Atty. Howard J. Bashman
Managing Editor, Emory Law Journal. Appellate Columnist: American Lawyer Media's law.com; The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appellate Litigation Attorney · Serving Fort Washington, PA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Howard J. Bashman at a Glance
Howard J. Bashman is a Member based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, practicing at Law Offices of Howard J. Bashman. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1989), New Jersey (1991), and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Columbia College, Columbia University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Co-Chair, Appellate Courts Committee, 2001-2004, Philadelphia Bar Association. Serves clients in Fort Washington, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard J. Bashman
Managing Editor, Emory Law Journal
Appellate Columnist
- American Lawyer Media's law.com
- The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Law Clerk, Honorable William D. Hutchinson, Circuit Judge, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 1989-1991
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Appellate Practice in Fort Washington
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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Why Clients in Fort Washington Choose Howard J. Bashman
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 Howard J. Bashman's practice in the field of appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard J. Bashman brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Howard J. Bashman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Appellate Practice
Concentrating on appellate means Howard J. Bashman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Fort Washington
A Fort Washington-based practice means Howard J. Bashman 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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