Brooke Erin Bernhardt

Brooke Erin Bernhardt

4.1
Rating: 7.4

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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Practice Areas

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

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lucas | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

WILL BE MY LAWYER FOR LIFE!

Brooke Bernhardt and her team are GREAT LAWYERS! I hired Brooke to represent me with a custody case. I had been through two previous lawyers and gotten nowhere in 6 months. I was worried I would lose everything I had been working so hard for with modifying my custody. Brooke got everything sorted out... and on track ASAP! I wish someone had told me about her from the start...so here is your chance...HIRE HER NOW! They're up to date with electronic communications, filling, fast response time, incredible pricing, detailed monthly invoicing, and most of all… they really care about their clients. The paralegals and lawyers work hard at holding people accountable for their lack of respect for the law! Fathers have rights, and they have to be respected. Brooke and her team made our lives better while she worked night and day to give my children the time they wanted with their father. My children and family are happier than ever! Brooke will fight until the end to get her clients the justice and rights they deserve! Our family will retain Winker and York going forward for any of our legal needs. Hire Winker & York before your apposing party does!

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hire her to represent the opposing party

I would never recommend Brooke Bernhardt. Our case should have been simple but she would speak with opposing counsel and drug the case out so long, in my opinion, to generate for revenue. We needed someone aggressive. We had plenty of evidence and it still amazes me how she would just ‘forget’ to in...clude it or follow up. You’re better off representing yourself.

Brooke Bernhardt

Replied last February 26, 2018

I'm not really sure who this is from, since Avvo is one of the few sites that still allows anonymous reviews. I would never deliberately drag out a case and certainly not to earn money. Most of our clients recognize that our rates are very reasonable and that we try to be as efficient as possible. It’s my obligation as an attorney to communicate with the opposing counsel and those communications are an attempt to resolve your case, not to drag it out. It’s also my job to analyze the evidence I'm given and decide whether to use it. It could, for example, harm a client’s case to admit something as evidence that opens a previously un-examined avenue that is detrimental to my client. My ethical obligation is to protect my client. Other times, evidence is inadmissible or not relevant in the way that it might seem. In any case, I certainly wouldn’t forget to use evidence that was necessary or beneficial to my client’s case.

Posted by Tyler | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Trusted Lawyer

Brooke is a great lawyer who should be commended for her hard work and results. She took the time to work with me (out of state) and help me reach my goals. Brooke is both professional and approachable, and made the law process easy to understand. The only part of the process that could improve was c...ommunication, though this may have been limited due to me being out of state. I would recommend her to friends and family as a lawyer they can trust.

Posted by BryanF | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional job

I am a father who had become very frustrated with lawyers who do not take time to consider the uniqueness of each case. It is my belief that every case should be treated differently and not generalized into being just another custody case or whatever category it may fall into. Brooke knew all the rig...ht questions to ask and never made me feel like just another client. In times of need, she was responsive and thorough in answering all my questions. Brooke has a way of communicating that is very friendly but direct which instills confidence and eliminates any wasted time. I am especially impressed with her ability to foresee possible future issues and modify the plan of action to prevent them. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case and I would not hesitate to recommend Brooke and her colleagues to friends and family.

Posted by Bryan | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Worth every penny!

Brooke has been handling a family law case for me and my daughter that has been heart wrenching, frustrating, and has taken a looooong time to work through and she has always been understanding and uses her head! If we have any future challenges in court I won't hesitate to call Brooke!

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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:  7.4 (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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