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Jay H. Bernstein
About Jay
Biography
A PASSION FOR JUSTICE; THE EXPERIENCE TO WIN
- Jay H. Bernstein is a human rights advocate, specializing in workers' rights.
- Jay is one of only 5% of NJ lawyers certified by the NJ Supreme Court as a Workers Compensation Attorney.
- Jay specializes in Emergency Motions for Medical Care and has won more than 300 Emergent Court Orders for Surgery, Medical Treatment, Specialized Therapy, etc.. in the NJ Workers' Comp. Court.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
99%
35 years | 300 cases
Social Security & Disability
1%
35 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 35 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 35 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 34 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jay H. Bernstein
Kirsch Gelband & Stone Pc, 17 Academy Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Law Offices of Jay H. Bernstein
17 Academy Street, Newark, NJ, 07102
Law Offices of Jay H. Bernstein
17 Academy Street, Suite 707, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Social Security Disability
Posted by Bambi | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Excellent results
Mr. Bernstein handled my SSDI case after I was denied. He thoroughly explained all procedures and all possibilities and potential outcomes. We were successful. He has a very gentle demeanor but he is aggressive when needed. I highly recommend him.
Jay H. Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jay is incredibly dedicated to client service and cares deeply about workers and their injuries. He also has very strong colleagues that handle personal injury matters. For those injured on the job, there is no better advocate in New Jersey than Jay. Len B."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Proclamation Honoring Sept. 11 Volunteer Attorneys, Governor of the State of New Jersey, presented by Chief Supreme Court Justice, NJ.
2001
Commendation for Pro Bono Legal Aid to 9/11 Terro Victims, Essex County Bar Association
1985
Legal Writing Award- Fort Knox Kentucky- JAG CORPS, Department of Defense- United States Army
Work Experience
2005 - Present
HEAD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEPT., KIRSCH GELBAND & STONE
Associations
2009 - Present
New Jersey Association for Justice
1996 - Present
NEW JERSEY BAR ASSOCIATION MASS DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAMFounding Member
Education
1988
Syracuse University College of Law
JURIS DOCTOR
1984
University of Rochester
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Pennsylvania
N/A
Brandeis University Hiatt Institute, Jerusalem Israel
Publications
2004
Rutgers Law Record
FAILED PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE UNDER NJ WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW
Languages
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
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