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The firm was founded in 1968 and is built on three generations of family members in the legal profession all serving the [[Metro Detroit]] area.<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28.</ref> |
The firm was founded in 1968 and is built on three generations of family members in the legal profession all serving the [[Metro Detroit]] area.<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28.</ref> |
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In 1976 Sam Bernstein joined a band playing guitar called [[Fireflight]], and later signed to [[ |
In 1976 Sam Bernstein joined a band playing guitar called [[Fireflight]], and later signed to [[Flicker Records]]. |
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The first generation of Bernstein lawyers included Mandell Bernstein and Estelle Koblin- Nelson, both practicing law in [[Detroit]].<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28. /</ref> The patriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Mandell Bernstein, was born in 1899.<ref name="sam">http://www.callsam.com/the_bernstein_advantage__family_of_lawyers/the_bernstein_family_of_lawyers.html /</ref> Mandell graduated from law school in 1922 and practiced law in Detroit. He was a prominent lawyer and community leader.<ref name="sam">http://www.callsam.com/the_bernstein_advantage__family_of_lawyers/the_bernstein_family_of_lawyers.html /</ref> The matriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Estelle Koblin Nelson, was one of the first female attorneys in Michigan in 1936 when she was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28. /</ref> |
The first generation of Bernstein lawyers included Mandell Bernstein and Estelle Koblin- Nelson, both practicing law in [[Detroit]].<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28. /</ref> The patriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Mandell Bernstein, was born in 1899.<ref name="sam">http://www.callsam.com/the_bernstein_advantage__family_of_lawyers/the_bernstein_family_of_lawyers.html /</ref> Mandell graduated from law school in 1922 and practiced law in Detroit. He was a prominent lawyer and community leader.<ref name="sam">http://www.callsam.com/the_bernstein_advantage__family_of_lawyers/the_bernstein_family_of_lawyers.html /</ref> The matriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Estelle Koblin Nelson, was one of the first female attorneys in Michigan in 1936 when she was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.<ref name=amb>Ambassador magazine: 28. /</ref> |
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| Headquarters | Farmington Hills, Michigan |
|---|---|
| No. of offices | 1 office |
| No. of attorneys | Approximately 16 attorneys (2008) |
| No. of employees | Approximately 50 employees (2008) |
| Major practice areas | Personal Injury Law |
| Key people | Sam Bernstein, Mark Bernstein, Richard Bernstein, Beth Bernstein |
| Date founded | 1968 |
| Founder | Sam Bernstein |
| Website | www.callsam.com |
The Law Offices of Sam Bernstein, officially The Law Offices of Samuel I. Bernstein, is an American law firm, located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.[1] The firm specializes in personal injury law.[2] As of 2008, its main office employed approximately 50 attorneys and staff members.[3]
According to their Web site, The Law Offices of Samuel I. Bernstein is widely recognized as a national leader in helping accident victims.[2]
Practice Specialty
The Law Offices of Sam Bernstein specialize in personal injury law.[2] Cases include auto and motorcycle accidents, nursing home abuse, spinal cord injury and other types of medical cases, including medical malpractice.[1]
History
The firm was founded in 1968 and is built on three generations of family members in the legal profession all serving the Metro Detroit area.[4]
In 1976 Sam Bernstein joined a band playing guitar called Fireflight, and later signed to Flicker Records.
