$ 250-400 per hour
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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Acquired: 2018
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
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1161 Broad St, Ste 215, Shrewsbury, NJ, 07702
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Lisa | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Very best estate attorney
Lauren has been a pleasure to work with on our family estate case. She is very skilled and knowledgeable. When faced with new challenges, she does her homework before she gives advice as to how we should proceed. Our case was extremely unusual! Lauren and her staff reviewed thousands of documents to ...
Posted by Jim | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Plan and new Documents
My wife and I finally pulled the trigger and initiated a joint estate plan complete with new wills, POA's, and Medical POA's. We were drawn to Lauren due to both her medical experience but also her estate administration and litigation experience. Our interview with her left both my wife and myself ...
Posted by Andrea | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Exceptional service
Ms. Bercik was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my Estate case. I felt very confident in her ability. She is also very professional and explains things thoroughly.
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
poor
Poor. Was not a good experience. Ms. Bercik was not communicative and cold. She would not share her file notes as my brothers trustee after he died and gave excuses. She was uncooperative and was difficult to reach
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 ...
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Lauren is dedicated, smart, and equal parts compassion and tenacity - the perfect combination for a Wills/Trusts/Estates litigator!"
"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."
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."
Wills and living wills lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Class action lawyer
Health care lawyer
2016
Client Rated Review, Martindale-Hubbell
2013 - Present
Owner, Bercik Law
2004 - 2013
Attorney, Hanlon Niemann
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
Reversed and remanded
Affirmed.
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Understanding New Jersey Inheritance and Estate Tax
English
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