by Jeff Folkersen | May 20, 2013 | Blog
Since we have not had much of a spring, I am hoping that we can transition directly into summer. Summer means that the Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. softball team will be back on the diamond once again. This summer we have changed the name of the firm softball team from the...
by Jeff Folkersen | May 13, 2013 | Blog
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. was a sponsor for “The Emerald of Mt. Washington 5K and Festival” in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood. The event was held on May 11, 2013 in Pittsburgh’s scenic Mt. Washington neighborhood, highlighting local businesses, cultural sites,...
by Jeff Folkersen | Apr 30, 2013 | Blog
by Kit F. Pettit, Esq. As development of the Marcellus, Utica and other shale formations continues throughout the Appalachian Basin, believe it or not, there have been occurrences of people refusing to accept or cash checks in connection with oil and gas leases. As...
by Jeff Folkersen | Apr 22, 2013 | Blog
Check out page 12 of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s most recent Lawyers Journal. It’s an article about bankruptcy Judge Judith Fitzgerald’s retirement. In the picture, Bob and the Judge are holding the Lawrence P. King award for excellence in...
by Jeff Folkersen | Apr 17, 2013 | Blog
Many standard goods and services contracts contain clauses pertaining to potential future disputes between the parties. Often times the language will provide for all disputes to be resolved by and through the American Arbitration Association. There is nothing wrong...