Basic Profile Info
- Name: John Edward Bernacki Jr.
- Experience: 33 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Business Law, Criminal Law, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: New York
- Website: http://johnbernackilaw.com
Education
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
J.D.
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Canisius College
B.A. (1988)
Experience
- Town Court Justice: Town of Pittsford (2009 - Current)
- Owner and founder: John E. Bernacki, Jr. P.C. law firm (1997 - Current)
Associations
- Monroe County Bar Association: Member (Current)
- American Bar Associaiton: Member (Current)
- Pittsford Youth Court: Chairperson, Exploratory Committee (Current)
- Pittsford Town Board: Past Councilperson (Current)
- Pittsford Chamber of Commerce: Board of Directors (Current)
- Estate Planning Council of Rochester: Member (2009 - Current)
- New York State Bar  # 2486959: Member (1992 - Current)
- Rotary Club of Pittsford: President (2005 - 2006)
Jurisdictions
- New York (Since 1992)
Fees
- Contingent Fees (Sometimes)
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information Fixed fees (Sometimes)Retainers (Sometimes)
Practice Areas
- Business Law: Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Contact Info
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Biography
With over 15 years of legal experience in Rochester, John Edward Bernacki Jr. is a seasoned attorney licensed to practice in various courts including the New York State Court, U.S District Court for the Western District of New York, and United States Bankruptcy Court. In addition to his legal practice, he also serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford, overseeing a wide range of civil and criminal matters such as contract disputes, real property issues, municipal law, small claims, felony preliminary hearings, and misdemeanors.
Apart from his legal responsibilities, John is an active member of his local community, engaging in various community activities to give back and support those around him. His involvement includes serving as a Past Councilperson on the Pittsford Town Board, Chairperson of the Exploratory Committee for the Pittsford Youth Court, President of the Rotary Club of Pittsford in 2005, and a Past Board Member of the Rotary Club of Pittsford, New York Foundation. He has also contributed his time and expertise to organizations such as Saint Louis Church, Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, Pittsford Village Merchants Association, Historic Pittsford, Pittsford Little League, and Pittsford Mustangs Soccer as a coach. Furthermore, John is a member of the Corporate Underwriting Committee at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital.