John has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years and isadmitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court, U.SDistrict Court for the Western District of New York, and United StatesBankruptcy Court.
He also currently serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford,where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property,and municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felonypreliminary hearings and misdemeanors.
He is actively involved in his local community and participates in the following community activities:
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished" | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Town Court Justice | Town of Pittsford | 2009 - Present |
John E. Bernacki, Jr. P.C. law firm | 1997 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Estate Planning Council of Rochester | Member | 2009 - Present |
Monroe County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital, | Member of Corporate Underwriting Committee | N/A |
Pittsford Youth Court | Chairperson, Exploratory Committee | N/A |
Pittsford Chamber of Commerce | Board of Directors | N/A |
Pittsford Village Merchants Association | Member | N/A |
Rotary Club of Pittsford | President | 2005 - 2006 |
Pittsford Town Board | Past Councilperson | N/A |
Historic Pittsford | Past Board Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Brighton-Pittsford Post | New Voting Machines: 5 Key Points | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
Canisius College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Posted by Samantha
February 23, 2010
Michael Jones, General practice Attorney on Feb 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Endorsement: John is a dedicated professional. He's practiced in our community for over 15 years and is always giving back to his community, both as an attorney and in Pittsford local government.
Alexander Korotkin, Business Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am very impressed with John's creativity and dedication to vigorously and ethically representing his clients. As a Pittsford Town Justice, he exhibits excellent judicial demeanor and is scrupulously fair.
Michael Jones, General practice Attorney on Feb 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Endorsement: John is a dedicated professional. He's practiced in our community for over 15 years and is always giving back to his community, both as an attorney and in Pittsford local government.
Alexander Korotkin, Business Attorney on Feb 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am very impressed with John's creativity and dedication to vigorously and ethically representing his clients. As a Pittsford Town Justice, he exhibits excellent judicial demeanor and is scrupulously fair.
Nicole Black, General practice Attorney on Feb 16, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. John is an excellent lawyer who works hard for his clients. He's practiced in our community for over 15 years and is always giving back to his community, both as an attorney and a town court judge.
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