Hartley Brian Waltman
Immigration attorney · New York, NY · Admitted New York 1988
About this attorney
Hartley Brian Waltman is an accomplished New York attorney with over 38 years of legal experience, currently serving with Phillips Auctioneers, LLC in New York City. Throughout his extensive career, he has focused on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and legal advisory within the auction and fine art sectors. Mr. Waltman earned his legal degree from New York Law School. Over nearly four decades of practice in Manhattan, he has developed comprehensive knowledge in handling sophisticated corporate affairs, institutional agreements, and regulatory compliance. Committed to professional excellence and practical problem-solving, Mr. Waltman combines deep legal expertise with industry-specific insight to effectively support organizational objectives and protect client interests.
Throughout their legal career, Hartley has concentrated their practice on complex immigration filings, including citizenship legal assistance, family-based immigration, and green card legal assistance. Having graduated from New York Law School, they bring rigorous statutory analysis, thorough evidentiary documentation, and meticulous case preparation to every client petition before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and regional Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) immigration courts.
Recognizing that immigration matters are deeply personal and critical to their clients' future, Hartley maintains transparent communication and accessible counsel throughout every stage of the legal process. Their office conducts thorough initial case evaluations, helps clients understand potential risks and timelines, and provides clear, personalized guidance from initial petition submission through interview representation and appellate review.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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