Abdul Rahman Nekzai is the founder of Nekzai Law. He received his Juris Doctor (cum laude) from the University of Ottawa, graduating in the top 5% of his class and placing on the Dean’s Honour List all three years. Abdul Rahman summered and articled with a prominent, full-service Bay Street business law firm, before choosing to launch his own practice.
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During law school, Abdul Rahman spent two years serving as a Teaching Assistant for first year Contracts students. He completed a real estate internship and focused his studies on commercial/business law, estate planning and real estate, while also participating in the Advocacy stream, an intense focus on trial advocacy and civil procedure. During his Articles, Abdul Rahman completed both a business and litigation rotation, appearing before the Small Claims Court and the Ontario Court of Justice. His advocacy training has strengthened his approach to drafting/reviewing contracts and facilitating transactions, allowing him to anticipate (and avoid) potential litigation issues.
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Prior to commencing his legal studies, Abdul Rahman received a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Global Political Studies from York University, and spent over six years as an award-winning licensed agent for a national property and casualty insurance company, providing him with a unique insight into many of the liability risks associated with real estate.
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Abdul Rahman is a proud Afghan-Canadian, and is fluent in both Pashto and Dari. In today’s GTA, clients deserve not just a lawyer with an excellent track record of academic and professional success, but also a lawyer with the personality and background to understand you, your experiences and your challenges. Abdul Rahman prides himself on being a lawyer in the finest, classical sense: a trusted advisor who is readily available to provide guidance tailored to you and your circumstances.