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1468 West 9th St. #135, Cleveland, OH 44113, U.S.A.

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About Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.

Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. is a full-service law firm that has represented businesses and individuals in Northeastern Ohio for more than 50 years. From its founding in a small office in Cleveland's Standard Building, Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. has expanded steadily to become the largest law firm in the Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula County area.

Welcome to Dworken & Bernstein the largest law firm in the Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula County area. For well over 50 years, Dworken & Bernstein has been known as “my lawyer” to thousands of long-standing clients.

Today a single lawyer cannot adequately provide legal representation in all areas. With 30+ attorneys focusing on distinct and diverse areas of the law, Dworken & Bernstein is able to offer clients comprehensive representation. A commercial real estate matter may touch on estate planning issues. A family matter may overlap with a business concern. A personal injury matter may raise employment issues. As a legal team, Dworken & Bernstein has the expertise to address just about any legal issue that concerns individuals, families or businesses.

As you scroll through our various practice areas below, remember that when you working with any single attorney on our team gives you access to the expertise and reputation of the entire firm plus the support of over 40 staff members.

Our winning team consists of AV rated attorneys, Super Lawyers, Rising Stars and rankings in the top 75 Trial Lawyers in the U.S., and well as listings in Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Dworken & Bernstein is also recognized as an A+ business with the Better Business Bureau. At Dworken & Bernstein, we have a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Certified Employment Law Specialist on our team. Attorneys who want to become certified must pass a written exam in their area of expertise, demonstrate a high level of involvement in their field of practice, meet ongoing continuing education and receive favorable evaluations by their peers. In Ohio, certification is granted to only 1% of all attorneys.

With over $750 million in settlements and judgments, our national experience in all types of matters, along with our Supreme Court experienced attorneys, Dworken & Bernstein can help you navigate through any legal storm. Call us for a free consultation. You’ll be glad you did.Dworken & Bernstein is also committed to the community with over $32 Million directed to charities and non-profits through our Ohio Lawyers Give Back cy pres initiative.

 

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Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. got this award in 2021

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Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. got this award in 2021

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Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2010
Hired Law Firm

I have worked with this law firm on my case for the last 10 years, and they have done a excellent job.

Child Custody
Posted by Christian
March 31, 2025
Hired Law Firm

I cannot thank my lawyer enough for the outstanding job he did throughout my child custody case. It was an incredibly difficult battle, but from start to finish, he was exceptional. He took the time to thoroughly explain every detail of the process, ensuring I understood each step and felt confident moving forward. His communication with the judge was impeccable, and his performance was a perfect 10 out of 10. Thanks to his hard work, dedication, and expertise, I was able to achieve everything I wanted in terms of custody. He is the reason I now have more time with my son, and I will forever be grateful for his unwavering support.

 
Social Security
Posted by anonymous
August 12, 2010
Hired Attorney Kenneth J. Cahill

Never made me feel like he was on my side.

Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2019
Hired Attorney Anna M. Parise

Incompetence involving GAL duties assigned to her. Anna was personal friends with my ex-husband's neighbor, resulting in blatant bias against me, despite stepmother having CPS claims against her and attending anger counseling. Anna sided with my ex for custody, to which was a moot point one year later, as stepmother couldn't cope, so ex agreed to relinquish custody. Daughter finally thrived, as my husband and I knew she would.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Jas
June 26, 2025
Hired Attorney Kenneth J. Cahill

Kenny lied to my face on multiple occasions. He was only interested in his own paycheck. Kenny also made veiled racist statements throughout our interaction. I cannot in good faith recommend his services to anyone.

Divorce
Posted by YVETTE
December 11, 2024
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Lawyer.com, This is true so please save this letter on this site as you have kept other reviews Kenneth Cahill from Dworken & Bernstein was hired as a divorce atty & I would not recommend him. At the courthouse Ken was not prepared & accepted the wrong list from my ex's atty even though I gave him the correct list days before. Anticipating his lack of preparation I handed him the correct list. While reviewing the divorce papers I found several errors. The main error: -Asking me to return a gun I never had Ken should have caught these errors before giving them to me, Ken never gave me the final divorce package and allowed my ex's atty to give both packets to the magistrate. Ken’s negligence & lack of advocacy led to my loss. Ken sent me paperwork for another client Mit—l vs Mit—l Sent Ken letters & called - no response. Ken lacks communication He should make my balance zero. Write to ODC.OHIO.GOV for help or Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Website: http://www.clemetrobar.org

 
Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2023
Hired Attorney Anna M. Parise

Please think more than twice about retaining Miss Parise. Not only is she heartless and incompetent but she defends spousal abusers. She is well aware these clients have abused or are currently abusing or harassing their exes and still fights for them. Money talks apparently.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 04, 2020
Hired Attorney Kenneth J. Cahill

