Atty. Jonathan Michael Bernstein
Jonathan Michael Bernstein is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, constitutional law and civil rights, management and professional liability and 4 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Constitutional Law and Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Albany, NY · 19+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Michael Bernstein at a Glance
Jonathan Michael Bernstein is a Partner based in Albany, New York, practicing at Goldberg Segalla LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, civil rights, education, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2007), New York U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of New York U.S. Cou (2008), and Florida (2008). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of CAASNY, Professional Affiliations •Defense Research Institute •Government Liability Committee: Chair, Law Enforcement Sub-Committee, 2017-18 Court Reporter Correspondent •Association of Towns •County Attorney's Association of NY. Serves clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Michael Bernstein
- Jonathan Michael Bernstein is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, constitutional law and civil rights, management and professional liability and 4 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1996, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Jonathan practices at Goldberg Segalla LLP in Albany, NY and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Michael Bernstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Michael Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Albany.
Employment Law in Albany
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Rights in Albany
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Jonathan Michael Bernstein is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
Education Law in Albany
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Jonathan Michael Bernstein is one of 23,864 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New York →
Government & Administrative Law in Albany
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Jonathan Michael Bernstein is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →
Appellate Practice in Albany
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Albany
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Albany Choose Jonathan Michael Bernstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Michael Bernstein's practice in the field of employment, civil rights, education, government, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Michael Bernstein brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New York U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of New York U.S. Cou, and Florida, Jonathan Michael Bernstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, civil rights, and education, Jonathan Michael Bernstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Albany
A Albany-based practice means Jonathan Michael Bernstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan Michael Bernstein Handles in Albany
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jonathan Michael Bernstein has experience with under New York law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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