Full-Service Legal Counsel for Western and Central
New York and the Southern Tier
Bernacki Law brings full-service legal counsel and 16 years of judicial experience to clients across Monroe County and the Southern Tier, with one attorney handling every matter personally, start to finish.
Whether you need help with a business matter, an estate plan, a real estate closing, or guidance through probate, we're ready.
Legal Services
The Legal Services Pittsford and Southern Tier Families Actually Need
We're a full-service firm. Business, estate planning, probate, real estate, and personal injury. One attorney. One relationship. However your legal needs change over time, we can help.
Formation, contracts, succession planning, and municipal law for small businesses and local government across Monroe County and the Southern Tier.
Wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and living wills, drafted carefully so your wishes are honored and your family is prepared.
Guidance through the Surrogate's Court process in Monroe and Allegany counties, from filing through final distribution.
Residential closings, commercial real estate transactions, and for sale by owner deals, handled so you know exactly what you're signing before closing d
If you've been hurt and aren't sure where to turn, call us. We'll talk through your situation and help you find the right path forward.
A Former Judge Who Now Works for You
John Bernacki spent 16 years as Pittsford Town Justice, from 2009 through 2025. He knows Monroe County courts from the inside. The judges, the clerks, the procedures. That perspective now works entirely in your favor.
At Bernacki Law, you work directly with John. Not a paralegal. Not an associate. John answers his phone, reviews your documents, and sees your matter through to the end.
"I started this practice because I believe every client deserves to know their attorney, not just their case number. Whatever you're dealing with, I'll give you a straight answer and work hard to get you the right outcome." — John Bernacki, Attorney at Law
Two Offices. Close to Home in Monroe County and the Southern Tier.
We maintain offices in Pittsford and in Belmont so that clients across two very different parts of New York can get the same quality of personal legal counsel, close to home.
Our Pittsford office at 11 State Street serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout Monroe County and greater Rochester. Our Belmont office at 2 Schuyler Street brings full-service Belmont, NY legal services to Allegany County and the Southern Tier, a region where qualified legal counsel covering the full range of family and business needs has been genuinely hard to find.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Clients Ask Before Calling
Is there a law firm near me in Pittsford, NY accepting new clients?
Yes. Bernacki Law is a Monroe County attorney accepting new clients at our Pittsford office at 11 State Street, Suite 200. Call (585) 218-9550 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Does Bernacki Law offer a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a free initial consultation at both our Pittsford and Belmont offices. Call your nearest office or reach us through our contact page to get started.
Does Bernacki Law serve clients in the Southern Tier?
Yes. We maintain a second office at 2 Schuyler Street in Belmont, NY, serving Allegany County and the broader Southern Tier region. John handles the same full range of legal matters in Belmont as he does in Pittsford.
What does it mean to work with a solo practice attorney?
It means John handles your matter personally, from your first conversation through your final resolution. You won't be transferred to staff or reassigned to another attorney. When you call Bernacki Law, you get John.
Contact Us Today
Bernacki Law is a full-service solo practice with offices in Pittsford and Belmont, New York. John Bernacki has served clients across Monroe County and the Southern Tier for more than 35 years, including 16 years as Pittsford Town Justice, and has been recognized as Business Person of the Year by the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. He has published the "Ethically Speaking" ethics column in the NY Daily Record since 2011. Learn more on our about page.