Bernadette A. Smith

Bernadette A. Smith

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Uncontested Divorce

11 Broadway Suite 615, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bernadette A. Smith, P.C.

11 Broadway Suite 615, New York, NY, 10004

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Bernadette A. Smith's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cliff | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

My wonderful experience

I retained Bernadette to assist me with a disability discrimination claim and I was very pleased with the outcome of my case. She promptly returned my calls and email and was always pleasant. She explained the legal issues to me so I understood what was happening with my case. I enjoyed working with... Bernadette.

Posted by Vickie | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Employment & Labor

My lawyer prepared me for my deposition and she determined what were the key questions and documents to be used when deposing the opposition. She informed and advised me of the pros and cons of the many different circumstances that we would encounter and as a result, I was equipped to make sound de...cisions when required. This was a very trying and stressful time for me. However, my lawyer kept me informed in what to expect throughout the proceedings and she was there to support me at all times. Knowing I had her support while going through a difficult time in my life, was the greatest comfort.

Posted by David | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended professional, responsive and responsible

I hired Ms. Smith to represent me in my case. I met Bernadette A. Smith and immediately thought she was the right lawyer for my case and someone I could put my trust in. Ms. Smith excels at resolution through alternative methods of dispute. Ms. Smith made me feel very confident and was very honest as... far of the outcome of my case. I also had a pleasant consultation as well, in witch turned out to be of great help in clearing the path in making the best decision towards my case. I don't like litigations and hope that I'm not involved in one in the future; however, knowing that I could always knock at Ms. Smith door gives me peace of mind.

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Sandra Prowley

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bernadette A. Smith is dedicated to the practice of law and works very hard to get the best results for her clients. She is a former Assistant District Attorney and Principal Court Attorney. I have known Ms. Smith for more than 20 years. In 2015, I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Smith at a custody and visitation trial practice program where we sharpened our trial skills. She is a zealous advocate and stays current on developments in the legal field."

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Sandra Prowley

Child custody lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Board Chair Service, Metropolitan College of New York

2005

Committment to Justice Award, InMotion/Her Justice

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, Law Offices of Bernadette A. Smith, PC

2005 - 2007

Adjunct Professor, Monroe College

1997 - 2000

Principal Court Attorney, New York State Office Of Court Administration

1991 - 1997

Assistant District Attorney, Bronx County Distirct Attorney's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

NAACP

Member

2017 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Bronx Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

College for Human Services

Bachelor of Professional Studies

Speaking Engagements

2016

Criminal Justice Class

PLea Bargaining

Languages

English

Activity

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