In order to keep Bernstein-Burkley running smoothly, we have a hard-working, dedicated staff. Meet one of our paralegals, Katelyn Bowles, who specializes in commercial real estate. Hometown: Erie, PA Hobbies: Running and hiking, backpacking, biking, and rowing with Three Rivers Rowing
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A 12-Point “Organizational Survival” Checklist for Upper Management (first appeared in Views & Visions – A Publication of Bowles Rice LLP, Summer 2017) By Salene Mazur Kraemer “The only thing that is constant is change”- Heraclitus To pivot is to rotate, swivel, revolve, spin. Ch
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(PITTSBURGH) October 21, 2019 – Bernstein-Burkley is pleased to announce the addition of a new associate, David A. Jones, Jr., to its team of skilled attorneys. David joins the firm’s growing Litigation practice, where he will concentrate on commercial and general business litigation. He als
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(PITTSBURGH) August 15, 2019 – Bernstein-Burkley is pleased to announce that partners, Robert S. Bernstein, Kirk B. Burkley, Kit F. Pettit and Keri P. Ebeck have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Robert Bernstein, Co-Managing Partn
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Featured in the Journal of Corporate Renewal Written by Kirk B. Burkley, Managing Partner, Bernstein-Burkley The U.S. opioid crisis and the avalanche of lawsuits it has produced may lead numerous pharmaceutical companies to seek bankruptcy relief, perhaps rivaling the asbestos bankruptcies of the la
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This article was originally featured in the December 14th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: What are some of the biggest obstacles facing companies in financial distress from considering restructuring? Advice: Like most things in life, the biggest obstacle is recognizing that there is a
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This feature originally appeared in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company (or an employee of my company) was just served with a subpoena in a lawsuit that we are not a party to. Why did we receive this and what should we do next? Advice: If you or your company has been served with a subpo
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Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. was awarded the following rankings by the US News – Best Lawyers 2019 “Best Law Firms” list: Metropolitan Tier 1 law firm in both Pittsburgh and Morgantown in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Metropolitan Tier 2 l
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This feature originally appeared in the September 21st edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: I am considering forming a limited liability company but do not understand how the entity is governed. What are my options? Advice: There is remarkable flexibility associated with the governance alt
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When utilized in contracts and leases, a liquidated damages clause can serve as a tool to avoid unnecessary litigation. In situations where a party has breached the terms of a lease, the parties can include a liquidated damages clause in order to determine the amount to be paid upon default for dama
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