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Robert A. Berns
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Robert A. Berns

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25 Main Street, Suite 500, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions, Lawyers, Accountants and Actuaries and 13 more

About Robert A. Berns

Robert A. Berns concentrates his practice in the areas of professional liability defense and ethics (attorneys, accountants, insurance producers, real estate, architects and miscellaneous professionals), directors and officers (D&O), employment practices liability defense, commercial disputes, environmental matters and insurance coverage/declaratory judgment actions. Mr. Berns also represents clients in FDCPA matters, fidelity and surety and construction claims. In addition to litigation, he advises clients on developing and implementing risk management, regulatory compliance and best practices policies and protocols.

Awards

Recognition

•2022, 2021,2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015: Selected to the “New Jersey Super Lawyers List,” for Professional Liability
•2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016: Named to “Best Lawyers in America”, for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
•2021 “Top Lawyers,” Bergen Magazine, Bergen County, New Jersey (November 2021)
•2018: Recognized in “Bergen County’s Top Lawyers” for Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical) Defense

Publications

•NJ’s Legalization Legislation: The First 180 Days, New Jersey Law Journal, by Robert Berns, & Charles Kellett
•Professional Negligence vs. Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Insurance Broker Malpractice Actions, New Jersey Law Journal
•Overriding the Attorney-Client Privilege in Nonlegal Malpractice Cases, Westlaw
•Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal
•To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question!, New Jersey Law Journal

Publications

•“To Text, or Not To Text, That Is the Question?” New Jersey Law Journal, October 2013

Presentations

•“Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters,” Lorman Educational Services, June 2016

News

•Your Client Said Goodbye, New Jersey Law Journal

Speaking Engagements

•Join Us for a Live Webinar “New Jersey - Everyday Ethics and Why It Matters” (July 12, 2017)
•Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court: Ethics Presentation - Joseph Halpern-David Furman American Inn of Court

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 15
    • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions
    • Lawyers
    • Accountants and Actuaries
    • Insurance Agents and Brokers
    • Real Estate Professionals
    • Directors & Officers Liability
    • Employment Practices Defense Litigation
    • Insurance Coverage & Litigation
    • Directors and Officers (D&O)
    • General Liability Defense
    • Mass Tort and Environmental
    • Data Privacy
    • Consumer Financial Services
    • Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
    • Cannabis Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Kaufman Dolowich LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Reported Decisions: Estate of Arthur M. Picon, et al. v. FBR Group, et al., No. A-2305-12T3, N.J. Super. App. Div.
    2013 WL 5610862 - Obtained summary judgment in New Jersey state court on behalf of insurance producer client in a $5 million professional negligence claim arising out of the plaintiffs' sale of two insurance policies on the life settlement market. Successfully argued to the court that the plaintiffs' execution of a release at the time of the sale for 'amounts arising out of the sale of the policies' applied to the plaintiffs' allegations that the insurance producer negligently advised the plaintiffs to sell the subject policies. Subsequently, successfully briefed the matter before the Appellate Division, which affirmed the dismissal of the case.
    Triarsi v. BSC Group Services, LLC, 422 N.J. Super. 104 (App. Div. 2011) - Clarified that the duty of care owed by an insurance producer sounds in negligence, not breach of fiduciary duty.
    Connell Foley & Geiser LLP v. Israel Travel Advisory Service, Inc., 377 N.J. Super. 350 (App. Div. 2005) - Confirmed a contribution claim against co-counsel is cognizable under New Jersey's Joint Tortfeasor Contribution Law.
    T.W.B.C. v. Underwriters at Lloyds, 323 N.J. Super. 60 (App. Div. 1999) - Appellate Division confirmed the scope of surplus lines agent's notice obligation.
    Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, North Jersey Chapter, Vice President, 2013 - 2015
    Morristown Jewish Center, Past President
    Supreme Court of New Jersey: District V-A Fee Arbitration Committee, Secretary, 1993 - 2011
    Community Service: Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, North Jersey Chapter, Vice President, 2013 - 2015
    Morristown Jewish Center, Past President
    Supreme Court of New Jersey: District V-A Fee Arbitration Committee, Secretary, 1993 - 2011
  • Additional Links
    http://kdvlaw.com/professional/robert-a-berns/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, New Jersey
    1987, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
    1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    2004, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships

    •Bergen County Bar Association
    •American Bar Association
    •Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
    •Professional Liability Underwriting Association (PLUS)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Whittier Law School
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Whittier Law Review

    Whittier Law School
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Executive Editor
    Other Education
    Brandeis University
    Class of 1984
    B.A.

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    Robert A. Berns is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and United States Supreme Court.
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    Kaufman Dolowich LLP has 5 attorneys at this location.
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    Robert A. Berns attended Whittier Law School.
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    Kaufman Dolowich LLP was established in 1986.

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