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John R. Bernardo - Providence, RI

566 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908

Updated: 08/17/2007

Providence Personal Injury Lawyer

Overview

Mr. Bernardo has been practicing in Rhode Island for 18 years concentrating in criminal defense, real estate and general litigation. Mr. Bernardo's successful cases have been cited in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (a state-wide legal periodical) numerous times. He has been instrumental in developing and changing the law in drug cases and traffic violations. Mr. Bernardo is also a relentless and vigorous advocate in drunk driving defense and drug possession and delivery charges. He also represents many clients in probation and bail violation hearings. Mr. Bernardo has always had a keen interest in the area of criminal jurisprudence ever since law school where he was elected as Lead Articles Editor to The New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement. Mr. Bernardo is available 24 hours a day for emergency contact for prospective and current clients. He is also available to practicing attorneys for referral and advice. Mr. Bernardo advises his clients that "if there is a way to exonerate you from these charges, I will find it".

When not in court defending clients, Mr. Bernardo keeps busy in the area of real estate conveyancing. He will represent buyers, sellers, and persons refinancing their existing mortgages. He is also licensed as a real estate broker and as a title insurance agent. Mr. Bernardo has closed over a thousand loans in his law practice. He can prepare deeds, mortgages, discharges, purchase and sales agreements, easements and other real estate documents. Mr. Bernardo has a wealth of experience in real estate law derived from his 18 years of practice and as general manager and senior title attorney to Custom Title & Closing Services.

Billing Method:

  • Require a Retainer

Pricing Structure:

  • Free Consultation
  • Flat project fee (pre-established fee for entire project)

About John R. Bernardo

Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Torts
  • Real Estate
  • Criminal Law

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, 1997
  • Rhode Island, 1983

Other Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Bar Association, 1983 - Present
  • Bristol County Bar Association, 1984 - Present
  • Federal Bar Association, 1984 - Present

Education

  • New England Law, Boston, Massachusetts, 1998
    J.D.
    Law Journal: New England Journal on Civil and Criminal Confinement, Leads Articles Editor
  • Boston University, 1979
    B.A.

Office Information

Address

566 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908

Fax

  • (401) 383-6605

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