Howard Barry Ackerman

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Howard Barry Ackerman

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Vienna, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

8221 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 201, Vienna, VA

About Howard

Biography

Representing Accident Victims and Injured Workers for over 25 Years.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

39 years

70%
Workers Compensation 30%

39 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 33 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 38 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1987

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 39 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ackerman & Falcon, LLP

8221 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 201, Vienna, VA, 22182

ackermanfalcon.com/

Howard Barry Ackerman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Automobile Accident

I had the great fortune of contacting Mr Ackerman for legal services. I was looking for a good attorney as well as being honest and trustworthy. His professional mannerism as well as his knowledge is uncanny. He is a delight to speak to and he will explain issues, so that a layman can understand. I w...ould recommend Mr. Ackerman for legal services and your expectation will be realized.

Posted by Akua | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer

Mr. Ackerman has represented my husband and I on several cases and he’s awesome! Professional, responsive, and very easy to talk to. We will definitely come back in the future!

Posted by Robert | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly recommend !

Mr. Ackerman represented me for a very serious injury I incurred. His professionalism and courteous nature helped guide me through a rough situation. I would certainly recommend Mr. Ackerman to anyone that needs a top tier attorney to represent their best interest.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer

He is everything you want in a lawyer. He cares about your case and does everything he can to help. He is patient and very kind, choose him.

Posted by Akram | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

I'm with full confidence 100% recommend Mr. Ackerman

My son had a car accident and for the first time I had to go through finding an attorney for his case. I was so nervous and anxious because he was under legal age and I was responsible for his well being. I found Mr. Ackerman because of his good rating on yelp. from the minute I stepped inside his ...office until the end he made me feel so comfortable, I knew then he is the right attorney for my son and I was right. Communicating with him was so easy, by phone by email I got response right away. he was so organized and everything was done in timely manner. he explained every step so clearly to me. I wanted some one that gives me options and tells me which one is better. And he did. I was lucky to find him. He took care of my son's right with such ease and no headaches, With fair result. I am 100% recommending him for his honesty, hard work, experience, Great and easy communication.

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Howard Barry Ackerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Gordon

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Our firm routinely refers Virginia claims to Howard for workers' compensation cases. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. Judging by his results on claims we've sent, he is a very strong advocate and I would highly recommend him."

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Jason Shultz

Workers compensation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Howard and I regularly co-counsel on Virginia Workers' Compensation cases. His experience and empathy set him apart in the legal community. His focus is constantly on the injured worker. He is well respected and I highly endorse Howard and his team."

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Lakota Denton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Falcon

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard is an excellent attorney and aggressive advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable in both workers' compensation and personal injury law and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced lawyer."

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Christopher Falcon

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard brings in years of experience dealing with negligence, personal injury and workers' compensation matters."

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Sheri Abrams

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Debra Goldenberg

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a very diligent, intelligent and thorough attorney. He well represents the legal interests of his clients."

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Ari Laric

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is extremely knowledgable and is dedicated to fighting for his client's rights."

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Brandon Reid

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Shultz

Workers compensation lawyer

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Eric Rosenberg

Car accident lawyer

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Christopher Falcon

Personal injury lawyer

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David Falcon

Workers compensation lawyer

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Leonard Dooren

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Malone

Wrongful death lawyer

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Sheri Abrams

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Michael Steinhardt

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, martindale Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, martindale Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Ackerman & Falcon, LLP

2011 - Present

Owner, Ackerman Law Firm, P.C.

2005 - 2011

Attorney, ChasenBoscolo Injury Lawyers

1995 - 2005

Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Howard B. Ackerman

1987 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Eric May

Associations

2014 - Present

American Inns of Court - Virginia Workers' Compensation Chapter

Master of the Bench

1987 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Craddock Moving & Storage v. Settles

Claimant's award of workers'compensation benefits affirmed.

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Education

1986

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Vassar College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Workers' Compensation: The Settlement Process and Hearings

Virginia Workers' Compensation

1994

Workers' Compensation in the District of Columbia

Workers' Compensation in the District of Columbia

Publications

2004

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Journal Article comparing the workers’ compensation laws of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia

Languages

English

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