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Bernis Elizabeth Nelson

Bernis Elizabeth Nelson

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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“A competent attorney with personal integrity who will watch out for your interests”

Posted by: a Contracts client, 2009-07-20 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have worked with Bernis Shapiro in both an official public capacity and as a personal estate attorney. She is extremely competent and works with... more
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“Excellent Lawyer”

Posted by: a client, 2009-07-20 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Bernis Shapiro is someone you can count on.
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License

30 years since Bernis Elizabeth Nelson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1982 05/21/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Corporation Counsel at City of Peekskill 2011–present
Corporation Counsel at City of Newburgh 2010–2011
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
New York Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980
Nichibei Kaiwa Gakuin Japanese Language Certificate in Japanese 1975
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Gross Full Scholarship New York Law School 1977

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section 1982-present
Westchester County Bar Association, Municipal Law Section 1982-present

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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
2009 SEQRA/Land Use Update Westchester County Bar Association Municipal Law Section 2009
The Lawyer Lobbyist New York State Bar Association, Municipal Law Section 2008

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