$ 250-385 per hour
Adam S. Bernick
About Adam
Biography
I have extensive experience in all matters related to estate planning, probate, and elder law, and related issues such as real estate litigation and guardianships. I have worked at a senior citizen's law center, was awarded a Presidential internship, and have worked in large law firms and as a solo legal practitioner. I use this experience and education to assist clients prepare for their future and the future of their families. At the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick, we provide personal attention and high quality legal representation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
123 S. Broad St, Ste. 1507, Philadelphia, PA, 19109
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Pro Bono Roll of Honor, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
2002 - 2002
Legal Fellowship on Capital Hill, Legal Fellowship on Capital Hill
2001 - 2001
Legal Intern, Senior Citizens Judicare Project
1998 - 2000
Attorney, Philadelphia Law Firm
1997 - 1997
Fellowship, National Senior Citizens Law Center Legal
1996 - 1997
Clinical/student staff member, • Cardozo Bet Tzedek Community Services Clinic
1993 - 1993
Internship, The White House
1992 - 1992
Intern, Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation
Associations
2003 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association
2003 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association
2013 - 2013
Philadelphia Bar Association Elder Law & Guardianship Committee MeetingCo-Chair 2013
2011 - 2014
Congregation B'nai AbrahamTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Application of Ester SHVARTSZAYD
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Education
1998
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
George Washington University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Cigna/PaperWorks Insdustries, Inc.
Estate Planning
2008
Seminar at Deloitte and Touche
General overview of various estate and elder law issues.
Publications
2015
Upon Further Review
Can You See the Light?!
2014
Upon Further Review
The Hunt for Estate Tax Allocation
2014
Upon Further Review
Clarity Brought to Durable Powers of Attorney
2013
Upon Further Review
Inheriting Digital Assets
2012
Upon Further Review
Movin' on Up?
2009
2009
Upon Further Review
Avoiding Ambiguity in a Will and the Application of the Anti-Lapse Statute
2009
Upon Further Review
Divorce After Death?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Savings bonds and medicaid.
23 Apr 2013
Q&A
If a CD is in trust for a person does it have to be listed in the estate inventory?
17 Apr 2013
Q&A
Is there a probate code for the continuation of a business and does this code allow for business to run during probate?
12 Apr 2013