
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.
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Practice focus
Robert A. Berns represents clients in Hackensack, New Jersey across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Business
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Cannabis
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General
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Insurance
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Internet
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Real Estate
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Consumer
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Criminal Defense
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Employment
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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
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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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