John Edward Bernacki Jr.
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Biography
John has practiced law in Rochester for over 15 years and is admitted to practice in the following courts: New York State Court, U.S District Court for the Western District of New York, and United States Bankruptcy Court.
He also currently serves as a justice for the Town of Pittsford, where he presides over civil matters including contract, real property, and municipal law, small claims, and criminal matters including felony preliminary hearings and misdemeanors.
He is actively involved in his local community and participates in the following community activities:
* Pittsford Town Board, Past Councilperson* Pittsford Youth Court, Chairperson, Exploratory Committee
* Rotary Club of Pittsford, New York, President 2005
* Created Foundation of the Rotary Club of Pittsford,
New York, Past Board Member
* Saint Louis Church, Past Parish Council
* Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors
* Pittsford Village Merchants Association
* Historic Pittsford, Past Board Member
* Pittsford Little League, Coach
* Pittsford Mustangs Soccer, Coach
* James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at Strong Memorial Hospital,
Member, Corporate Underwriting Committee
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
Fees
- Contingent Fees - (Sometimes)
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Fixed fees (Sometimes)Retainers (Sometimes)
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Owner and founder John E. Bernacki, Jr. P.C. law firm
Year: 1997 - Current
Description:
Town Court Justice Town of Pittsford
Year: 2009 - Current
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Professional Associations
Rotary Club of Pittsford President (2005 - 2006)
New York State Bar # 2486959 Member (1992 - Current)
Estate Planning Council of Rochester Member (2009 - Current)
Pittsford Town Board Past Councilperson (Current)
Pittsford Youth Court Chairperson, Exploratory Committee (Current)
American Bar Associaiton Member (Current)
Monroe County Bar Association Member (Current)
Pittsford Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Current)
Education
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Canisius College B.A.
Year: 1988
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D.
Websites
http://johnbernackilaw.com
Website
11 State St., Suite 200, Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 218-9551