Atty. Joan Brodshaug Bernstein

Atty. Joan Brodshaug Bernstein

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insurance litigation, employment law. Joan received a M.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Brewster Brewster 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Joan Brodshaug Bernstein at a glance

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is a employment, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Brewster, Massachusetts. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1990), Illinois (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Miss (1991), and Massachusetts (2001). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1990) and Ohio State University (M.A. Wellesley, 1975). Serands clients in Brewster, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, insurance litigation, employment law
  • Joan received a M.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Joan practices in Brewster, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Joan Brodshaug Bernstein is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joan Brodshaug Bernstein

Where is Joan Brodshaug Bernstein's law office located?
Joan Brodshaug Bernstein's law practice is located in Brewster, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Brodshaug Bernstein handle?
Joan Brodshaug Bernstein focuses on employment, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Joan Brodshaug Bernstein practiced law?
Joan Brodshaug Bernstein has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joan Brodshaug Bernstein go to law school?
Joan Brodshaug Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. Wellesley, 1975).
How can I contact Joan Brodshaug Bernstein for a consultation?
You can contact Joan Brodshaug Bernstein 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.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1990
M.A. Wellesley
Ohio State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1990
Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Miss
Admitted: 1991
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2001

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