Kit Pettit Named Partner At Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. announced today that Kit F. Pettit has been named a Partner with the law firm, responsible for the management of the firm’s growing Real Estate and Oil, Gas …
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Defining the Line Between a Fresh Start and a Free Pass – June 12, 2014 Supreme Court Decision: Clark v. Rameker
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Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Today the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that helped further define what constitutes a fresh start as opposed to a free pass for debtors …
Do You REALLY Need a Revocable Living Trust (RLT)?
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By Jennifer C. Johnson, Esq. A Trust is a legal instrument in which a Grantor transfers legal ownership to a Trustee (or Trustees) for the benefit of the Beneficiary (or …
5 Minute Legal Master Series: Credit Agreements
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While no one wants to think about a new client becoming a debtor, it’s important that a credit agreement is in place from day 1 to protect your company. In …
Kirk Burkley in the Valley News Dispatch
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Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Partner, Kirk Burkley, was featured in the news again in reference to the bankruptcy reorganization plan for the Rock Airport and Business Park, located in West Deer, PA. …
Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code & Oil and Gas Leases
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The expansion of the oil and gas industry throughout the region has increased the incentives for landowners to lease their oil and gas rights. Landowners sitting atop active oil and …
Robert Bernstein Discusses Unsecured Creditors’ Committees on Business Credit Radio
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Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Managing Partner, Robert S. Bernstein, discusses unsecured creditors’ committees on his most recent appearance on Business Credit Radio. What are unsecured creditors’ committees? How and when are they …
5 Minute Legal Master Series: Mediation
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In this 5 Minute Legal Master Series video, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Managing Partner, Robert S. Bernstein, discusses mediation, a popular alternative dispute resolution tactic. For more details, be sure to read Robert’s ebook: 5 …
Kirk Burkley, Partner, Eases Public Concern on Behalf of Client
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This week was a busy week for Bernstein-Burkley P.C. Partner, Kirk Burkley. Following public concern over the conditions of a closed recycling plant, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Carlota Bohm approved the …
The Tax Sale Redemption Period Cannot be Extended in Bankruptcy
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By Bernstein-Burkley Bernstein-Burkley was recently involved in an interesting case. In this one, our client purchased a property from a tax sale. The property was part of an estate, and …