Robert A. Berns

Robert A. Berns

PartneratKaufman Dolowich LLP

Hackensack, NJ

Practicing business in Hackensack since 1987.

39+
Years practicing
4
Bar admissions

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Robert A. Berns is a partner based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Cannabis, and General. Robert has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.

Based in
Hackensack, NJ
Experience
over 39 years
Known for
Business · Cannabis · General
  • Handles Business, Cannabis, and General matters from Hackensack, NJ.
  • Over 39 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Robert A. Berns: Robert A. Berns is a partner based in Hackensack, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Cannabis, and General. Robert has over 39 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kaufman Dolowich LLP.

Biography

About Robert A. Berns

Robert A. Berns concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and ethics (attorneys, accountants, insurance producers, real estate, architects and miscellaneous professionals), directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability defense, commercial disputes, environmental matters and insurance coverage/declaratory judgment actions. Mr. Berns also represents clients in FDCPA matters, fidelity and surety and construction claims. In addition to litigation, he advises clients on developing and implementing risk management, regulatory compliance and best practices policies and protocols.

Awards

Recognition

•2022, 2021,2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015: Selected to the “New Jersey Super Lawyers List,” for Professional Liability
•2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016: Named to “Best Lawyers in America”, for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
•2021 “Top Lawyers,” Bergen Magazine, Bergen County, New Jersey (November 2021)
•2018: Recognized in “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers” for Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical) Defense

Publications

•NJ’s Legalization Legislation: The First 180 Days, New Jersey Law Journal, by Robert Berns, & Charles Kellett
•Professional Negligence vs. Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Insurance Broker Malpractice Actions, New Jersey Law Journal
•Overriding the Attorney-Client Privilege in Nonlegal Malpractice Cases, Westlaw
•Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal
•To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question!, New Jersey Law Journal

Publications

•“To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question?” New Jersey Law Journal, October 2013

Presentations

•“Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters,” Lorman Educational Services, June 2016

News

•Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal

Speaking Engagements

•Join Us for a Live Webinar “New Jersey - Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters” (July 12, 2017)
•Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court: Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court

Credentials

Education

  • Whittier Law School

    J.D. Whittier · 1987

  • Brandeis University

    B.A. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court

    2004 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1995 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. District Court,

    1987 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey

    1987 · ACTIVE

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Professional Memberships •Bergen County Bar Association •American Bar Association •Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

    CLM) •Professional Liability Underwriting Association (PLUS · membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Kaufman Dolowich LLP

25 Main Street, Suite 500

Hackensack, NJ 07601

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  • What areas of law does Robert A. Berns practice?

    Robert A. Berns focuses on Business, Cannabis, General, Insurance, and Internet.

  • Where is Robert A. Berns located?

    Robert A. Berns primarily serves clients in Hackensack, New Jersey, with an office at 25 Main Street, Suite 500.

  • How experienced is Robert A. Berns?

    Robert A. Berns has 39 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1987.

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