About Paul
Paul Tolzman spent his early years studying the past before turning to the law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from Loyola College in 1968 and completed his J.D. at the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1973. Those credentials placed him in the Maryland legal community at a time of steady change in state and federal practice.
He built a career in Maryland courts over decades. By 1992 he had taken the title of senior partner at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton, P.A., a role that marks an established position in a firm environment. That year is a documented milestone, but it sits on top of earlier work that gradually moved him into firm leadership.
Colleagues remember him for a practical approach to problems and a straightforward courtroom style. He has handled contested matters that required careful preparation and courtroom presence. Clients and other lawyers saw him as methodical; he favored clear files and predictable processes. He combined courtroom practice with the managerial tasks that come with partnership: staffing cases, overseeing younger lawyers, and helping guide firm strategy.
Tolzman’s legal training in Baltimore came during an era when legal education was tightening its emphasis on procedure and trial skills. He carried those lessons into practice. Over time he developed a reputation among peers for steady performance rather than sudden flash. He kept files organized, deadlines met, and arguments focused. That steadiness proved useful both at trial and in settlement negotiations.
Outside of the office he remained tied to Maryland. His education and practice have been anchored in the state for more than five decades. That continuity allowed him to accumulate local knowledge about courts, clerks, judges, and opposing counsel. It shaped how he managed litigation calendars and assessed case trajectories.
Records show the firm LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton, P.A. as part of his professional life at least since the early 1990s. He has shared firm leadership and the responsibilities that accompany a multi-lawyer practice. The role of senior partner reflected both legal work and the administrative tasks that keep a firm running.
As of 2026 he continues to practice in Maryland, handling matters in Maryland courts and contributing to the day-to-day work of the firm.
