Atty. Barbara Jean Berwitz

Atty. Barbara Jean Berwitz

Barbara Jean Berwitz is a lawyer practicing guardianship administration, trust and estates, family law and 1 other area of law. Barbara received a degree from Cardozo School Of Law, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Forest Hills Forest Hills 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Jean Berwitz at a glance

Barbara Jean Berwitz is a Member based in Forest Hills, New York, practicing at Barbara Jean Berwitz. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at Yeshiva University J.D. (—) and Cardozo School Of Law City College Of The City University Of New York B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Forest Hills, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barbara Jean Berwitz is a lawyer practicing guardianship administration, trust and estates, family law and 1 other area of law
  • Barbara received a degree from Cardozo School Of Law, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Barbara practices at Barbara Jean Berwitz in Forest Hills, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Jean Berwitz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Jean Berwitz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Family Law

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Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Forest Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Barbara Jean Berwitz's law office located?
Barbara Jean Berwitz's law practice is located in Forest Hills, New York. The firm is Barbara Jean Berwitz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Jean Berwitz handle?
Barbara Jean Berwitz focuses on trusts, family law, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Barbara Jean Berwitz practiced law?
Barbara Jean Berwitz has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
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What awards or recognition has Barbara Jean Berwitz received?
Barbara Jean Berwitz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Yeshiva University J.D.
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Cardozo School Of Law City College Of The City University Of New York B.A.
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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