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Profile: Norman Ackerman
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Norman Ackerman
Judicial Experience:
Senior Judge, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, 1988, 1989 to 2010
Other Professional Experience:
Deputy City Commissioner, City of Philadelphia, 1980 to 1988
Attorney, Private Practice, 28 years
PA State Attorney General's office, 5 years
Education:
JD, Temple University School of Law, 1960
BS, University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, 1957
Professional Civic Activities/Honors/Awards:
Bankruptcy Court Trustee
PA Bar Association
Philadelphia Bar Association
PA Task Force on Drug Handling
Staff:
Carol A. Palang, Secretary (215) 686-9553
Larry Hambrecht, Law Clerk (215) 686-9557
Rules/Procedures:
Do you have any special rules governing courtroom decorum (e.g., addressing the court, dealing with opposing counsel and witnesses, proper attire, etc.)? Judge Ackerman requests that counsel not interrupt other counsel, clearly phrase questions to sound like questions and not statements, ask to approach a witness, and rise when addressing the Court.
Describe motions practice in your court. Are there any local practices that attorneys should be aware of? Judge Ackerman follows local rules regarding motion practices.
Are there any special practices or procedures lawyers appearing before you should know about? Judge Ackerman requests that counsel instruct his/her witnesses to not answer a question until the whole question has been asked.
Any suggestions, admonitions or recommendations you would make to lawyers appearing before you? Judge Ackerman recommends becoming familiar with all the rules of this Court found in Section 4 of the "Philadelphia Trial Division Civil Administration At A Glance Manual."
Can the court be contacted by e-mail? Yes
Can the court be contacted by fax? Yes
Does the court accept filings by e-mail? norman.ackerman@courts.phila.gov
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