Atty. Christine Bernacki Smith

Atty. Christine Bernacki Smith

Christine Bernacki Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, trusts and estates, municipal law and 3 other areas of law. Christine received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Westfield Westfield 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Christine Bernacki Smith at a glance

Christine Bernacki Smith is a trusts, estate planning, poa, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Westfield, New Jersey. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2001), and New York (2003). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Westfield, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christine Bernacki Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, trusts and estates, municipal law and 3 other areas of law
  • Christine received a B.A. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Christine practices in Westfield, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Christine Bernacki Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christine Bernacki Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Power of Attorney

Christine Bernacki Smith is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christine Bernacki Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Christine Bernacki Smith is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christine Bernacki Smith

Where is Christine Bernacki Smith's law office located?
Christine Bernacki Smith's law practice is located in Westfield, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christine Bernacki Smith handle?
Christine Bernacki Smith focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Christine Bernacki Smith practiced law?
Christine Bernacki Smith has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Christine Bernacki Smith go to law school?
Christine Bernacki Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Christine Bernacki Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2003

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