Brooke Erin Bernhardt

Brooke Erin Bernhardt

4.1
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 11 years

Family Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Family, Elder Law

850 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 180, Indianapolis, IN

About Brooke

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 11 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Bernhardt Phillips, LLP

850 Massachusetts Ave, Suite 180, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

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Brooke Erin Bernhardt's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Posted by J. | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Terrible experience

I had Brooke Bernhardt as an attorney and it was the absolute worst representation (if you can call it that) she missed a court date and didn't tell me, never got in contact with me except to ask for more money. I wasted my entire retainer fee for an attorney that was more worried about her social li...fe than my case. Do yourself a favor and stay away.

Posted by Kristin | February 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Worst attorney ever

BEWARE......She did absolutely nothing to represent me and gave me no guidance on options I had especially to protect myself from being the victim I was during my divorce she absolutely destroyed my future I would've done so much better representing myself

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Doesn't care about her clients

Brooke did absolutely NOTHING for me. I was leaving a very abusive marriage where my child was taken from me. I had to make a gofundme to pay the retainer. She didn’t even show up for my court date and sent Zach instead and he knew nothing about my case. She took advantage of a young mother who was d...esperate to get her child back. Its absolutely disgusting.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Super lawyer!

I hired Brooke for a highly complex divorce/custody case involving removal of children from the state, and other uncertainties. Brooke ended up winning the case and getting me full-custody with me being a single father. Throughout the case, Brooke showed an excellent ability to use legal remedies eff...ectively and strategically. Brooke also displayed superior communication and negotiation skills when communicating with the opposing party's counsel, the court, or any other parties involved. Brooke showed high level of client dedication by promptly responding to my inquiries or sharing information regarding important and time sensitive issues including on evenings and weekends. Overall, Brooke went above and beyond and won a case that I would describe as very difficult and highly complex by all standards. I would highly recommend Brooke for any family law related issues but especially for complex cases. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Had I known what I know now....

Brooke seems extremely competent, but do not be fooled. She will keep you on the phone to increase the costs as well as charge for revisions of documents even when they are due to errors on the law office. Another thing to watch out for are multiple incorrect filings which also adds to the bill. Her ...performance in the court room setting was disappointing as she was repeatedly pushed around by opposing counsel. All the monies spent felt wasted. If I had known what I know now, I would have never hired her. I would highly recommend seeking different counsel for representation. Hopefully this helps others in doing so.

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Zachariah Phillips

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wanted to take a moment to endorse Brooke Bernhardt, my esteemed colleague and valued business partner. Brooke consistently demonstrates unparalleled expertise, professionalism, and dedication in her work. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and collaborative approach make her a truly phenomenal family law attorney. I wholeheartedly recommend Brooke for any endeavor she may undertake."

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Melissa Winkler-York

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I am very happy to have Brooke on my team. She treats her clients with respect and honesty and does her best to help them through their tough issues."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Partner, Bernhardt Phillips, LLP

2014 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office Of Melissa Winkler York

Education

2014

Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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