Amar Sanghera Weisman

Amar Sanghera Weisman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Towson, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1018 Dulaney Valley Road, 2ND Floor, Towson, MD

About Amar

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

Includes Original Petitions for Custody and Petitions to Modify Legal Custody, Physical Custody, or Both. This category does not include divorces with a custody component.

18 years | 120 cases

50%
Divorce and Separation 50%

Includes preparing pleadings, discovery, separation agreements & judgments for clients and representing them at Scheduling Conferences, Settlement Conferences, Mediation and Trial on the Merits.

18 years | 160 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 40 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 18 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman

1018 Dulaney Valley Road, 2ND Floor, Towson, MD, 21204

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Amar Sanghera Weisman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Chuck | October 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amar Wiseman sets the bar for competency and excellence as an attorney

Amar represented my interest in a civil matter that was settled beyond my expectation. I admired his command of the law and his ability to make clear and forceful arguments. I always felt confident that by following his advice and counsel we would score a win in our case. He was more than an atto...rney and I consider Amar a friend.

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good Value

I hired Amar for an unconventional case, and he learned the subject matter. We won in court, and fought the good fight upon appeal, where we ultimately prevailed. He gave me a great value for the work he did.

Posted by Jan | October 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Knows the law best attorney

If you want a lawyer who is going to do his research and knows the law this is your guy. I hired him for a traffic violation with a state trooper and everyone knows you can't win against a trooper but he blew it out of the water, my lawyer for life, Thanks!

Posted by Trix | October 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A lifesaver who will always fight for your best interests

I've been incredibly fortunate to have Amar as my attorney for a few legal issues over the past 6 years, but it wasn't until my recent divorce that I saw just how important it is to have a lawyer you can trust and who will fight for your best interests - and win! - every step of the way, and that's ...exactly what Amar Weisman did for me. The opposing lawyer played dirty and tried to throw unnecessary and onerous roadblocks for me every step of the way, but Amar handily dispatched the opposing counsel's every attempt to make things difficult, ugly, and overly complicated. Amar used his impressive knowledge of the law and his ingenuity to make sure that, in the end, I got everything I deserved and asked for in the divorce. He was amazing at the settlement hearing, and made sure everything went my way! Not only that, but he was always there to answer my questions and - very important in something as stressful as a divorce - ease my concerns. I could never have made it through this process without him!

Amar Weisman

Replied last October 02, 2015

I appreciate that. It was an an honor to represent you.

Posted by Varun | December 18, 2014 | Family

Best family lawyer in town

Amar is the one of the best family lawyer in Maryland. I have worked with Amar on tons of family law cases and I highly recommend him.

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Amar Sanghera Weisman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diane Lank

Child custody lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amar and I have been working together on a custody matter spanning a couple of jurisdictions. I've found him to be responsive, creative, and engaged. I wouldn't hesitate to refer other clients to him."

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Chad Cos

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Amar is thorough and diligent."

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Garland Sanderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. Weisman's work inside and outside of the courtroom, he is a top notch attorney."

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Darren Margolis

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer for Family Law matters. He has years of experience and does not limit himself to Baltimore County cases."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Amar. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Antonio Jimenez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Solid knowledge in family law."

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Lauren Boyce

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Warren Price

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amar is known to fight vigorously and aggressively for his clients, often going above and beyond for their rights. I wholeheartedly endorse his work."

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Anthony DeFranco

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Weisman is a highly skilled attorney who I have personally witnessed give his clients the zealous avocacy and attention to detail that they so richly deserve. His organization and research skills are impeccable as well."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2024

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2024

12 Best Divorce Lawyers in Baltimore, Expertise

2023

12 Best Baltimore Divorce Lawyers, Expertise

2023

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2023

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2022

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2022

Top 17 Divorce Lawyers Baltimore, Expertise

2022

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2021

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2020

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2020

21 Best Baltimore Divorce Lawyers, Expertise.com

2020

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magaine

2019

20 Best BALTIMORE Divorce Attorneys, Expertise

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Seal of Excellence, American Jurist Institute

2018

20 Best BALTIMORE Divorce Attorneys, Expertise

2017

Attorney & Practice Magazine Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney & Practice Magazine

2017

Top 10 Attorneys, American Jurist Institute

2017

20 Best Divorce Lawyers, Expertise

2017

2017 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

2016 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

2015 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman, LLC

Associations

2019 - Present

Macs In Law Offices

Member

2008 - Present

Towson Chamber Of Commerce

Member

2007 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Williams v. Williams

Successful Won Physical Custody for the Client.

No. 02661/08 Gang-Ming Zou vs. Zhongyuan Yang

Upheld by Court of Special Appeals

Woodard & Sons Mechanical, Inc. v. Dominic Marcuccio,

Judgment Entered In Favor of my Client

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Education

2007

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Boys’ Latin School of Maryland

High School Diploma

1996

Protocol School of Washington

Certificate, International Protocol

Speaking Engagements

2011

Law Firm Management Symposium

Law Firm Management

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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