Atty. Maria J. Bernard

Atty. Maria J. Bernard

Maria J. Bernard is a lawyer practicing construction law, corporate law, collections and 2 other areas of law.

Detroit Detroit 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Maria J. Bernard at a glance

Maria J. Bernard is a probate, employment, business, construction, and creditor rights attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Claims Court (1995). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1994) and Michigan Christian College (A.A.S. Legal, 1987). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Maria J. Bernard is a lawyer practicing construction law, corporate law, collections and 2 other areas of law
  • Maria J. received a A.A.S. degree from Michigan Christian College in 1987, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Maria J. practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Maria J. Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Maria J. Bernard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

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

Maria J. Bernard is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Maria J. Bernard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Construction Law

Maria J. Bernard is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Maria J. Bernard is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maria J. Bernard

Where is Maria J. Bernard's law office located?
Maria J. Bernard's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maria J. Bernard handle?
Maria J. Bernard focuses on probate, employment, business, construction, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Maria J. Bernard practiced law?
Maria J. Bernard has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Maria J. Bernard go to law school?
Maria J. Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (A.A.S. Legal, 1987).
How can I contact Maria J. Bernard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1994
A.A.S. Legal
Michigan Christian College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1995

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