University of California School of Law, Davis, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, California; 1987, Arizona
ISLN:
911669655
Areas of Practice (2)
Environmental Law
Public Law
Peer Reviews
4.0/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.0/5.0
Judgment
4.0/5.0
Communication
4.0/5.0
Legal Experience
4.0/5.0
4.0/5.0
Rated
by a Staff Lawyer
on 10/29/09
in Government Agency Practice
I have met and spoken with Ms Bernardi, but it was limited, and 5 - 6 years ago. I have not not practiced with her or against her. My experience with her, and knowledge of her work as agency counsel was entirely positive, but too limited to provide...
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I have met and spoken with Ms Bernardi, but it was limited, and 5 - 6 years ago. I have not not practiced with her or against her. My experience with her, and knowledge of her work as agency counsel was entirely positive, but too limited to provide significant substantive review. I rate her as a 4 accross the board, as a default score for a good lawyer.
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