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Tracy A Bernson

3.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Education
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Tracy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

We represent our clients in complicated matters of divorce, legal separation, modification of parenting plans, child support matters, adoptions, termination of parental rights, children in need of services cases, and abuse and neglect cases. We listen to your goals and use creative strategies to achieve the best possible outcome in these highly emotional conflicts, so that you can regain control of your life.

23 years

40%
Education 30%

We are experienced in representing clients in all facets of education disputes from informal negotiation through mediation, administrative proceedings, and if necessary, litigation.

23 years

30%
Litigation 30%

We provide aggressive and creative representation in a variety of legal matters including, but not limited to probate disputes, contract disputes, real estate transactions gone awry, and small business litigation, among many other areas. If you have a legal problem that involves going to trial, we can help you.

23 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 22 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2003

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Tracy A Bernson's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2015

Straight shooter

Tracy has been the divorce attorney handling my contentious and complicated divorce for 2 years now. She is honest and upfront and doesn't mince words. She says what needs to be said. She is not the type of lawyer that tells a client what they want to hear. But she cares deeply for her clients an...d their outcomes. She has a vast knowledge of family law and has added insight as a GAL. She fights for what is right and fair for her clients. She is a tireless advocate for the children who are caught in the divorce. Tracy also uphold ethics, even when it is hard and would be easier to look the other way. Tracy will fight for what you fairly deserve and will advise you well on what is fair and what is not.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2013

Spitfire in the courtroom. Good results. Clear communicator.

I've read the negative reviews and if you read between the lines, it appears people are dissatisfied with this lawyer doing her job. I ignored the reviews of a bunch of ignorant people and had a great experience in spite of the circumstances. I was getting a divorce. Tracy was knowledgeable. She exp...lained things clearly. She's busy and sought after and she delegated non-lawyer duties to others so she could focus on my case. She was a spitfire in the courtroom and she work hard to negotiate outside of it. I appreciate the effort she put in. I didn't expect her to be set my beck and call. I followed her office policies that were designed to protect me and make things run more smoothly. She was fair when it came to her bill. If you didn't like her services it sounds like you have a lot of problems and i know who is the cause: you.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2013

Deceptive, stay away

I went to see this woman after reading reviews on this site. Her resume might be impressive but she's lacking bedside manners, only thinking about her pride and forgetting she's dealing with a customer. Writers are so very convincing at getting their points across, so beware. Did not act with re...asonable diligence, clearly offensive, disrespectful, and without courtesy to my needs. Displayed disinterests of a potential client and full of oppositions despite my concerns. Inefficient use of time by providing useless unwanted advice that was more hurtful than helpful. Very deceptive. Save your money.

Posted by Sara | December 21, 2012

Tough and Effective

I hired Tracy for a problem with my ex and our parenting plan. I found her to be smart and articulate. She saved me money by emailing me my documents and she and her staff were quick to respond to me. She will pull no punches with you. She was honest with me and I appreciated that. Maybe some peop...le don't. I wish that I had hired her the first time around.

Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2012

She should have her license to practice law taken away!

My experience with this women was very unsatisfactory. She has her paralegal do all the work and seems to be to "busy" to even show up to hearings! She was very rude. Used her time that she should have been discussing our case to chat about her life, her home, her new car, her dog and much more. Then... proceeded to charge me $200 an hour for me to listen to her life story? Don't hire this women! Bottom line is that I did her job better then she did. She didn't help my case one little bit!!!!

Tracy Bernson

Replied last December 5, 2012

We have an individual harassing us. There's nothing we can do about it. 1. We do charge 200 per hour. This person agreed to that. But we also have Reduced Fee programs available to those who qualify. This person apparently didn't. 2. To keep your case moving, we do send substitute counsel to avoid delays and to help you get your life back to normal. This person agreed to that. 3. Attorney Bernson does have a personality. She talks with clients and helps them at the same time. 4. We do have an excellent paralegal. She has a law degree. She is efficient. She is smart. And our clients love working with her. In fact, Attorney Bernson is regularly receiving glowing comments about her. 5. As for the rest, this person has engaged 3-5 lawyers. That tells us and it should tell you that no one can make this person happy. Ever. We are sorry we didn't see it before we agreed to take the case. As it is they keep posting over and over, so they tells you they've got an axe to grind and aren't very reliable. All that said, we invite you to come meet with us. You will see that working with our office is a good experience.

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Tracy A Bernson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Catherine Tucker

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tracy is a very knowledgeable and respected family law attorney in New Hampshire. I wouldn't hesitate to refer clients to her for their divorce, parental rights, child support or other family law matters."

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Jason Sullivan

General practice lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have witnessed Attorney Bernson in Court on numerous occasions. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Pro Bono Service Award, New Hampshire Bar Association

2004

Achievement Award, McNair Graduate Opportunity Program

1996

Federal Fellowship, McNair Graduate Opportunity Fellow (n/k/a Scholar)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Member, Mediator, Dover Mediation, LLC

2010 - Present

Managing Member, Attorney, Court Ordered Investigator, Bernson Legal, PLLC

2007 - 2010

Managing Partner, Senior Partner, Bernson & Burnham, PLLC

2006 - 2006

Adjunct Professor, NH Community Technical College n/k/a Great Bay College

2005 - 2008

Adjunct Professor and Associate Mock Trial Coach, The University of New Hampshire

2004 - 2008

Managing Member, Attorney, and Court Ordered Investigator, Bernson Legal, PLLC

2003 - 2003

Law Clerk, Northern District Court New York

2003 - 2004

Associate, Burns Bryant Cox Rockefeller and Durkin, PA

2002 - 2002

Summer Associate, Michaels and Michaels

2002 - 2003

Law Clerk, The Cambs Law Firm, LLP

2001 - 2003

Research Assistant, Professor Keith Sealing of Syracuse University College of Law

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk, New York State Attorney General, Civil Bureau

2001 - 2001

Law Clerk for Commercial Publications, Justice John Brunetti, NY Supreme Court and Court of Appeals

2000 - 2003

Advisor, Syracuse University, The College of Art & Sciences

2000 - 2000

Law Clerk, New York Mental Hygiene Legal Service (5th Judicial District)

1997 - 1999

Instructor, Syracuse University, Writing Program

1997 - 1997

Writing Consultant, Syracuse University, Stevenson Athletic Center

1997 - 1997

Writing Consultant, Syracuse University, Supportive Services

Associations

2015 - Present

American Association of University Women

2014 - Present

Professional Association of Family Mediators

2014 - Present

Association of Conflice Resolution, including New England Chapter

2012 - Present

New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association

2011 - Present

International Association of Collaborative Practice

2011 - Present

American Association of Court Concilliation, including Massachusetts Chapter

2011 - Present

Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire

2010 - Present

National Association of Counsel for Children

2003 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

2003 - Present

Charles C. Doe Inn of Court

2000 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

2012 - 2013

American Inns of Court Foundation

Member, Program Awards Committee

2010 - 2012

Charles C. Doe Inn of Court

CLE Coordinator

2009 - 2013

Child and Family Services Seacoast Board of Directors

2006 - 2007

NH Bar Association UPL Task Force

2004 - 2012

NH Bar Association Ethics Committee

2004 - 2012

NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

In re C.M & a.

Remanded

In Re Nicholas L.

Affirmed

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Education

2003

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Syracuse University

C.A.S.

1997

University of New Hampshire

B.A.

N/A

Syracuse University

MA

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Law Related Education Program of the New Hampshire Bar Association

We The People Competition

Publications

2008

Practical Skills Handbook for the NH Bar Association Juvenile Law

Languages

English

Activity

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