Commercial Law & More Attorney · Serving Fort Washington, PA · 47+ Years Experience
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About David E. Stern at a Glance
David E. Stern is a Member based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, practicing at Friedman Schuman, PC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circ (1979). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Temple University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serves clients in Fort Washington, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Stern
- Mr. David E. Stern is a lawyer practicing commercial law, secured transaction law, foreclosure law and 3 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at Friedman Schuman, PC in Fort Washington, PA and 2 others locations
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Stern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Stern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Washington.
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Washington
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David E. Stern is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Fort Washington
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
David E. Stern is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Foreclosure Defense in Fort Washington
David E. Stern is one of 14,094 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Washington
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 Fort Washington 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 venue, 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.
Fort Washington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Washington-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Washington Choose David E. Stern
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Stern's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and foreclosure.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Stern brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and foreclosure, David E. Stern can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Washington
A Fort Washington-based practice means David E. Stern attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David E. Stern Handles in Fort Washington
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters David E. Stern has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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