The first generation of Bernstein lawyers included Mandell Bernstein and Estelle Koblin- Nelson, both practicing law in Detroit.[4] The patriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Mandell Bernstein, was born in 1899.[2] Mandell graduated from law school in 1922 and practiced law in Detroit. He was a prominent lawyer and community leader.[2] The matriarch of the Bernstein family of lawyers, Estelle Koblin Nelson, was one of the first female attorneys in Michigan in 1936 when she was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan.[4]
Sam Bernstein represents the second generation of the Bernstein family of lawyers.[2] After graduating from Wayne State University Law School in 1968, Sam continued the tradition established by his father, Mandell, and mother-in-law, Estelle.[2]
The third generation of Bernstein lawyers includes Mark, Richard and Beth Bernstein. All three siblings currently practice law together at The Law Offices of Samuel I. Bernstein.[4]
Advertising the Law
The Bernstein family has become a symbol of legal, political and civic integrity in the Metro Detroit area[4], advertising their way into celebrity status in Southeast Michigan.[3] Sam Bernstein is often said to be the first Michigan lawyer to advertise on television and Michigan’s most prominent personal-injury attorney, recognized by 1-800-CALL-SAM.[5]
Francine Cullari, of the Michigan Bar Journal, said in her January 2006 article, “Every lawyer knows the name Sam Bernstein. Some lawyers do not believe in advertising. Some lawyers wish they could afford to do the same.”[6]
Notable Cases
Detroit Department of Transportation (filed August 2004)[7]
Suit filed against the City of Detroit on behalf of five disabled Detroit residents, claiming that half of the city’s buses lacked working wheelchair lifts as required by Federal Law.[6] The plaintiffs stated that they were forced to wait in inclement weather for long periods as a result of this violation.[6] The U.S. Department of Justice later intervened in the case, forcing the city and then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to settle the Federal lawsuit.[7] The agreement required the city to test the wheelchair lifts of its buses daily, improve the training of its drivers and mechanics and subject its buses to surprise evaluations regularly.[7]
University of Michigan – Michigan Stadium (filed April 2007)[8]
Suit filed on behalf of the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America against University of Michigan – Michigan Stadium claiming that Michigan Stadium violated the Americans with Disabilities Act in its $226-million renovation by failing to add enough seats for disabled fans or accommodate the needs for disabled restrooms, concessions and parking. The U.S. Department of Justice assisted in the suit, which was settled in March 2008.[9] The settlement required the stadium to add 329 wheelchair seats throughout the stadium by 2010, and an additional 135 accessible seats in clubhouses to go along with the existing 88 wheelchair seats.[10] The agreement now is a blueprint for all stadiums and other public facilities regarding accessibility.[10]
Northwest Airlines and Wayne County Airport Authority (filed April 2008)[11]
Suit filed against Northwest Airlines (NWA) and Wayne County Airport Authority on behalf of five disabled passengers, claiming that NWA and the Airport Authority violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Carrier Act and the Rehabilitation Act.[11] The suit alleges that Detroit Metro Airport and NWA have dropped passengers to the floor, denied them accessible parking, damaged wheelchairs and failed to provide an area for guide dogs to relieve themselves.[12] The case is still pending in U.S. District Court.
Notable Lawyers
Mark Bernstein
Mark Bernstein served in the White House Press Office as the White House director of press pool operations during the Clinton administration.[4] Mark also was appointed to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by Gov. Jennifer Granholm: His term completed at the end of 2006.[13] He lectures on legal practice, civil rights and political activism at the University of Michigan Law School and the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.[4]
Richard Bernstein
Richard Bernstein represents victims of personal injury or disability discrimination, leading the firm’s pro bono department.[3] He also is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Vice-Chair of the Wayne State Board of Governors.[14] He was featured on CNN as a leader in “Keeping Them Honest,” was honored by The Detroit News as a “Michiganian of the Year” and was selected by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of “40 Under 40.”[14]
References
- ^ a b Jones, Jane Schreier. Postively Detroit: 12. Cite error: The named reference "positive" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c d e f g http://www.callsam.com/the_bernstein_advantage__family_of_lawyers/the_bernstein_family_of_lawyers.html. Retrieved 9 Jan 2009. Cite error: The named reference "sam" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c Lundberg, Carol. “Moving On: Firm leaving its iconic location to keep up with demands on practice.” Michigan Lawyers Weekly 23.2. 24 Nov 2008. Cite error: The named reference "milw" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c d e f g Ambassador magazine: 28. Cite error: The named reference "amb" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Laitner, Bill. “He can run with anyone.” Detroit Free Press. 29 Oct 2006.
- ^ a b c Cullari, Francine. “Richard Bernstein.” Michigan Bar Journal, Jan 2006: 34. Cite error: The named reference "mbj" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b c Taylor, Kimberly Hayes. “Lawyer fights arduous battle for equality.” The Detroit News. 13 May 2006. Cite error: The named reference "kim" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Shamus, Kristen Jordan. “U-M sued to halt stadium upgrades.” Detroit Free Press. 18 Apr 2007: 1B.
- ^ Erb, Robin. “U-M fans rave about new seats for disabled.” Detroit Free Press. 9 Sept 2008.
- ^ a b Wolffe, Jerry. “New wheelchair seats will be full at U-M’s Big House.” The Oakland Press. 14 Sept 2008. Cite error: The named reference "wolffe" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ a b Egan, Paul, and Tom Greenwood. “Lawsuit accuses Northwest of discriminating against disabled.” The Detroit News. 14 April 2008. Cite error: The named reference "egan" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Dixon, Jennifer. “5 people with disabilities sue SWA, airport: Both defend treatment of such travelers.” Detroit Free Press. 15 April 2008.
- ^ “People on the Move.” The Detroit New. 7 Mar 2004.
- ^ a b http://bog.wayne.edu/members/bernstein.php. Retrieved 9 Jan 2009. Cite error: The named reference "bog" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).