Atty. Charles Bernard Bernstein

Atty. Charles Bernard Bernstein

Charles Bernard Bernstein is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law. Charles received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.

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Profile Summary

About Charles Bernard Bernstein at a glance

Charles Bernard Bernstein is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Charles B. Bernstein. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1965). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1965) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1962). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Bernard Bernstein is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Charles received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Charles practices at Charles B. Bernstein in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Bernard Bernstein's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Charles Bernard Bernstein is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles Bernard Bernstein is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Charles Bernard Bernstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Bernard Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Bernard Bernstein

Where is Charles Bernard Bernstein's law office located?
Charles Bernard Bernstein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Charles B. Bernstein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Bernard Bernstein handle?
Charles Bernard Bernstein focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Bernard Bernstein practiced law?
Charles Bernard Bernstein has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Charles Bernard Bernstein go to law school?
Charles Bernard Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact Charles Bernard Bernstein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1965
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1965

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