Atty. Howard M. Lightman

Atty. Howard M. Lightman

Howard M. Lightman is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law.

Wyomissing Wyomissing 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard M. Lightman at a glance

Howard M. Lightman is a criminal defense, business, creditor rights, and litigation attorney based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980), Pennsylvania (1981), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1981). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Berks County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wyomissing, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Howard M. Lightman is a lawyer practicing commercial, business, criminal defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Howard practices in Wyomissing, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Howard M. Lightman's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Howard M. Lightman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Howard M. Lightman is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Howard M. Lightman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Wyomissing 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 Howard M. Lightman

Where is Howard M. Lightman's law office located?
Howard M. Lightman's law practice is located in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard M. Lightman handle?
Howard M. Lightman focuses on criminal defense, business, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Howard M. Lightman practiced law?
Howard M. Lightman has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Howard M. Lightman go to law school?
Howard M. Lightman earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Howard M. Lightman for a consultation?
You can contact Howard M. Lightman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Howard M. Lightman received?
Howard M. Lightman's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1980
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1981

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