Helene S. Bernstein

Helene S. Bernstein

2.3
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce ... +7 more

44 Court St Ste 905, Brooklyn, NY

About Helene

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 24%

Litigation, mediation, collaborative law

32 years | 200 cases

24%
Uncontested Divorce 11%

Mediation, negotiated settlement

32 years | 250 cases

11%
Child Custody 10%

Litigation, mediation, collaborative law

39 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Mediation

17 years | 100 cases

10%
Alimony 5%

Litigation, mediation, collaborative law

32 years | 200 cases

5%
Child Abuse 5%

Litigation, appeals

39 years | 1,000 cases

5%
Child Support 5%

Litigation, mediation, collaborative law

32 years | 100 cases

5%
Domestic Violence 5%

Litigation

39 years | 250 cases

5%
Family 5%

Litigation, mediation collaborative law

39 years | 501 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1988

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 38 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1987

License Administratively Revoked

No misconduct found

Location

Helene Bernstein

44 Court St Ste 905, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-4413

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Helene S. Bernstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2016 | Child Custody

Beware, Beware, Beware

Initially looked for a collaborative atty but turned out I needed a litigating atty. Be careful if you seek litigating attorney. She charges reasonable rate but in her first bill charged almost triple the amount of time the plaintiff atty charged for the same task. Did not agree to negotiate the pr...ice down or even discuss it. Gave misdealing and misinformed advise that was very damaging in the early stage of the divorce proceeding related to forensic accounting, temporary support and visitation. I advise you to set up "do not exceed amount without approval" right from the start. Good luck

Helene Bernstein

Replied last February 08, 2014

Due to confidentiality I cannot comment on this case. Feel free to visit my website at www.hbernsteinlawandmediation.com to learn more about my divorce and family law practice.

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Helene S. Bernstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Podhorzer

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Helene and I have been on opposing sides on numerous Family matters. She is always extremely well prepared, knowledgable of the law and very professional in court. If I were asked to recommend a lawyer to a potential client whom I could not represent, I always think of Helene."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney and Mediator, Law and Mediation Office of Helene Bernstein, PLLC

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Divorce Professionals

2017 - Present

New YorkState Council on Divorce Mediation

Membership Committee

2015 - Present

NYS Woman's Bar Association

Family law and matrimonial law

2013 - Present

Family Divorce Mediation Council

Board of Directors, Vice Chair of Continuing Education

2013 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association

Family Law committee

2012 - Present

Business Networking International

2011 - Present

Familykind, Ltd

Advisory Board

Education

1984

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Brooklyn Law School

Speaking Engagements

2019

Mediation and Domestic Violence

Mediation and Domestic Violence

2013

Family Court Appeals

Family Court Appeals

2013

Divorce mediation

Divorce Mediation

Languages

English

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