Atty. Bernadette Smith Budd

Atty. Bernadette Smith Budd

Bernadette Smith Budd is a lawyer practicing civil rights, trusts and estates, employment law and 1 other area of law. Bernadette received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Wading River Wading River 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernadette Smith Budd at a glance

Bernadette Smith Budd is a trusts, employment, real estate, and civil rights attorney based in Wading River, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and Second Department of New York (1999). Educated at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1998) and Bucknell University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Wading River, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernadette Smith Budd is a lawyer practicing civil rights, trusts and estates, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • Bernadette received a B.A. degree from Bucknell University, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Bernadette practices in Wading River, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Bernadette Smith Budd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernadette Smith Budd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Wading River 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernadette Smith Budd

Where is Bernadette Smith Budd's law office located?
Bernadette Smith Budd's law practice is located in Wading River, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernadette Smith Budd handle?
Bernadette Smith Budd focuses on trusts, employment, real estate, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Bernadette Smith Budd practiced law?
Bernadette Smith Budd has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Bernadette Smith Budd go to law school?
Bernadette Smith Budd earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1998
Bucknell University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Second Department of New York
Admitted: 1999

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