Prompt & Effective Communication
The main complaint about attorneys is that they don’t communicate with their clients well. I make communication a priority.
You need an attorney who can handlethe full picture.
Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury & Estate Planning Attorney
When you are hurt or are unable to work because of a disability, the first thing you worry about is how you’re going to make ends meet. Fortunately, this worry can be alleviated with the help of a good lawyer.
Forthright Advice
I give it to you straight. I'll tell you what the best options are to achieve your goals. To do otherwise wastes everybody’s time.
"When you partner with me,
I am your primary point of contact."
-Harry Bernstein
When too many people are managing different aspects of your case, things are bound to fall through the cracks.
That’s why I prefer to be your main contact. I am involved every part of your case from start to finish, to make sure that from the biggest problem to the smallest detail, nothing is missed.
Harry S. Bernstein
"My clients know they can come to me for anything and that I hold their interests above my own."
Harry Bernstein originally went into law to help his family’s beverage business. His primary goal is to develop a long term relationship with his clients so that he can help them with all of their legal and planning needs. He is incredibly competitive when it comes to winning his cases. When he isn’t busy with Cleveland's sports teams, he likes to give back to the community and learn new skills outside of the law.
Practice Areas
A Firm Centered Around Comprehensive Representation
Past Successes
INJURY / WORKERS COMP / DISABILITY
56 year old client, while on the job, suffered catastrophic injuries from a car accident caused by another individual. We were able to get him approved for Workers Comp Permanent and Total Disability, Social Security Disability Benefits, as well as recover damages from the negligent party. Total compensation exceeded $750,000.
SPECIAL NEEDS ESTATE PLANNING
Working with a team of financial and insurance advisors, Harry developed an estate plan for a retired couple to protect their assets for their golden years, as well as provide for their typical and special needs children and grandchildren.
ELDER CARE ESTATE PLANNING
A family came to Harry’s office when their Mom was facing the possibility of long term care. Harry developed an effective estate plan to conserve much of her assets for her care and her family’s future.
I’m competitive by nature. I’ve never been afraid of a challenge.
I do not like to lose. You expect your lawyer to win your case for you and I expect nothing less from myself. When you come to me with a winnable case, my one goal is victory.
We both want your case won. That’s what I do, but I only do so ethically.
I am committed to getting the resolution you want as efficiently as possible.
I want your outcome to leave your life better off.
Community Involvement
More than just an attorney.
When you practice law, you do your community a service by protecting and fighting for the people who need it. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Whether it’s with Boy Scouts, special needs organizations, or other community matters I am always looking for a way to give back.
Client Testimonials
If you have a workers comp question, he is your answer. I highly recommend him to you.
It's never an easy thing to prepare your own Will, Medical POA, and other pertinent estate planning documents. Fortunately, Harry made this a seamless process.
I was unpleasantly involved in two separate employment law disputes within the last 5 years. In both cases [Harry’s] counsel and advice were effective and instrumental in the positive outcomes of both instances.
No matter your challenge, I will find the best solution.
Solving a legal case is a lot like a football game. I have my playbook, but each play won’t work for each situation. If you run the ball when you should have passed, the opponent gets the ball instead of you scoring points. Courts and the law work the same way. Each case requires a different play to score.
If you need to file for Social Security, you need the help of a good lawyer because the process is not an easy one. Likewise, if you need to guarantee that your assets and legacy are handled exactly how you want when you pass on, then the only way to do so is with the help of an experienced estate planning lawyer. Otherwise, the court will distribute your assets as they see fit.
When it comes to personal injury, I don’t carry the attitude of “I’ll make them pay no matter what.” But I will ensure that you get the justice you deserve, if you were injured due to someone else’s carelessness. Money can’t always fix a life-changing injury or get your life back to normal, but it can help you get the support you will need to move forward.
A trusted network of professionals cultivated over 28 years.
If I can’t take your case, then chances are I know someone who can. You don’t practice law for 28 years without making a few friends. When you come to me with a problem, I make sure that you leave with a solution, whether it be with me or with another attorney who I know will do right by you.