Atty. Bernhard M. Behrend
Bernhard M. Behrend is a lawyer practicing mediation, labor and employment, divorce and 1 other area of law.
Divorce & More Attorney · Serving Pittsburgh, PA · 47+ Years Experience
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About Bernhard M. Behrend at a Glance
Bernhard M. Behrend is a Behrend & Kuban Mediation Services based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on divorce, employment, business, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1979). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1978) and Vassar College (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bernhard M. Behrend
- Bernhard M. Behrend is a lawyer practicing mediation, labor and employment, divorce and 1 other area of law
- Bernhard received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Bernhard practices in Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas Explained
Bernhard M. Behrend's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernhard M. Behrend handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pittsburgh.
Divorce in Pittsburgh
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Bernhard M. Behrend is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment Law in Pittsburgh
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Bernhard M. Behrend is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business & Corporate Law in Pittsburgh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bernhard M. Behrend is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Mediation & Arbitration in Pittsburgh
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Bernhard M. Behrend is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pittsburgh
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pittsburgh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pittsburgh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pittsburgh Choose Bernhard M. Behrend
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 Bernhard M. Behrend's practice in the field of divorce, employment, business, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bernhard M. Behrend brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, employment, and business, Bernhard M. Behrend can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh-based practice means Bernhard M. Behrend attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Bernhard M. Behrend Handles in Pittsburgh
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Bernhard M. Behrend has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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