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Bernard Flynn Cantorna
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Biography
Bernie Cantorna is a State College trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in Centre County and statewide. His practice focuses on litigation, emphasizing the representation of people who have been seriously injured and persons charged with serious crimes. He holds the two largest jury verdicts in Centre County, including a $16.5 million verdict in 2012 for a woman physically and mentally abused by her psychologist. Mr. Cantorna is a senior instructor at the Trial Lawyers College, founded by the renowned Wyoming attorney Gerry Spence. He is a former law professor, public defender and CPA . He is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Bernard is a proud father of two, Head Coach of the State High Women’s Rugby team and Defensive coach for the Penn State Women’s Rugby team. Contact him directly at or email him
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 27 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 35 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Bryant & Cantrona PC
1901 East College Av, State College, PA, 16801
Bryant & Cantorna, P.C.
107 east Main Street, Bryant & Cantorna Pc, Millheim, PA
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Posted by Chad | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Legal and family
Hired for family law. Bernie has stuck by me and my family for around 9 to 10 years so far after child custody was given to myself. When I hired Bernie I was very impressed with his education and community life. Bernie has gone above and beyound what law school could ever teach him. Bernie wa...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cantorna is more than able to identify and resolve litigious issues. Even further, he is knowledgeable of criminal law and is a very skilled attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cantorna was one of the first attorneys that I met when I returned to Central Pennsylvania. He couldn't be more generous with his time and assistance to a fellow member of the bar. I have witnessed first hand Mr. Cantorna's tireless efforts on behalf of his clients and unwavering commitment to justice."
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"Bernie is an extremely skilled attorney. His ability to spot the critical issue in a case is second-to-none, and he is the embodiment of professionalism in our field. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend my friends and family hire Bernie."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bernie is honorable, hardworking and intelligent. He is well versed in civil and criminal litigation."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1990
Order of the Coif, University of Wisconsin Law School
1990
Magna Cum Laude, University of Wisconsin Law School
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Bryant & Cantorna, P.C.
1994 - 1998
Assistant Clinical Professor, University Of Wisconsin Law School
1990 - 1993
Assistant Public Defender, Wisconsin Public Defender's Office
Associations
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Smith v. Jones
$204,000 Jury Verdict
E.L. v. Metter
$16.5 Million Dollar Jury Verdict
Saleh v. Pasternack
$1.75 Million Jury Verdict
Education
1994
Trial Lawyer's College
1990
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Grad 2 Trial Skills and Storytelling
Trial Skills
2015
McKeever/Sandy Lake Trial Skills Seminar
Voix Dire and Storytelling Through Cross Examination
2014
McKeever/Sandy Lake Trial Skills Seminar
Opening and Closing Arguments and Discovering the Story for Trial
2014
Grad II Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Trial Skills
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Who is responsible for funeral expenses if there was no will?
25 Jan 2016
Q&A
Pa medicaid liens on personal injury settlements?
24 Nov 2015