Genny Ilene Bernstein

Genny Ilene Bernstein

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL

About Genny

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Elder Law 50%

25 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, PA

505 South Flagler Drive, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, PA

4741 Military Trail, Suite 200, Jupiter, FL, 33458

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Genny Ilene Bernstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Consultation with Genny Bernstein

We met with Genny to update our wills. She explained exactly what needed to be done and why. She was professional, practical and answered all our questions. We left the firm feeling secure in signing all the papers to make life easier for us and our family.

Posted by Arthur | February 13, 2011

The Very Best

Genny is most definitely the best attorney I have ever worked with. She is a pleasure to work with as she explains everything very clearly and in detail so that the client easily understands what is being accomplished in any given situation, She is very knowledgeable, practical, understanding, pat...ient, compassionate and a wonderful communicator at all times. She IS the very best.

Posted by Sheila | February 08, 2011 | Estate Planning

evaluation of Genny Bernstein

Ms Bernstein is extremely knowledgeable. She left us feeling that all aspects of our wills and estate planning had been covered. She left no stone unturned. In addition to being so capable, she is extremely personable. She puts you at ease and you know that she is doing the right thing.

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Heather Greenhill

Elder law lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Bernstein and I had a mutual client. She was extremely professional, very knowledgeable, and maintained client control under difficult circumstances. I was impressed with her abilities and expertise. Since that case, we have referred between our practices and I will continue to do so. ~Heather Greenhill Stohlman, Esq. Family Law Attorney"

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Sandy Jones

Elder law lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Prior to law school, I worked as an assistant case manager and later paralegal preparing documents under the supervision of Genny Bernstein. I have witnessed her compassion and commitment to each of her clients."

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Jennifer Waterway

Elder law lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Genny is a great lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable, personable, and professional. I recommend her for all elder law and estate planning matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Senior Counsel, Jones, Foster, Johnston & Stubbs, PA

2004 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Karp Law Firm, PA

Associations

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Martin County Bar Association

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Florida Bar, Real Property and Trust Law Section, Young Lawyers Division

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys

2011 - 2014

Florida Bar, Fifteenth Circuit Grievance Committee "E"

Member

Education

2000

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

law

1996

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Florida Bar Elder Law Review Course

Elder Law Basics

2013

Alzheimer's Community Care Treasure Coast Caregivers Conference

Panelist

2012

Florida Association of Women Lawyers

Law changes 2012 and 2013

2011

Who's Who in North County

Estate Planning for Women

2010

Rotary Club

Advance Health Directives

2010

North Palm Beach, Florida Public Library

Estate Planning for Your Special Needs Child

2010

Club Meeting

Elder Law, Avoiding Financial Abuse

2010

American Red Magen David

Elder Law

2009

National Association of Retired Federal Employees

Estate Planning & Long-Term Care Planning

2009

Lake Forest Park ALF

Life Planning Documents for Floridians

2009

American ElderCare Incorporated

V.A. Benefits

Languages

English

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