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| | Address | | 234 West Sixth Street | | Erie, Pennsylvania 16507-1319 | | (Erie Co.) | |  | Free Initial Consultation |
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| | Contact Information | | Phone: 814-452-6232; Toll Free: 800-999-0750 Call Firm Now | | Fax: 814-454-7488 | | Visit Our Website | | http://www.BSlegalhelp.com | | | Send Us Email |  |
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| Bernard & Stuczynski practices in the following areas of law:
Personal Injury Practice (Plaintiff), Automobile and General Negligence, Insurance Claims, Bad Faith, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Boating Accidents, Product Liability, Premises Liability, Dog Bites, Head, Neck and Back Injuries, Professional Negligence, Medical Malpractice, Hospital Premises Liability and Estate Administration. | | Year Established: 1985 | Firm Profile:
A successor to a prior firm established in 1978, Bernard & Stuczynski was formed in 1985. The firm is proud to represent injured individuals and workers in injury, disability and death cases. The attorneys have broad experience in many types of cases with special expertise in motorcycle accidents, defective helmets, insurance bad faith and workers' compensation. Bruce Bernard and Jim Stuczynski, the two partners in the firm, along with their associate, Melissa LaFata, participate in numerous legal education seminars and professional and civic activities. Bernard & Stuczynski is dedicated to further development and education of the attorneys and staff utilizing the most modern computer research and software available. | | Firm Size: 3 | Clients:
APPROVED ATTONEYS FOR: Penn Attorneys Title Insurance Co. | Reference:
Citizens Bank. | Office Hours:
Monday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
| Rate Information:
Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Major Credit Cards
 Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discover | | MANAGING PARTNER | | Bruce W. Bernard (Managing Partner) born Erie, Pennsylvania, February 3, 1951; admitted to bar, 1975, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court; 1989, U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Education: Case Western Reserve University (B.A., 1972; J.D., 1975). Phi Delta Phi. Instructor, American Institute of Banking, 1981-1982. Member: Erie County Bar Association (Chairman, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 1981; Chairman, Civil Rules Committee, 1997-1998) and Pennsylvania Bar Association (Member: Litigation Section; Trial Practice Committee, 1980-1983); Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Workers' Compensation; Estate Administration. Email: Bruce W. Bernard | | PARTNER | | James J. Stuczynski (Partner) born Erie, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1953; admitted to bar, 1979, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. Education: Alliance College (B.A., summa cum laude, 1975); University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1979). Pi Gamma Mu; Sigma Tau Delta; Delta Honorary Societies. Member: Erie County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Bad Faith. Email: James J. Stuczynski | | ASSOCIATE | | Melissa J. LaFata (Associate) born Erie, Pennsylvania, December 22, 1979; admitted to bar, 2005, Pennsylvania. Education: University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration (B.S., Magna Cum Laude, 2002); Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2005) Dean's List. Recipient, Dean's Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh, College of Business Administration. Member: American Bar Association (Board Member, 2005—); Pennsylvania Bar Association; Erie County Bar Association (Member, 2005—; Board Member, 2007—; Chair, Young Lawyers Division, 2006-2007; Member, Young Lawyers Leadership Committee, 2008—; Participant, Attorneys and Kids Together, 2006—); Erie DAWN (Board Member, 2007—); Erie County Drug and Alcohol Advisory (Board Member, 2007—); Saint Vincent Foundation Board of Corporators (Board Member, 2006—); The Junior League of Erie (Member, 2006—); Safenet: Circle of Friends (Member, 2007—); Young Erie Professionals (Member, 2006—); The American Inns of Court (Member, 2006—); Our Lady of Peace Parish (Member, 2006—). Practice Areas: Personal Injury; Workers' Compensation; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; Motorcycle Accidents; Divorce; Custody; Support; Adoption Law; Prenuptial Agreements; Products Liability. Email: Melissa J. LaFata |
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