G. Kenneth Bernhard
PrincipalatCohen and Wolf, P.C.
Westport, CT
Practicing business in Westport since 1969.
- 57+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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G. Kenneth Bernhard is a principal based in Westport, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. G. has over 57 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Westport, CT
- Experience
- over 57 years
- Known for
- Business · Criminal Defense · Family Law
- Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Family Law matters from Westport, CT.
- Over 57 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About G. Kenneth Bernhard: G. Kenneth Bernhard is a principal based in Westport, CT. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Family Law. G. has over 57 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cohen and Wolf, P.C.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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G. Kenneth Bernhard represents clients in Westport, Connecticut across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About G. Kenneth Bernhard
Ken has forty- five years of practical experience representing individuals and a wide range of businesses in litigation, real property issues, and transactional matters. Having served as the Town Attorney for three Connecticut municipalities under eleven different administrations, Ken is acknowledged by his peers as an expert in matters involving land use, administrative appeals, condemnations, foreclosures, contracts and the drafting of regulations and legislation. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2013-2019 editions for his work in the area of Municipal Law, and in the 2018-2019 editions for his work in the area of Real Estate Law.
Ken previously served in the U.S. Army as a member of the Judge Advocates Generals Corps as an associate professor of law at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York where he taught both criminal and constitutional law. Ken is a Senior Attorney with the Center for International Legal Studies located in Salzburg, Austria, and under its auspices he has taught United States Constitutional Law at nine different law universities in foreign countries from Latvia to Mongolia.
CREDENTIALS
HONORS & AWARDS
Martindale-Hubbell, AV® Preeminent™ Peer Rating
Best Lawyers in America®, Municipal Law, 2013-2020
Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2018-2020
Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce First Citizen Award, 2019
Westport First Award, 2011
Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scout's Connecticut Yankee Council, 2010
Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
• Examining the 2nd Amendment presented by Attorney Kenneth Bernhard
The Westport Library, 03.04.2020
PUBLICATIONS
• An Indian Adventure
The Magazine, 07.20.2012
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, 2005-present, Chairman, 2015-18
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Board of Directors, 2012-present, Chairman, 2019
Westport State Representative, Connecticut General Assembly, 1997-2005, Assistant Minority Leader, Judiciary and Environmental Committees, 1997-2005
Westport Dangerous Dog Committee, Chairperson 2010-present
Westport Public Library, Board of Directors 2012-present
Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 2012-14
Aspetuck Land Trust, Board Member, 2011-2019
Westport Historical Society, 2017-present
State of Connecticut Judicial Review Council, 2005-2011
State of Connecticut Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2012
State of Connecticut Public Defender’s Commission, 2014
State of Connecticut Citizens Advisory Board, 2005-2010
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Connecticut Bar Association
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
Westport Bar Association, Past President
Public Defenders Service Commission, overseeing the Connecticut Public Defenders Office 2014-present
State Board of Veterinary Medicine, 2012-present
Judicial Review Council, 2007-2011
Citizen’s Advisory Board overseeing the Office of State Ethics, Chairman, 2010
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law
LL.M. New · 1970
Yale University
B.A. · 1966
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Connecticut U.S. Cou
1972 · ACTIVE
New York
1969 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
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Office locations
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What clients say about G. Kenneth Bernhard
4.9
1 client review
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What areas of law does G. Kenneth Bernhard practice?
G. Kenneth Bernhard focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, Family Law, General, and Litigation.
Where is G. Kenneth Bernhard located?
G. Kenneth Bernhard primarily serves clients in Westport, Connecticut, with an office at 320 Post Road West.
How experienced is G. Kenneth Bernhard?
G. Kenneth Bernhard has 57 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1969.
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