Atty. Jonathan Charles Berns

Atty. Jonathan Charles Berns

Member and Associate Editor, Washington University Law Quarterly. Adjunct Professor, Washington University School of Law, 2006-2009.

St. Louis St. Louis 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Charles Berns at a glance

Jonathan Charles Berns is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Dobson, Berns & Rich, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1993) and Cornell University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Employment Lawyers Association (President, St. Louis Chapter, 2007-2011) The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis (Chairman, Labor and Employment Law Section, 2001-2002) The Missouri Bar, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member and Associate Editor, Washington University Law Quarterly
  • Adjunct Professor, Washington University School of Law, 2006-2009

Speaker

  • "Bankruptcy in Employment Cases," 8th Circuit NELA, St. Louis, MO April 2012
  • "Building Economic Damages in Employment Cases," National Employment Lawyers Association, New Orleans, LA June 2011
  • "Plaintiff's Perspective: How to Hit the Pot of Gold-Building Case Value," Missouri Bar Association, St. Louis, MO June 2008
  • "Employment Law Update," Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, June 2008
  • "Winning Points by Plaintiffs' Lawyers," Missouri Bar Association, St. Louis, MO, June 2007

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Charles Berns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Charles Berns 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.

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Charles Berns

Where is Jonathan Charles Berns's law office located?
Jonathan Charles Berns's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Dobson, Berns & Rich, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Charles Berns handle?
Jonathan Charles Berns focuses on employment, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jonathan Charles Berns practiced law?
Jonathan Charles Berns has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jonathan Charles Berns go to law school?
Jonathan Charles Berns earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Charles Berns received?
Jonathan Charles Berns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1993
B.A.
Cornell University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993

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