Howard Wishnoff, Insurance Attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Associate
Philadelphia, PA
Practicing insurance in Philadelphia since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Howard Wishnoff is an associate based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Howard has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Philadelphia, PA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Philadelphia, PA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Howard Wishnoff: Howard Wishnoff is an associate based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Howard has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Howard takes on
Howard concentrates on insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Howard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Insurance cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Howard takes insurance matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Howard takes litigation matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Howard takes personal injury matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Howard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Howard Wishnoff — insurance lawyer in Philadelphia
Howard Wishnoff is an associate based in Philadelphia, PA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Howard has over 42 years of legal experience. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Howard Wishnoff is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, insurance defense. Howard received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years. Howard practices in Philadelphia, PA.
Working with Howard on a insurance matter
Howard Wishnoff is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, insurance defense. Howard received a B.A. degree from Temple University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years. Howard practices in Philadelphia, PA.
Clients Howard works with
Howard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Temple University
J.D. History · 1984
Temple University
B.A. History · 1975
Jurisdictions
Howard's state bar admissions
Pennsylvania
1984 · ACTIVE
Howard studied at J.D. History in Temple University and B.A. History in Temple University.
Law school and academic background
Howard completed J.D. History in Temple University and B.A. History in Temple University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Howard runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Howard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Howard's professional memberships and bar associations
Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Howard Wishnoff's office in Philadelphia
Howard's primary office is at 833 Chestnut St Ste 501, Philadelphia, PA, 19107-4405. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Howard Wishnoff — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Howard. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Philadelphia.
4.4
1 client review
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How to hire Howard Wishnoff — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Howard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Howard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Howard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Howard
Howard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Howard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Howard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Howard Wishnoff
How much does it cost to hire Howard for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Howard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Howard offer a free consultation?
Howard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Howard's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Howard's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Pennsylvania typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Howard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Howard take my case if I'm outside Philadelphia?
Howard is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Howard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Howard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Howard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Howard accepting new insurance clients right now?
Howard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania
Howard handles insurance matters throughout Pennsylvania. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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