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Brian M. Fishman

Attorney, Law Practice

Brian M. Fishman is a Philadelphia trial attorney who focuses his practice on criminal defense, personal injury and civil right violations.

Brian M. Fishman's Bio:

Introduction & Education Brian M. Fishman has been practicing law in Philadelphia for almost 12 years.  His practice has been dedicated almost exclusively to criminal law although he also handles personal injury and civil right matters.  Brian M. Fishman has been admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and in federal court.  Brian received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY where he studied psychology and graduated with Distinction in All Subjects. Former Philadelphia Prosecutor After graduating cum laude from Temple University Law School where he was an editor on the Temple Law Review, Brian M. Fishman went to work as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.  There he tried hundreds of cases, including about twenty jury trials.  Brian litigated cases in Pennsylvania’s Municipal Courts, Juvenile Courts and the Court of Common Pleas.  Brian prosecuted a variety of serious criminal cases including rape, firearm offenses, attempted murder, burglary, robbery, DUIs and narcotics offenses.  As a prosecutor, Brian M. Fishman handled every aspect of a criminal case from preliminary hearing through trial. Private Practice Since Brian M. Fishman left the District Attorney’s Office in 2005, he has been working at David S. Nenner & Associates.  Brian has utilized his invaluable experience as a prosecutor and his litigation skills to advance his client’s interests.  In private practice, Brian M. Fishman has handled countless preliminary hearings, bail and Nebbia motions, detainer petitions and all types of pre-trial motions including, but not limited to, motions to quash, motions to suppress, motions to reveal confidential informants.  Brian M. Fishman has tried hundreds of bench or waiver trials on charges including DUI, possession with intent to deliver drugs, aggravated and simple assault, gunpoint robbery, rape, attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, forgery and fraud.  Brian has tried over twenty jury trials to verdict as sole counsel.  In addition, Brian has handled appeals, filing complex legal briefs and arguing before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania as well as filed Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) Petitions and Petitions for Allowance of Appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Brian M. Fishman has built up a practice handling civil matters as well.  He has successfully secured significant monetary damages for clients suffering injuries in car accidents, slip & falls, malpractice actions, cases against SEPTA and civil rights cases.  

Brian M. Fishman's Experience:

  • Owner/Attorney at The Fishman Firm, LLC

    December 2013 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    After 4 years as a prosecutor in Philadelphia and 8 years in private practice handling criminal defense matters, Philadelphia trial attorney, Brian M. Fishman opened his own law firm, The Fishman Firm, LLC. The Fishman Firm, LLC is based in Center City Philadelphia. Brian M. Fishman represents individuals in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester Counties as well as in New Jersey and federal court. Mr. Fishman's primary practice area is criminal defense and represents individuals charged with all criminal matters including narcotics charges, sexual assault, firearm possession, DUI, domestic violence, assault, possession of child pornography, burglary, robbery, fraud, theft, expungements, bail hearings, preliminary hearings and detainer petitions. Mr. Fishman is one of the top young attorneys in Philadelphia and has been recognized twice since 2010 as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Criminal Defense. Mr. Fishman also represents individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others due to car accidents, slip and falls and other accidents. In addition, Brian M. Fishman handles civil rights matter stemming from excessive force, police brutality, wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution.

  • Associate Attorney at David S. Nenner & Associates

    September 2005 - December 2013 | Philadelphia

    Defend individuals charged with criminal offenses in Philadelphia, the surrounding counties and federal court. Prosecute personal injury cases for plaintiffs injured in car accidents, slip & falls and other accidents. Handle civil right violation matters for those who are victims of excessive force, police beatings, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

  • Assistant District Attorney at Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

    August 2001 - August 2005 | Philadelphia, PA

    Prosecuted individuals charged with criminal offenses in Philadelphia Municipal Court, Juvenile Court and the Court of Common Pleas. Handled thousands of bench trials, approximately 20 jury trials and all stages of a criminal prosecution.

  • Case Manager at American Arbitration Association

    October 1996 - December 1997 | Philadelphia, PA

    Responsible for managing all aspects of arbitration cases by communicating with attorneys and arbitrators to ensure a fair and impartial procedure.

Brian M. Fishman's Education:

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law

    1998 – 2001
    Juris Doctorate
    Concentration: Law
    Activities: Editor, Temple Law Review

  • Cornell University

    1992 – 1996
    Bachelor of Arts
    Concentration: Psychology

Brian M. Fishman's Interests & Activities:

Playing guitar, Reading, Skiing, Photography, Spending time with my wife and children, Politics, Blogging, Philadelphia Phillies.




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