the intricacies of business operations and offers practical advice on daily issues.
His comprehensive experience extends to corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and drafting and reviewing commercial contracts. Before establishing his firm, Omar practiced at prestigious boutique law firms, advocating for clients in the hospitality and entertainment industries, as well as high-net-worth individuals and celebrities.
Omar was a senior staff member of the FIU Law Review and received the Book Award in Real Estate Transactions while consistently achieving Dean’s List honors. As a top-ranked negotiator, he represented the United States in the 2015 International Negotiation Competition in Dublin. Fluent in Arabic, Omar has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Europe. He is also actively involved in the Florida Restaurant Lodging Association and the Federal Bar Association.