Adam S. Bernick
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust Litigation; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1999
Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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215-645-7866
Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
123 S Broad StSuite 1507
Philadelphia, PA 19109 Visit website
At the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick, located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Adam S. Bernick brings a wealth of competence to the table, focusing on a wide array of legal areas, including estate planning, guardianships, elder law, estate administration, probate, pension, ERISA, tax and real estate matters, as well as nursing home issues.
Mr. Bernick is renowned for his adept handling of complex estate litigation and will contests, often involving allegations of fraud or questions of capacity. He has also navigated intricate legal challenges stemming from divorce cases, even those that resurface years after the parties believed all issues were settled by other law firms. His dedication and skill have consistently led to outstanding outcomes for his clients, even in cases that seemed nearly insurmountable.
After graduating cum laude from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Mr. Bernick pursued his legal education at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1998. He was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) in 1999, following his admission to the New Jersey State Bar Association in 1998. His credentials also include admissions to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 2003, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit in 2004 and the U.S. Tax Court in 2004. Additionally, he has delivered presentations for Consolidated Legal and services to employees of major corporations.
A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Bernick is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the PBA and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and ethical practice.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Elder Law, Estate & Trust LitigationFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills
- 60% Estate Planning & Probate
- 20% Elder Law
- 20% Estate & Trust Litigation
First Admitted: 1999, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.bernicklaw.com/attorney/adam-s-bernick/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New Jersey, 1998
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Member
- U.S. Tax Court, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2003
- Pennsylvania, 1999
Pro bono / Community Service
- Attorney Bernick is a participant in Philadelphia VIP, through which he provides pro bono legal services in the areas of real estate and estate administration, 2009
Educational Background
- The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, B.A. in History and a minor in Religion with cum laude, 1995
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presentations on behalf of Consolidated Legal
- Services to Employees of Large Corporations
Honors
- Attorney Bernick has been enrolled in the First Judicial District 2009 Pro-Bono Roll of Honor as an attorney whose pro bono work has been recognized by the judicary as exemplary., Pro Bono Roll of Honor, First Judicial District, 2009
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012
Industry Groups
- Elder Law
- Estates
- Nursing Home
- Probate & Estate
- Trusts
- Wills
Office location for Adam S. Bernick
123 S Broad St
Suite 1507
Philadelphia, PA 19109
Phone: 215-645-7866
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2007 - 2008, 2010 - 2013