Atty. David J. Berney

Atty. David J. Berney

David J. Berney is a lawyer practicing employment law, school law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Berney at a glance

David J. Berney is a Senior Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Berney & Sang. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylva (1993) and New York (2005). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (JD, 1992) and Lehigh University (B.A. University, 1989). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David J. Berney is a lawyer practicing employment law, school law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Berney & Sang in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Berney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Berney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

David J. Berney is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David J. Berney is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Class Action

David J. Berney is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

David J. Berney is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Philadelphia 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 David J. Berney

Where is David J. Berney's law office located?
David J. Berney's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Berney & Sang. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Berney handle?
David J. Berney focuses on personal injury, employment, class action, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David J. Berney practiced law?
David J. Berney has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David J. Berney go to law school?
David J. Berney earned their education at (JD, 1992); (B.A. University, 1989).
How can I contact David J. Berney for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1992
B.A. University
Lehigh University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylva
Admitted: 1993
New York
Admitted: 2005

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