At initial consult, Ken seemed to know the rules and players of Lake County family court very well. He was articulate and appeared studious in listening and trying to understand what was important to me. I hired him and paid a large retainer for what should have been a simple divorce. Over the course of negotiating, I stuck with what was important relating to the custody and support of my children. Opposing counsel was extremely aggressive and Ken became less and less responsive. After he claimed he would be filing paperwork with the court leading up to what was to be a final decree, he did not reply for an extended period of time. When I arrived at court to sign the documents, I found that the documents that Ken had drafted had been replaced in whole by documents drafted by opposing counsel. I was given a brief time to review before the hearing and missed numerous material changes from what had been previously agreed to, reducing my rights and increasing my costs. Ken did a bad job

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2015
Hired Attorney Anna M. Parise

I retained Ms. Parise's services based primarily on her Avvo score, since at the time she did not have any client reviews. If only she did, I could have saved so much time, frustration, and money. To say she did a poor job with my case would be misleading, since it implies she did anything at all. If you retain Ms. Parise, you should fully expect many unreturned phone calls and e-mails, but absolutely nothing else. She is more than happy to fiddle while your case burns.

 
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  • Bankruptcy 9
    • Personal Bankruptcy
    • Corporate Bankruptcy
    • Bankruptcy Reorganization
    • Bankruptcy Litigation
    • Liquidations
    • Receivership
    • Creditors Rights in Bankruptcy
    • Fraudulent Conveyance
    • Foreclosures
  • Business Law 13
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Immigration
    • Business Formation
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Limited Partnerships
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Partnership Law
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Business Transactions
    • Joint Ventures
    • Franchise Law
    • Franchise Licensing
    • Business Succession Planning
  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Law 4
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate Sales
    • Commercial Real Estate Finance
  • Criminal Law 12
    • Criminal Defense
    • Homicide
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Computer Crime
    • Theft
    • Burglary
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    • Juvenile Law
  • Labor and Employment 10
    • Employment Law
    • Wage and Hour Class Actions
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    • Confidentiality Agreements
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • Americans With Disabilities Act
    • WARN Act
    • Fair Labor Standards
    • Wrongful Termination
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Trusts and Estates 7
    • Estate Planning
    • Asset Protection
    • Estate Administration
    • Trust Law
    • Living Trusts
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Trust Administration
  • Wills and Probate 3
    • Probate
    • Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Family Law 7
    • Divorce
    • Parenting Time
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Domestic Violence
    • Spousal Support
  • Litigation 3
    • Civil Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Firearms Litigation
  • Immigration 6
    • Immigration Law
    • Employment Immigration
    • Employment Visas
    • Consular Law
    • Family Immigration Law
    • Visas
  • Personal Injury 5
    • Sexual Abuse
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Professional Negligence
    • Catastrophic Injury
  • White Collar Crime 1
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Workers Compensation
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 11
  • Bankruptcy Chapter 7
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors Rights
  • Consumer Law 1
    • Consumer Fraud
  • Civil Rights 10
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Age Discrimination
    • Discrimination
    • Disability Discrimination
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    • Age Discrimination in Employment
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    • Employment Disability Discrimination
  • Products Liability 1
    • Product Defects
  • Real Estate 3
    • Easements
    • Real Estate Taxation
    • Condominium Law
  • Advertising and Marketing 1
    • False Advertising
  • Corporate Law 2
    • Nonprofit Corporations
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 2
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Leveraged Buyouts
  • Securities 2
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Initial Public Offerings
  • Contracts 1
    • Employment Contracts
  • Agency and Distributorships 2
    • Distribution Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
  • Intellectual Property 3
    • Patents
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  • Banking Law 3
    • Loan Workouts
    • Mortgage Law
    • International Banking Law
  • Finance 1
    • Public Finance
  • Municipal Law 1
    • Municipal Bonds
  • Investments 1
    • Venture Capital
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    • Construction Litigation
  • Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) 2
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    • ERISA
    • COBRA
  • Natural Resources 1
    • Oil and Gas Law
  • Utility Law 1
    • Utility Regulation
  • Indians and Native Populations 1
    • Federal Indian Law
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  • Communications and Media 1
    • Media Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appeals
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Commercial Real Estate Leasing
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 3
    • Zoning Law
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    • Land Use
  • Taxation 1
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  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Law 2
    • Environmental Compliance
    • Environmental Litigation
  • RICO
  • Elder Law 1
    • Advance Directives
  • Legal Separation
  • Asylum
  • Health Care 1
    • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 3
    • Escrow Fraud
    • Wealth Transfer
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