Atty. Bruce William Bernard

Atty. Bruce William Bernard

Bruce William Bernard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, estate administration. Bruce received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Erie Erie 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Bruce William Bernard at a glance

Bruce William Bernard is a Partner based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1975), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1989). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1975) and Case Western Reserve University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bruce William Bernard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, estate administration
  • Bruce received a B.A. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Bruce practices at Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager in Erie, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Bruce William Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Bruce William Bernard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

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.

Bruce William Bernard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Bruce William Bernard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 Erie 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bruce William Bernard

Where is Bruce William Bernard's law office located?
Bruce William Bernard's law practice is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The firm is Bernard Stuczynski Barnett & Lager. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bruce William Bernard handle?
Bruce William Bernard focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Bruce William Bernard practiced law?
Bruce William Bernard has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Bruce William Bernard go to law school?
Bruce William Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Bruce William Bernard for a consultation?
You can contact Bruce William Bernard 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 Bruce William Bernard received?
Bruce William Bernard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1975
B.A.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1989

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