ABA Certificate of Legal Practice & Accreditation
Certificate of Legal Practice & Accreditation
This is to Certify That
MARSHALL LAW FIRM
Has been duly recognized as a firm of The United States of America, authorized and regulated by the American Bar Association (ABA).
This status permits the firm to undertake reserved legal activities, including the exercise of a right of audience, the conduct of litigation, and the administration of oaths, in accordance with the international laws of The United States of America.
The firm is governed by the ABA Principles, Standards and Regulations, and the ABA Code of Conduct.
Issued on behalf of the Partners:
ON: 11 November 2022
Criminal Litigation
VERIFIED BY AMERICAN BAR AUTHORITY
SCAN OR CODE TO VERIFY
Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Recognition
The Law Society
RUAIRIDH GORMAN
For: Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
JEFFREY FINDER
Chief Executive (ABA)
Firm Overview
ACTIVE AND IN GOOD STANDING
Headquarters Address:
123 Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C., USA, 20001
Company Status:
Active & In Good Standing
Company Type:
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Initially Incorporated:
15 March 2018
Primary Practice Areas:
International Law - Cross-border transactions, treaty interpretation
Criminal Litigation - Federal and international criminal defense
Corporate Law - Multinational business formations and compliance
Criminal Litigation - Federal and international criminal defense
Corporate Law - Multinational business formations and compliance
International Operations:
Operating in USA, Germany, UK, and France
International Offices
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United States
Since 2018
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Germany
Since 2021
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United Kingdom
Since 2022
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France
Since 2023
Verification & Expansion Timeline (2018-2026)
March 2018
COMPLETED
Firm Establishment
Type:
Initial Incorporation
Location:
Washington, D.C., USA
Reference:
MLF-USA-2018-INC
Details:
Marshall Law Firm established as a Limited Liability Partnership specializing in federal and international law.
June 2020
COMPLETED
ABA Provisional Accreditation
Type:
Provisional Accreditation
Status:
Provisional Approval
Reference:
ABA-MLF-2020-PROV
Details:
Granted provisional ABA accreditation after compliance review and successful practice audit.
September 2021
COMPLETED
German Office Establishment
Type:
International Expansion
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Reference:
MLF-DE-2021-EXP
Details:
Opened Berlin office to serve European Union clients, specializing in EU law and cross-border transactions.
November 2022
COMPLETED
Full ABA Accreditation & UK Expansion
Type:
Full Accreditation & Expansion
Status:
Full ABA Approval
Reference:
ABA-MLF-2022-FULL
Details:
Received full ABA accreditation and opened London office. CQS recognition for conveyancing quality.
April 2023
COMPLETED
French Office Establishment
Type:
International Expansion
Location:
Paris, France
Reference:
MLF-FR-2023-EXP
Details:
Opened Paris office to strengthen European presence and handle Francophone African markets.
November 2024
COMPLETED
First ABA Compliance Review
Type:
Biennial Compliance Review
Status:
Successfully Passed
Reference:
ABA-MLF-2024-REV
Details:
First biennial ABA compliance review completed with no adverse findings. All international offices found in compliance.
Q3 2025
COMPLETED
Practice Area Expansion
Type:
Service Expansion
Focus Areas:
International Arbitration, Cyber Law
Reference:
MLF-2025-EXP
Details:
Expanded practice areas to include international arbitration and cyber law divisions across all offices.
November 2026
UPCOMING
Second ABA Compliance Review
Type:
Biennial Compliance Review
Status:
Scheduled
Reference:
ABA-MLF-2026-REV
Details:
Scheduled second biennial review of ABA compliance and international practice standards. Expected continuation of full compliance status.
Key Personnel & Leadership
Robert David Martinez
Chief Executive Officer
Appointed:
15 March 2018
Bar Admissions:
New York, Washington D.C., Federal Courts
Education:
J.D., Harvard Law School
Specialization:
International Law, Corporate Compliance
Dr. Anna Schmidt
Managing Partner, European Operations
Appointed:
1 September 2021
Bar Admissions:
Germany, EU Court of Justice
Education:
Dr. iur., University of Heidelberg
Specialization:
EU Law, International Arbitration
James W. Harrison
Senior Partner, Criminal Litigation
Appointed:
15 March 2018
Bar Admissions:
California, New York, Federal Courts
Education:
J.D., Yale Law School
Specialization:
White-Collar Crime, Federal Litigation
Regulatory Compliance & Standards
ABA Principles
Adherence to American Bar Association principles and ethical standards
ABA Code of Conduct
Compliance with professional conduct rules and client care standards
CQS Recognition
Recognized for excellence in conveyancing practice by Law Society
International Compliance
Adherence to legal standards in USA, Germany, UK, and France
Authorized Legal Activities
As an ABA regulated firm with international authorization, Marshall Law Firm is authorized to undertake the following legal activities across all jurisdictions:
- Exercise of a right of audience in federal and international courts
- Conduct of litigation in multiple jurisdictions
- International arbitration and mediation
- Cross-border corporate transactions
- Treaty interpretation and compliance
- Administration of oaths for international documents