Atty. Paul Bernstein

Atty. Paul Bernstein

Paul Bernstein is a lawyer practicing arbitration, landlord and tenant law, computers and software and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1957, and has been licensed for 67 years.

Chicago Chicago 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Bernstein at a glance

Paul Bernstein is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Paul Bernstein, Attorney at Law. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1959), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois (1959), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1959), and U.S. Supreme Court (1965). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1959) and University of Illinois (B.S. Accounting, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago (Chairman: Economics of Legal Profession, 1982 Science Technology and The Law, 1983), Illinois State and American Bar Associations Decalogue Society. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Bernstein is a lawyer practicing arbitration, landlord and tenant law, computers and software and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1957, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Paul practices at Paul Bernstein, Attorney at Law in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Bernstein's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Paul Bernstein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Paul Bernstein is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Paul Bernstein is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Bernstein

Where is Paul Bernstein's law office located?
Paul Bernstein's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Paul Bernstein, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Bernstein handle?
Paul Bernstein focuses on real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul Bernstein practiced law?
Paul Bernstein has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Paul Bernstein go to law school?
Paul Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.S. Accounting, 1957).
How can I contact Paul Bernstein for a consultation?
You can contact Paul 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.
What awards or recognition has Paul Bernstein received?
Paul Bernstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1959
B.S. Accounting
University of Illinois
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1959
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1959
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1965

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