Tina J Azarvand, Esq.

Tax (Transactional/Litigation)

Washington, District of Columbia

Personal Introduction

Since 2023, Tina has earned recognition each year on the Super Lawyers: Rising Stars list in Maryland, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in each state. She has also been recognized on the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list in Maryland since 2023, and her dedication to community service was honored with the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Young Volunteer of the Year Award in 2022. In 2025, she was also named a finalist for the Saipan Chamber of Commerce's Business Person of the Year, one of four finalists selected from Saipan's broader business community. Also in 2025, CNMI Governor David M. Apatang appointed Tina to the Commonwealth Economic Incentive Authority (CEIA) Board of Directors, representing the private sector; she was subsequently elected Vice Chair, a role she continues to serve in today. Tina also serves as Salon Today's Resident Tax Attorney, providing accessible tax guidance to beauty business owners nationwide, and writes "Tina's Tax Corner" for Marianas Press, addressing tax issues for readers residing throughout the U.S. Pacific.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

University of Baltimore School of Law Juris Doctor (2020)

University of Baltimore School of Law LL.M, Tax Law (2024)

Practice Summary

Azarvand Tax Law assists both businesses and individuals with their tax law matters, including, but not limited to, tax collections, audits, US Tax Court representation, foreign bank account compliance, and so forth. Our bilingual staff ensures that language is never a barrier, and we strive to provide a personalized and inclusive experience for clients from all walks of life. Driven by a commitment to fairness and excellence, Azarvand Tax Law embraces a value-based pricing model, making high-quality legal representation accessible to everyone. In addition to our tax attorneys, Azarvand Tax Law also offers in-house CPA services. Our mission is not only to navigate the complexities of tax law but also to be a pillar of support during a challenging and complex process. We approach each case with dedication, expertise, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.

Response Time

1 day

Awards

Superlawyers Rising Stars

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Affiliations

American Bar Association

Maryland State Bar Association

Personal Interests & Charitable Work

In 2025, Azarvand Tax Law launched the Economic Recovery Scholarship, a program created in response to the closure of over one hundred CNMI businesses the prior year. The scholarship invited middle school, high school, and college-aged students across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota to submit original proposals for diversifying the CNMI economy beyond tourism and federal funding, awarding six scholarships across the three academic levels. Every submission, not just the winning proposals, was shared with relevant CNMI government offices, ensuring student ideas could inform actual economic recovery planning. In 2024, Tina and her firm partnered with the CNMI Division of Revenue and Taxation and the University of Baltimore School of Law Taxpayer Clinic to bring free tax resolution services to the islands, operating under special orders from DRT. Over the course of the clinic, the collaboration provided direct assistance to approximately ninety CNMI taxpayers working to resolve outstanding tax debts. In 2022, Tina was named the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service's Young Volunteer of the Year for her pro bono work in Maryland, and she remains an active MVLS volunteer attorney. Outside of work, Tina is an avid traveler who has visited several dozen countries and continues to explore new places whenever she can. She spends much of her free time outdoors, whether kayaking, hiking, or otherwise enjoying nature.