Experience counts in litigation, and I have it. Passionate advocacy and a consistent presence in the courts throughout Ohio have established the excellent reputation of my firm.
Cleveland, Ohio, Lawyer For Employment Discrimination – Business Litigation – Personal Injury
Practice Areas
Reputation And Experience Bring Benefits
I am attorney Dale Bernard, and I have an excellent track record in the legal community; other lawyers know that I will not back down. I am not a trial lawyer who promotes unnecessary trials, but I do not shy away from a legal battle. I work with my clients to develop an appropriate strategy. If that means going to court, I will put my more than 30 years of extensive litigation, trial and appellate experience to work.
As a testament to my reputation, I am pleased to be both AV Peer-Review Rated Preeminent and client champion platinum* through Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating for both legal ability and ethical conduct. I am proud to be included in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
I am also honored to be rated as a “Super Lawyer.” Super Lawyers, according to its website, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Case Results
$4M
Foreclosure Action
$1.1M
Breach Of Contract
$600K
Insurance Claim
What My Clients Say
Positive Result
“Mr. Dale Bernard was receptive and accessible from our first meeting forward. While I didn’t have any initial expectations for a positive result, his knowledge of my issue and the effective way in which he dealt with my former employer and their attorney, resulted in a resolution far past what I had considered. He proposed compelling arguments and dedicated the time needed to achieve a positive result. His professionalism, yet easygoing manner, made me feel comfortable working with him from the very beginning.”
– Marianne
My Practice Focus
At The Bernard Law Firm, I offer trial and appellate services in a variety of practice areas, including:
Employment Law, Discrimination And Wrongful Termination Or Discharge
As an employment law attorney, I help clients stand up for their rights as employees in a wide range of situations such as:
- Employment discrimination, including:
- Age discrimination
- Race discrimination
- National origin or ethnicity discrimination
- Religious discrimination
- Sex or gender discrimination
- Pregnancy discrimination
- Disability and handicap discrimination / Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
- LGBTQ and sexual orientation
- Sexual harassment and hostile work environments
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) discrimination and retaliation claims
- Retaliation and wrongful termination
Business And Civil Litigation
As a trial attorney, I represent business and individual clients in a wide range of disputes, including:
- Complex, multi-party business and commercial litigation
- Finance and lender liability
- Real estate and construction litigation
- Fraud
- Contract disputes and breach of contract
- Insurance coverage disputes
Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Litigation
I have resolved and litigated my client’s personal injury claims arising from:
- Car accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Slip, trip and falls
- Dog bites
For a complete overview of my legal services, please visit the Practice Areas page.
Each Client Is Unique
At large law firms, work is delegated to associate attorneys or paralegals that you have never met. The Bernard Law Firm is different. I will be the only attorney working on your file. I provide highly rated legal services and work product at a reasonable price.
I pride myself on my ability to personalize the representation each client receives. My broad client base includes individuals, executives, small businesses and large corporations. Each client has unique needs. With my experience, I can find the best litigation strategy that provides the best results tailored to your needs.
Learn more about my services during a private consultation. Please call 440-546-7500 or send me an email using the contact form below.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
