Jeffrey G. Herman

Jeffrey G. Herman

also known as The Hammer

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 27 years

General practice Lawyer at Waterford, PA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +4 more

114 High Street., Waterford, PA

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

General Practice 30%

My entire practice is truly a General Practice with Federal Bankruptcy as a featured tool.

28 years | 10,000 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

Been doing it many years. Satisfying area of practice.

28 years | 3,000 cases

20%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 15%

Chapter 13 can be used to fix seemingly unfixable financial/debt problems. Saves houses from foreclosure. A favorite practice area of mine.

25 years | 500 cases

15%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 15%

Fresh Financial Start - Chapter 7 changes lives. Clean slate free of debt.

28 years | 3,000 cases

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

We help Debtors get out of trouble - sometimes using Bankruptcy, sometimes defending in County Court. We never represent banks, only borrowers.

28 years | 3,000 cases

10%
Litigation 5%

Plaintiff vs. Defendant - a Lawyer's bread-and-butter

28 years | 500 cases

5%
Real Estate 5%

helping people buy and sell homes, businesses, farms, etc.

28 years | 3,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

HERMAN & HERMAN

114 High Street., Waterford, PA, 16441

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Jeffrey G. Herman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by David turner | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best lawyer around

Bankruptcy is a scary thing that can overhaul a life forever. There is not another person walking that I would’ve rather had at my side than one Jeffrey Herman. He was fantastic he kept it real with me explained every item/question/concern every step of the way . He was calm cool and collected every... step of the process and walked me through everything . He was very honest and open about how everything worked and why it worked and what to expect. His fees are extremely fair for the type of work he’s going to do for you. He was quick to communicate about any questions I might’ve had and frequently called/emailed to check up on me. He is a down to earth man the type that an average Joe would want to sit down and have a beer with. He is a man’s man and I appreciate and applied all the hard work he did for me.

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Jeffrey G. Herman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fred Freitag

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer completely. Goes beyond for his clients. Very personable and knowledgeable - great attorney!"

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Rebeka Seelinger

General practice lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Jeff interact with clients and Judges and he is professional and well respected in the community."

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Kenneth Bickel

General practice lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Good guy!"

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Eric Hackwelder

General practice lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known attorney Herman since I have been practicing law and can attest that he is one of the most knowledgeable and able attorneys that I have met. I am happy to endorse Attorney Herman."

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Stephen Sebald

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I can't speak highly enough about attorney Herman. This guy takes the time to make sure his clients understand each step of what can be a particularly painful process. He genuinely cares about helping his clients."

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Fred Freitag

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Barbara Welton

Personal injury lawyer

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Rebecca Herman

Estate planning lawyer

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Rebeka Seelinger

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Greene

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Melaragno

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kenneth Bickel

General practice lawyer

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Eric Hackwelder

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Stephen Sebald

Violent crime lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

1998

CALI Award Highest Grade in Family Law, University of Akron School of Law

Work Experience

2005 - 2019

Partner, HERMAN & HERMAN, Attorneys Waterford, PA

2001 - 2005

Partner, Sebald & Herman, Waterford, PA

1999 - 2003

Associate, Attorney Don Lewis, Meadville PA

1998 - 1998

Law Clerk, Judge Mary Spicer, Akron, Ohio

1998 - 2001

Associate, Devine & Kuftic Law Offices, Edinboro, PA

1996 - 1998

Law Clerk, Whited & Prichard Attorneys, Akron Ohio

1996 - 1996

Summer Law Clerk, Attorney Michelle Hawk Kelley, Erie PA

Associations

2000 - Present

Fortis Institute

Internship Supervisor

2000 - Present

Edinboro University

Internship Supervisor

1998 - Present

Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Licensed Practicing Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Publication

Favorable

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Education

1998

University of Akron School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Edinboro University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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