Atty. Amy Backenstose

Atty. Amy Backenstose

Amy Backenstose is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, workers compensation, products liability and 2 other areas of law. Amy received a B.A. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Harrisburg Harrisburg 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Amy Backenstose at a glance

Amy Backenstose is a medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and product liability attorney based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2000), and Pennsylvania (2001). Educated at Delaware Law School of Widener University (J.D., 2000) and Elizabethtown College (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Amy Backenstose is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, workers compensation, products liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Amy received a B.A. degree from Elizabethtown College in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Amy practices in Harrisburg, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Amy Backenstose's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Backenstose handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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.

Amy Backenstose is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Amy Backenstose is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Product Liability

Amy Backenstose is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harrisburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Amy Backenstose

Where is Amy Backenstose's law office located?
Amy Backenstose's law practice is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Amy Backenstose handle?
Amy Backenstose focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Amy Backenstose practiced law?
Amy Backenstose has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Amy Backenstose go to law school?
Amy Backenstose earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Amy Backenstose for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Delaware Law School of Widener University
- 2000
B.A.
Elizabethtown College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001

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