Bernt West Bruun, Employment Attorney in Bethesda, Maryland

Bernt concentrates on employment, family law, litigation, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bernt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• Family Law

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• Litigation

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• Probate

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Bernt's primary office is at 7979 Old Georgetown Road Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD, 20814. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bernt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Bernt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Bernt for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bernt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Bernt offer a free consultation?

  Bernt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernt's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Bernt's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Maryland typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bernt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Bernt take my case if I'm outside Bethesda?

  Bernt is licensed in Maryland. Matters governed by Maryland law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bernt will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Bernt?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bernt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Bernt accepting new employment clients right now?

  Bernt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.