John E. Bernacki, Jr.

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John E. Bernacki, Jr.: Attorney with Bernacki Law
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Bernacki Law is a full-service law firm located in Pittsford, New York, serving Rochester, as well as New York City, Buffalo, Syracuse, and many other cities and courts throughout the state. We provide comprehensive personal attention and commitment for all your legal needs, including estate planning, probate, personal injury, corporate and real estate. We work with individuals, families, organizations, businesses and government bodies one-on-one, to develop a diligent legal strategy designed around your interests. You are assured competent, personal representation and a thorough investigation into all civil or criminal matters.

Bernacki Law founder, John E. Bernacki, Jr., has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years, and is admitted to practice in the following courts:

• New York State Court

• U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York

• United States Bankruptcy Court

Throughout John Bernacki’s career, beginning with the founding of Bernacki Law in 1997, he has upheld the highest standards of U.S. and New York law.

In addition to serving the Monroe County community, Hon. John E. Bernacki Jr. has also been elected to serve as the Pittsford Town Justice, where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property, municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanors.

John Bernacki’s accomplishments include President of the Monroe County Magistrates Association and President of the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. You can also find his writings on law and business legal issues in the “Ethically Speaking” column of the NY daily record.

Areas of Practice (40)

  • Business and Nonprofit Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Assault and Battery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Crimes
  • Financial Crimes
  • Misdemeanor Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Traffic Crimes and DWI
  • Estate Planning/Probate
  • Estate Planning
  • Creation and Filing of Wills
  • Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Health Care Proxies
  • Living Wills
  • Estate Planning for Businesses
  • Estate Planning for Executives
  • Estate Planning for Retirement
  • Estate Administration
  • Probate
  • Estate Accounting
  • Settling of Various Claims
  • Collection of Estate Assets
  • Estate Litigation
  • Contested Probate
  • Kinship Proceedings
  • Personal Injury
  • Car Accidents and Collisions
  • Bus Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Nursing Home Neglect
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • School and Daycare Injuries
  • Sexual Assault (Civil Cases)
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Canisius College, B.A., Political Science, 1988
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit, J.D., 1991
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, New York; 1992, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Birth Information:
Buffalo, New York, December 19, 1965
ISLN:
900362307

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4.7/5.0 (11 reviews)
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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/30/23 in Litigation

    John is a very capable lawyer that knows his way around the courtroom.

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