Atty. Bernard James Allard

Atty. Bernard James Allard

Bernard James Allard is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, civil litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Bernard received a Ph.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1956, and has been licensed for 64 years.

San Jose San Jose 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard James Allard at a glance

Bernard James Allard is a contracts, trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in California (1962). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (LL.B., 1961) and University of Notre Dame (Ph.B., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bernard James Allard is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, civil litigation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • Bernard received a Ph.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1956, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Bernard practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard James Allard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard James Allard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Wrongful Death

Bernard James Allard is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Bernard James Allard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Bernard James Allard is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard James Allard

Where is Bernard James Allard's law office located?
Bernard James Allard's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard James Allard handle?
Bernard James Allard focuses on contracts, trusts, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bernard James Allard practiced law?
Bernard James Allard has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Bernard James Allard go to law school?
Bernard James Allard earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (Ph.B., 1956).
How can I contact Bernard James Allard for a consultation?
You can contact Bernard James Allard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bernard James Allard received?
Bernard James Allard's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1961
Ph.B.
University of Notre Dame
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1962

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