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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 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.

Main office

833 Chestnut St Ste 501

Philadelphia, PA 19107-4405

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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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Hiring guide

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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