Atty. Bradley Bernstein
Bradley Bernstein has been a partner at Cohen Clair since its formation in 2011. He represents clients in litigated and non-litigated matters and negotiates prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 48+ Years Experience
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About Bradley Bernstein at a Glance
Bradley Bernstein is a Partner Emeritus based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1978), Florida (1978), and U.S. Tax Court (1979). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1978) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bradley Bernstein
- Bradley Bernstein has been a partner at Cohen Clair since its formation in 2011
- He represents clients in litigated and non-litigated matters and negotiates prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements
- He also represents clients in connection with tax audits, the structuring of settlements in complex litigation matters, and the analysis of sophisticated financial matters
- He is often quoted in various periodicals and newspapers regarding the tax implications encountered when structuring settlements in matrimonial matters
- Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Bernstein was a founding partner of Cohen Lans LLP. He began his career in the tax department of a former “Big Eight” accounting firm where he focused on tax planning for high net-worth individuals, estates, and trusts
- In 1987, Mr. Bernstein joined Morrison Cohen Singer & Weinstein, LLP and was a partner for 15 years, counseling clients on tax and financial aspects of commercial and matrimonial disputes as well as on individual tax and estate tax matters
- Mr. Bernstein received his LLM in taxation from the New York University School of Law after earning his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law
- He lives in Boca Raton, Florida, with his wife
Practice Areas Explained
Bradley Bernstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bradley Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Trusts in New York
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Family Law in New York
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in New York
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in New York
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 New York 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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Bradley Bernstein
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 Bradley Bernstein's practice in the field of trusts, family law, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bradley Bernstein brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, Florida, and U.S. Tax Court, Bradley Bernstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and estate planning, Bradley Bernstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bradley Bernstein 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 Bradley Bernstein Handles in New York
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