$ 250-400 per hour
About Lauren
Biography
In 2003, Lauren D. Bercik earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and received an academic achievement award. In 2004, she was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar and United States District Court of New Jersey. Ms. Bercik admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2018. Ms. Bercik is an active member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, Monmouth County Bar Associations & current member of the Monmouth County Bar Probate Committee.
Ms. Bercik has been a civil litigator since 2004, devoting most of her practice to estate litigation including will contests, fraudulent wills, and gifts and estate administration disputes. She also handles guardianship applications and represents family members in contested guardianship cases. She often serves as estate administrator in routine and contested estates. Additionally, she offers estate planning, assistance with probate and estate administration services.
Ms. Bercik also has many years of experience with personal injury, landlord/tenant matters, breach of contract, business collections, logistics and transportation law.
She graduated cum laude in 1989 from Kean University with a Bachelors in Science in Nursing. She has received numerous scholarships and award recognition throughout her academic career. Prior to the practice of law Ms. Bercik was a registered nurse, certified in nephrology nursing. She has worked as a clinician in area hospitals and with private medical providers. Ms. Bercik was also a regional clinical educator for a prominent medical device manufacturer and a sales manager for a medical software vendor.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 8 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Bercik Law
1161 Broad St, Ste 215, Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Angie | July 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
PURE EXCELLENCE!
From the very first meeting with Ms. Bercik, my mind was at ease. Not only was she knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and confident, she also explained everything to me in great detail. My case was complex with many moving parts, and she always kept it in perspective and kept me on track. Prior ...
Posted by Michael | July 01, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
HIghly recommended
Unlike the previous two lawyers I interviewed Lauren was very patient and generous with her time to be sure she understood the parameters of my particular situation. She has proven to be a tremendous help. Her legal experience and knowledge is extensive. Her demeanor is easy going and friendly. As ou...
Posted by Jennifer | August 12, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Fantastic happy client
Lauren Bercik esq took on our very difficult case. We had used another attorney who miss several important opportunities and left us high and dry. Lauren Bercik picked up the pieces and in a few short months settled the case. We were thrilled. She kept us informed and really showed she cared about us...
Lauren D Bercik's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Lauren is dedicated, smart, and equal parts compassion and tenacity - the perfect combination for a Wills/Trusts/Estates litigator!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bercik is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for her clients."
"Lauren is a diligent advocate for her clients. She is very knowledgeable in areas ranging from personal injury to estate litigation. She is smart and strategic in handling her cases while being professional and respectful to all involved. Clients are in good hands with Lauren."
"Lauren is an extremely talented litigator. She is responsive to client needs, professional, and efficient in dealing with disputes. As an attorney, I would retain Lauren to handle my own disputes should they arise."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Christine Friedman
Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Lauren is a highly skilled attorney. I have had the pleasure of working both with her and as opposing counsel on matters. She is always professional, courteous and conscientious and diligently asserts her clients case."
"Lauren is a trusted colleague of mine with whom I collaborate on my estate litigation matters, and to whom I have referred estate litigation matters. For example, I trust her opinion when I am sorting through my client's options for resolution or claims and defenses in estate disputes. She is willing to share her own queries with myself and other members of our shared estate law community in order to fully advocate and reach the best result for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Client Rated Review, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Bercik Law
2004 - 2013
Attorney, Hanlon Niemann
Associations
2018 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Association of the Bar of the City of New YorkMember
2018 - Present
The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New YorkMember
2016 - Present
Monmouth Bar Association, Chancery Practice CommitteeMember
2005 - Present
Monmouth Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACK D. THOMAS
Reversed and remanded
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN P BOYLE, DECEASED
Affirmed.
Education
2003
Seton Hall University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Kean University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Strategic Capital Quarterly Meeting
Understanding New Jersey Inheritance and Estate Tax
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens when an estate runs out of money and a beneficiary still lives in the house refusing to move or sell ?
27 Mar 2019
Q&A
What do we do first , motion to eject beneficiary from home or to file a motion to remove him as executor ?
02 Apr 2019
Q&A
Should executor get releases signed by the beneficiaries? and if so, should they be sent to the surrogate court?
28 Sep 2018