Abigail Fillman is one of the hardest working and enthusiastic lawyers in Bucks County. Clients find her to be an excellent listener who is incredibly easy to talk to and who simplifies their legal matters so they understand exactly what they are facing. Abigail truly enjoys helping each of her clients who have ranged in age from 21 years to 85 years old. Her practice includes representing men and women in insurance defense matters which run the gamut from auto accidents and injuries to injuries or property damage from falling trees or branches. She also represents clients in family law and criminal matters. A member of the Pennsylvania Bar and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Abigail enjoys being in court and vigorously defending the rights of clients. At the heart of everything she does is her sincere desire to help people.
A self-described “people person”, Abigail was an Assistant Branch Manager at National Penn Bank when she decided to go to law school. She received a Presidential Scholarship and recognition for distinguished trial advocacy while at Temple University School of Law. While at Temple, Abigail interned for a year at the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Following graduation, she joined the Bucks County District Attorney’s office becoming a Deputy District Attorney. Long involved in the rights and welfare of children, Abigail volunteers her time to assist in the growth of the Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center, an organization dedicated to the protection and well-being of the youth of Bucks County with which Abigail worked closely during her time as a Deputy District Attorney.
Abigail received her undergraduate degree in Acting from Emerson College in 2000.
Practice Areas:
· Insurance Defense
· Family Law
. Criminal Defense
Admissions:
· Pennsylvania
· United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Professional Affiliations:
· Member of the Friends of the CAC Committee, Bucks County Children’s Advocacy Center
· Member, Bucks County Bar Association
Public Offices:
· Deputy District Attorney, Bucks County District Attorney’s Office (6 years)
Education:
J.D. Temple University School of Law 2007
Presidential Scholarship
Distinguished Class Performance in Trial Advocacy
B.F.A. Emerson College 2000
Personal Interests:
When not practicing law, Abigail enjoys cooking, old movies, searching for treasures at antique and consignment shops and planning her upcoming wedding to a local farmer! After college, she acted in an independent film.
Although after leaving the District Attorney’s Office, Abigail did not intend to defend clients in criminal matters after her services were requested in connection with the Bucks County conflict list, a list of private attorneys who assist in criminal defense matters when the Office of the Public Defender is unable to represent an individual due to a conflict of interest, she learned that she was fulfilled by helping people who became involved in the criminal court system as a result of drug addiction, emotional trauma or dire financial straits. One client told Abigail after her court appearance that Abigail “saved her life.” That particular client had turned to drugs after the death of her husband, leaving her with two children. After being charged with a felony identical to that which would be charged for a career heroin dealer, this widow, now facing potential incarceration in a state correctional institution sought help. Abigail was able to ensure the client was able to remain at home with her children on probation and that she began treatment for her drug addiction.
Abigail’s Blog Posts:
“I Know My Rights!” Ok, So What Are They? | Part 1
“I Know My Rights!” Ok, So What Are They? | Part 2
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