Judge Norman Ackerman - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Norman Ackerman (Ret.) served as a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. Ackerman was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bob Casey in 1988. He retired in 2005 and continued to preside as a senior judge until 2013.

Prior to his appointment, Ackerman worked as an attorney in private practice. He also served as a deputy city commissioner for the City of Philadelphia (1980 to 1988), a deputy state attorney for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, and a trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court.

Ackerman earned a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1957. He then completed a J.D. at Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law in 1960.

His memberships have included the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Philadelphia Bar Association, and the Pennsylvania Task Force on Drug Handling.

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MARKUS VS INFINITY INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY ETA

On November 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Nov 01, 2013

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Appealed

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May 09, 2021

COUNCIL ETAL VS GERMANTOWN CAB COMPANY

On September 3, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Sep 03, 2013

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Trial Verdict

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Philadelphia County, PA

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May 07, 2021

DETTMERING VS WANG

On August 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Aug 02, 2013

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Active

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May 16, 2021

IVANCHENKOVA VS MARGOLIS

On August 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Aug 01, 2013

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Trial Verdict

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May 03, 2021

EXSTRA-BROAD-STREET, LLC VS LUKOIL GAS STATION ETA

On July 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Jul 25, 2013

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ORDER ENTERED - FINAL DISPOS

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Apr 24, 2021

MOTTERSHEAD VS HEADEN ETAL

On June 3, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Jun 03, 2013

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Trial Verdict

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May 03, 2021

HDIDOU ETAL VS KFC, STORE #Y062139 ETAL

On May 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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May 01, 2013

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Settlement

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May 14, 2021

CHHIN ETAL VS JALLOH ETAL

On May 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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May 01, 2013

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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May 11, 2021

DAVIS VS PAWLOWSKI ETAL

On February 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Feb 02, 2013

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Trial Verdict

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May 07, 2021

YOUNG VS DELOSSANTOS

On February 1, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Norman Ackerman presiding.

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Feb 01, 2013

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Stipulated Judgment

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Philadelphia County

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May 02, 2021

HANSBERRY ETAL VS BOLTON ETAL

On November 2, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Norman Ackerman presiding.

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Nov 02, 2012

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Philadelphia County

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May 09, 2021

SHAPIRO ETAL VS 2047 WALNUT STREET, L.P. ETAL

On November 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Nov 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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May 08, 2021

COOKE ETAL VS GREENSCAPE LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, IN

On November 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Norman Ackerman presiding.

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Nov 01, 2012

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Default Judgment

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Philadelphia County

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Apr 29, 2021

WAIRAGU VS CURRIE ETAL

On October 2, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Oct 02, 2012

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Dismissal

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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Property

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Quiet Title

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May 12, 2021

ROBINSON VS LAFFREDO ETAL

On October 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Oct 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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Philadelphia County

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May 10, 2021

WILLOUGHBY VS PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY

On August 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Aug 01, 2012

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Active

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Philadelphia County

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May 11, 2021

MOORE VS O'MALLEY

On August 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Aug 01, 2012

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Stipulated Judgment

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Apr 29, 2021

CARR VS NAZARIAN

On June 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Jun 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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Philadelphia County

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May 03, 2021

SILBERMAN VS BAEK ETAL

On May 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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May 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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May 15, 2021

DIX VS CARINO

On May 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Norman Ackerman presiding.

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May 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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May 08, 2021

SHEBBY ETAL VS CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

On February 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Feb 01, 2012

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Trial Verdict

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May 09, 2021

SCHUCH VS ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL, INC. ETAL

On February 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Feb 01, 2012

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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Philadelphia County, PA

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May 08, 2021

YARNALL ETAL VS ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL, INC. ETAL

On February 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Feb 01, 2012

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Settlement

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Philadelphia County

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May 08, 2021

LARIONOV VS HALDIS

On February 1, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge ACKERMAN, NORMAN presiding.

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Feb 01, 2012

Status

Trial Verdict

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Philadelphia County

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May 11, 2021

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About

Norman Ackerman
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired
Education B.S., University of Pennsylvania - 1957 J.D., Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law - 1960	B.S., University of Pennsylvania - 1957 J.D., Temple University, James E. Beasley School of Law - 1960

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Deputy Attorney General	Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General	None
Attorney	Private Practice	None
Deputy City Commissioner	City of Philadelphia	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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