Atty. Ruth E. Bernstein
My accomplishments and achievements in the field of Legal Services has earned me inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America and Super Lawyers 2017. I am a fully committed trial lawyer with twenty-four years of experience.
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Ruth E. Bernstein is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Ruth E. Bernstein Law Firm. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1991), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1991). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1990) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- My accomplishments and achievements in the field of Legal Services has earned me inclusion into the Top Attorneys of North America and Super Lawyers 2017
- I am a fully committed trial lawyer with twenty-four years of experience
- Her vast knowledge of personal injury law has gained her an excellent reputation in the New York City metropolitan area and throughout New York State
- I have tried numerous cases to verdict and have been featured in various local and national media
- I received my B.S. from Syracuse University and my J.D. from Brooklyn Law School
- I am a member of the ATLA Board of Governors, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice Board of Directors, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York County Lawyers Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, New York City Bar Association, and a Women’s Caucus Chair
- I have earned many honors and awards, including the Maria Lambert Award by the American Association of Justice in 2009
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Ruth E. Bernstein is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in New York →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Ruth E. Bernstein is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in New York →
Ruth E. Bernstein is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New York →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Ruth E. Bernstein is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Ruth E. Bernstein is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
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 New York 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.
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