Atty. Bernard Lemelman
Bernard Lemelman is a lawyer practicing life insurance taxation. Bernard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1968, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Life Insurance Taxation Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 44+ Years Experience
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About Bernard Lemelman at a Glance
Bernard Lemelman is a Metlife based in New York, New York. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1982). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1981) and Brooklyn College (B.A. Brooklyn, 1968). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bernard Lemelman
- Bernard Lemelman is a lawyer practicing life insurance taxation
- Bernard received a B.A. degree from Brooklyn College in 1968, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Bernard practices in New York, NY
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Bernard Lemelman's Areas of Legal Practice
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Tax Law in New York
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Bernard Lemelman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bernard Lemelman's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bernard Lemelman brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Bernard Lemelman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bernard Lemelman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bernard Lemelman Handles in New York
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