Atty. Omar Dirar Ahmad
Omar was born in Iowa but grew up in South Charleston, West Virginia. He graduated cum laude from Marshall University in December 2004, earning a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems.
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Omar Dirar Ahmad is a Member based in Charleston, West Virginia. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury, immigration, ssd, securities, and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (2008), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (2011), and United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) (2019). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2008) and Marshall University (B.B.A., 2004). Active member of Cabell County Bar Association American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Omar was born in Iowa but grew up in South Charleston, West Virginia
- He graduated cum laude from Marshall University in December 2004, earning a B.B.A. in Management Information Systems
- During his time at Marshall, Omar was a Resident Advisor and Vice President of the M.I.S
- Student Representatives
- Omar attended the West Virginia University College of Law after completing his studies at Marshall
- At WVU, he was elected to the Ethics Council and served on the school’s Immigration Law Clinic, where he joined fellow members and professors in representing non-citizen clients in West Virginia and Pennsylvania
- Omar earned his J.D. from WVU in May 2008
- Omar spent most of his career on the plaintiff’s side of practice prior to joining the firm
- He worked at Eves Law Firm in Huntington, where he represented clients on a range of federal and state civil matters including insurance claims, products liability, toxic tort, deliberate intent, wrongful death and civil rights claims
- Omar also provided representation and counsel to individuals, families and companies seeking various humanitarian, family and employment-based immigration benefits, and takes pride in continuing that work to this day
- Omar lives in Huntington with his wife Lacey, their dog Nilla, and their cats Sookie and B.K
- In his spare time, Omar enjoys playing soccer, travelling and spending time with his family and friends
- Professional Associations and Organizations: Huntington Human Relations Commission Representative Cases Beckley Oncology Associates, Inc. v
- Rami Abumasmah, No. 19-1751 (W.Va. 2021)”(case of first impression in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit) Awards & Honors WV Super Lawyers Rising Star – General Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
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Omar Dirar Ahmad is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in West Virginia →
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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