Experience Built in the Courtroom

Janelle McLaughlin

Office Manager

Janelle McLaughlin brings a distinguished background in military service, leadership, and legal education to Sheharyar Ali Law Group, P.C. A proud United States Navy veteran, Janelle served for 14 years, developing the discipline, integrity, and commitment to service that continue to guide her professional career.

Janelle holds a Juris Master's degree with a concentration in International Law, a Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, and an Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, bringing a unique combination of leadership, legal knowledge, organization, and attention to detail to the firm.

As Office Manager, Janelle oversees the firm's day-to-day operations with the same principles that guided her while serving and managing within military commands: integrity, dignity, honor, accountability, and commitment to mission. At Sheharyar Ali Law Group, P.C., that mission is our clients. She is committed to ensuring that every client — particularly those navigating the aftermath of a personal injury — feels heard, respected, and confident that their case is in the hands of a dedicated team prepared to advocate for them.

Mohammad Tahir

Associate Attorney

Mohammad Tahir is an Associate with the Firm, where his practice focuses on civil litigation, including municipal liability, civil rights, personal injury, and general liability matters.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mohammad Tahir served as a Deputy County Attorney in the Litigation Bureau of the Nassau County Attorney’s Office, where he represented Nassau County, the Nassau County Police Department, County agencies, and public officials in a broad range of matters in both state and federal court. During his time with the County, Mohammad Tahir managed an extensive litigation caseload involving civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, municipal liability, negligence and tort claims, Article 78 proceedings, firearms licensing matters, and other constitutional and governmental litigation.

Mohammad Tahir has substantial courtroom and trial experience. He has served as lead trial counsel in a jury trial in New York State Supreme Court and has tried multiple matters to verdict in bench trials. He has also appeared and argued matters in both state and federal court, including dispositive motions, discovery disputes, and other contested applications. His experience includes conducting and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment and motions to dismiss, handling complex discovery, preparing pleadings and appellate submissions, participating in settlement conferences, and negotiating resolutions on behalf of his clients.

Mohammad Tahir’s litigation experience also includes defending governmental entities and individual defendants in federal civil rights actions involving claims of false arrest, constitutional violations, municipal liability under Monell, and other claims arising under § 1983. His state-court practice has included personal injury and premises liability actions, governmental immunity and municipal liability issues, Article 78 proceedings, and other matters involving New York State and local law.

Before entering government practice, Mohammad Tahir gained judicial clerkship experience in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County.

Mohammad Tahir earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and his B.S. in Business Administration from Stony Brook University. He is admitted to practice in the State of New York, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.