Atty. Robert A. Berns
Robert A. Berns concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and ethics (attorneys, accountants, insurance producers, real estate, architects and miscellaneous professionals), directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability defense, commercial disputes, environmental matters and insurance coverage/declaratory judgment actions.
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Robert A. Berns is a Partner based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, and product liability. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1995), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Whittier Law School (J.D. Whittier, 1987) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1984). Active member of CLM) •Professional Liability Underwriting Association (PLUS, Professional Memberships •Bergen County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert A. Berns concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and ethics (attorneys, accountants, insurance producers, real estate, architects and miscellaneous professionals), directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability defense, commercial disputes, environmental matters and insurance coverage/declaratory judgment actions
- Mr. Berns also represents clients in FDCPA matters, fidelity and surety and construction claims
- In addition to litigation, he advises clients on developing and implementing risk management, regulatory compliance and best practices policies and protocols
- Awards Recognition •2022, 2021,2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015: Selected to the “New Jersey Super Lawyers List,” for Professional Liability •2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016: Named to “Best Lawyers in America”, for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants •2021 “Top Lawyers,” Bergen Magazine, Bergen County, New Jersey (November 2021) •2018: Recognized in “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers” for Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical) Defense Publications •NJ’s Legalization Legislation: The First 180 Days, New Jersey Law Journal, by Robert Berns, & Charles Kellett •Professional Negligence vs
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Insurance Broker Malpractice Actions, New Jersey Law Journal •Overriding the Attorney-Client Privilege in Nonlegal Malpractice Cases, Westlaw •Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal •To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question!, New Jersey Law Journal Publications •“To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question?” New Jersey Law Journal, October 2013 Presentations •“Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters,” Lorman Educational Services, June 2016 News •Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal Speaking Engagements •Join Us for a Live Webinar “New Jersey - Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters” (July 12, 2017) •Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court: Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hackensack are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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