Harry Alan Suissa

Harry Alan Suissa

also known as Harry A. Suissa

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 48 years

Business Lawyer at Silver Spring, MD
Practice Areas: Business, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +5 more

Metropolitan Building, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1010, Silver Spring, MD

About Harry

Biography

Maryland and Washington, D.C. criminal law attorney, Harry A. Suissa, founder of the Law Office of Harry A. Suissa, P.C., has more than 30 years of experience as a trial attorney and legal advisor a...

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 48 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Harry A. Suissa, P.C.

Metropolitan Building, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1010, Silver Spring, MD, 20910-3639

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Harry Alan Suissa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tiffany | December 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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If you are in search of an exceptional attorney who provides top-notch, exclusive legal counsel, then fate has led you to this review of Harry A. Suissa. When concluding that I needed an attorney, I knew that it would have to be someone very skilled and capable, and preferably seasoned. I've alway...s heard that word of mouth yields better outcomes, so I figured that I'd ask around. The praises sang of Mr. Suissa were great enough to convince me to call him, and that was one of the best decisions I've ever made. With a divorce case as complex as mine, Mr. Suissa handled the delicate matters with finesse and the difficult issues with careful intensity. In courtroom presentation, Mr. Suissa is a charming powerhouse that is sure to deliver very well, as he exudes confidence, displays decorum, defends with subtle passion, and speaks with eloquence. In my opinion, an immensely important quality is a person's responsiveness. While under duress, having someone make you feel that their focus is on you and helping to solve your problems averts anxiety. Through persistent communication, Mr. Suissa secured my hope, despite any trepidations. The best part of it all, was that Mr. Suissa achieved results that far exceeded my expectations! At the close of my litigation, surprisingly, I had bittersweet feelings. I was thrilled that my dealings with the case were over, but Mr. Suissa and his firm invested so much time, energy, attention and regard to my case, that saying farewell was with the intended meaning of, until next time. Of course, no one welcomes unnecessary legal issues, but if there ever arises another need for an attorney, Mr. Suissa has the job! Harry A. Suissa is an A1 attorney, and when you retain his legal services, you'll be in good hands and great care.

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Harry Alan Suissa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Henry

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Cosca

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Suissa is quite simply the greatest divorce lawyer in the world! A divorce master once commented that with Mr. Suissa, ”it doesn’t have to hurt”. That is what Mr. Suissa does. He has the ability to do the fighting while at the same time insulating his client from the battle. It makes no difference who the opposing attorney is in a case. Mr. Suissa talent, reputation, command, respect and frankly, intimidation that makes him absolute best."

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Gary Gerstenfield

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Suissa is an amazingly effective and truly gifted litigator and advocate. There is no problem too great or dilemma too difficult that Harry cannot solve. Among journeymen lawyers, Harry is universally recognized as a master. But, what really distinguishes Harry as among the elite of trial lawyers is the warmth and compassion he brings in resolving the seemingly unsolvable legal issues that many his clients face. Gary Gerstenfield"

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Robert Demirji

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Rebecca Cosca

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Gerstenfield

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Harry A. Suissa, P.C.

Associations

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

District of Columbia Bar Association

Member

Education

1976

St. John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

State University of New York, Stony Brook

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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