Harry Steven Bernstein

Harry Steven Bernstein

also known as Harry Bernstein

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 37 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Ravenna, OH
Practice Areas: Social Security, Estate Planning, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

160 N Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH

About Harry

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 40%

For the past 9 years, we have been helping SSDI, and SSI applicants obtain their benefits at every stage of the process, from application through hearings, and appeals.

18 years

40%
Estate Planning 25%

It Takes a Team It takes teamwork to succeed. To ensure that we can achieve your goals, I'll work with your professional advisors - your banker, lawyer, social worker and healthcare provider to offer strategies to fit the needs of your situation.

19 years

25%
Workers Compensation 20%

We have been handling workers compensation cases for over 23 years. Initially representing employers, as in house counsel, We have been representing claimants exclusively for the past 7 years.

37 years

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

We have successfully represented Plaintiffs in a variety of employment law claims including age and gender discrimination, as well as FMLA and ADA matters.

37 years

10%
Personal Injury 5%

Over 7 years experience representing Plaintiffs in all types of Accident and Injury claims.

21 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 37 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

RAVENNA OFFICE

160 N Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH, 44266

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Harry Steven Bernstein's Reviews

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Posted by Anita | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thank you!

It's never an easy thing to prepare your own Will, Medical POA, and other pertinent estate planning documents. Fortunately Harry made this a seamless process. He was prompt in responding, and having everything put together for my review. He also offered to come to my office, making it that much more ...convenient for me. I'm thankful that this task has been completed with his expertise so there will be no questions when that time comes.

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Dennis Levin

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Harry for several years now and have worked together on a number of cases. He is highly competent and conscientious."

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David Herman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harry is a compassionate lawyer and social security guru. He really hustles on behalf of his clients to make sure that they receive the benefits that they need. He is the person I call when I have a question about disability or elder law. I highly recommend him."

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Daniel Romaine

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Harry is a caring and hard working lawyer. He will take good care of you and your family. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Harrison

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harry is a most knowledgeable and approachable attorney practicing Social Security law. I refer cases to him. He works hard and with determination to help families and people with disabilities get the compensation and services they need."

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Ronald Burdge

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Harry for years - he is one of the best, knows the law extremely well, and not limited to Workers Compensation cases, and seriously wants to make sure that his clients understand their rights and get the best result achievable. His website has lots of free info and his blog is great too. If you have a workers comp question, he is your answer. I highly recommend him to you."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

1988

Member of the Ohio State Bar, Ohio Supreme Court

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Harry Bernstein - Attorney at Law

2001 - 2005

Vice President - Chief Counsel, Heritage Beverage Company

1984 - 2001

Vice President - Chief Counsel, Gil Schwartz Distributors

Associations

2012 - Present

Ohio Department of Education State Support Team Region 8

Member - Parent Advisory Committee

1988 - Present

Ohio State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

AUTO ACCIDENT / WORKERS COMPENSATION / SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Total compensation awarded was in excess of $750,000

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Education

1988

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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