About John
Biography
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:
- Pittsford Town Board, Past Councilperson
- Pittsford Youth Court, Chairperson, Exploratory Committee
- Rotary Club of Pittsford, New York, President 2005
- Created Foundation of the Rotary Club of Pittsford,
New York, Past Board Member - Saint Louis Church, Past Parish Council
- Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
- Pittsford Village Merchants Association
- Historic Pittsford, Past Board Member
- Pittsford Little League, Coach
- Pittsford Mustangs Soccer, Coach
- James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital,
Member, Corporate Underwriting Committee
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 33 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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John Edward Bernacki's Reviews
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Posted by Samantha | February 23, 2010
John makes being an executrix a whole lot easier.
Having worked with John on handling my uncle's estate, I found him to be an extremely professional and responsive lawyer. Even though the estate in question was not particularly large, I felt I was given a high level of attention and courtesy. I also felt as though he spoke to me in plain English, ...
John Edward Bernacki's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
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
BV Peer Rated "Distinguished", Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Town Court Justice, Town of Pittsford
1997 - Present
, John E. Bernacki, Jr. P.C. law firm
Associations
2009 - Present
Estate Planning Council of RochesterMember
Member
Member
Member
Member of Corporate Underwriting Committee
Chairperson, Exploratory Committee
Board of Directors
Member
2005 - 2006
Rotary Club of PittsfordPresident
Past Councilperson
Past Board Member
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2006