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Richard Ronald Bernstein

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 44 years

Business Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate, Litigation

452 157th Ave Se, PO Box 6757, Bellevue, WA

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 40%

45 years

40%
Real Estate 40%

45 years

40%
Litigation 20%

45 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 44 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1981

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Puget Sound Business Law, P.C.

452 157th Ave Se, PO Box 6757, Bellevue, WA, 98008-0757

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Richard Ronald Bernstein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eric | July 05, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent, timely, pragmatic advice

Richard's advised us as we've done some tough negotiations with our retail landlord, and in hiring a busines broker. His feedback has been timely, relevant, and pragmatic. He's advised us well on ways to work smart and avoid expensive and problematic interactions. With other attorney's, I've sometim...es felt that I wasn't getting much value and often I had anticipated everything they brought up. Richard is a master at decyphering the real implications of seemingless innocent wording. He's notified us of many things that I didn't realize nor expect. At this point, I wouldn't even consider signing a contract without his advice.On top of all this, he doesn't send me a bill everytime we interact. Of course he bills for his time, but he groups it together into the meaniful and fair chunks. I really appreciate that. For us Richard's advice has been a fantastic return on the investment. I give Richard my highest endorsement.

Posted by John | September 22, 2010 | Contracts & Agreements

Seamless performance

Richard has created effective contract agreements for me during the past 18 years, and has litigated construction and property damage issues. His focus on facts and retention of detailed information is a tremendous asset. Richard has a knack for quick and thorough assessments of cases under review, a...nd has excellent problem solving skills. I trust him to keep me out of court when other means are available, but enjoy watching him use his skills in court!

Posted by Linda | September 19, 2010 | Real Estate

Clear and precise advice

We had an unusual and testy property line dispute and with Richards guidance we came away very satisfied. He made us aware of all possible strategies and guided us to a reasonable conclusion based on his years of experience. He always presented his knowledge of the law in a precise, clear and gentlem...anly manner. You can trust Richard to stay focused and attentive for the concerns of your situation. We recommend Richard to anyone who needs an honest and skilled attorney.

Posted by Greg | September 01, 2010 | Business

First class mind, sound judgment and experienced

I have used Richard Bernstein since 1986, for three businesses and for personal real estate legal matters. He has kept me out of court, has served as a skilled negotiator and is a trusted advisor. When asked by business colleagues for an attorney referral, he is the first I recommend and do so wit...hout reservation.

Posted by Jill | August 04, 2010 | Contracts & Agreements

First-rate, professional guidance

It is without hesitation that I recommend Richard Bernstein as an attorney. Before I left the practice of law to join a start-up, I referred many clients to Richard. I have also used Richard's services personally when I have needed a contracts or real estate attorney. He’s always given me first-rate,... professional guidance.

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Ronald Burdge

Business lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. With hundreds of published answers to consumer questions at Avvo.com from him, applause from his clients and endorsements from other attorneys too, it is clear to me that if you have a Business Law or Real Estate or litigation question, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you. He knows what he is doing and he does it very well."

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Kathryn Fields

Business lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Richard since 1990 on a number of matters. His legal advice to our shared clients has always been sound and well-reasoned. As my area of practice is family law, there is frequently a need for legal counsel involving small family-owned businesses. I can honestly say that since finding Richard I have not gone elsewhere to obtain business law advice on my cases. I highly endorse his work and results."

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Ted Barr

Business lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard Bernstein is a lawyer's lawyer — as an attorney myself, I've engaged Richard to represent me for my own business and real estate legal matters for more than 20 years. When I have clients who require business law or real estate law services, Richard Bernstein and his firm, Puget Sound Business Law, is the first place I refer them to. Without exception, they have been as impressed as I have with his broad knowledge of the law, his thoughtful approach to the issues raised by each client's concerns and his prompt and responsive communication with each client. Richard is quite simply the most ethical, well-prepared and reasonably priced attorney I know."

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Jesse Valdez

Business lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is well versed in the intricacies of contract and business law. He is a conscientious advocate dedicated to his client's needs."

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Jack Wetherall

Business lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He was aggressive, prepared and his documents were beyond reproach. We were involved in a complicated contract and business dispute. He kept his word on all representations and I have no hesitation in providing and unqualified recommendation of Richard as a litigator and counselor at law."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1986 - Present

President, Puget Sound Business Law, P.C.

1981 - 1986

Senior Business Associate, Kargianis Austin & Erickson

1979 - 1981

Law Clerk, Kargianis Austin & Erickson

Associations

1987 - Present

Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Volunteer Attorney

Education

1980

University of Washington School of Law

Juris Doctor

1966

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts

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