John Bernacki, Pittsford NY Attorney and Former Town Justice
A solo practitioner with 16 years on the Pittsford Town Justice bench, John handles every client matter personally across Monroe County and the Southern Tier. When you call, you reach John.
A Legal Career Built on More Than Credentials
John Bernacki has practiced law in Upstate New York for more than 35 years, representing individuals, families, and small businesses across business law, estate planning, probate, real estate, and personal injury. He works from offices in Pittsford and Belmont, serving two distinct regions of the state with the same standard of personal, direct legal counsel.
From 2009 through 2025, John served as Pittsford Town Justice, presiding over civil, real property, small claims, and criminal matters in Monroe County for 16 years. That tenure gave him something no classroom provides: a working knowledge of how local courts operate, how judges approach decisions, and what it takes to move a matter forward. That knowledge now works entirely in his clients' favor.
John also serves part-time as an assistant to the Allegany County District Attorney's office under DA Peter Dagnan, a civic role that reflects his ongoing commitment to the communities he serves across the Southern Tier.
When You Call Bernacki Law, You Reach John
At Bernacki Law, there are no associates handling intake, no paralegals standing between you and your attorney, and no risk of your matter being quietly reassigned when a more senior attorney is unavailable. John takes every call, reviews every document, and sees your matter through to completion.
That kind of direct access matters most when the decisions are personal. Estate planning involves your family's future. A real estate closing represents years of work. A business contract shapes how you operate for years ahead. These are not tasks to pass down a chain. They require an attorney who is directly accountable to you, and that is what Bernacki Law offers.
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Ethics Is a Practice Here, Not a Policy
Since 2011, John has authored "Ethically Speaking," a column on legal ethics published in the NY Daily Record. It's not a line on a resumé. It's a public, ongoing commitment to the standards that should govern how attorneys treat their clients, their colleagues, and the court.
John was named Business Person of the Year by the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce in 2011, a recognition that reflects his contributions to the local community well beyond the practice of law.
For clients making decisions involving their families, their businesses, or their financial futures, knowing their attorney has a long and public record of ethical practice is not a small thing. At Bernacki Law, that record is not hard to find.
"I started this practice because I believe every client deserves to be heard and to know exactly where their matter stands at every stage. At a large firm, that's often not possible. Here, it's simply how we work."
— John Bernacki, Attorney at Law
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About John Bernacki and Bernacki Law
Who is John Bernacki, the lawyer in Pittsford, NY?
John Bernacki is a solo practice attorney serving clients in Pittsford and across Monroe County, as well as in Belmont and throughout the Southern Tier. He is a former Pittsford Town Justice with 16 years on the bench and more than [X] years of legal experience in Upstate New York, covering business law, estate planning, probate, real estate, and personal injury.
What experience does the attorney at Bernacki Law have?
John has more than [X] years of legal experience, including 16 years as Pittsford Town Justice from 2009 through 2025, presiding over civil, real property, small claims, and criminal matters in Monroe County. He also serves part-time as an assistant to the Allegany County District Attorney's office and has written about legal ethics in the NY Daily Record since 2011.
Is Bernacki Law a solo practice or a large firm?
Bernacki Law is a solo practice. John handles every client matter personally, from the initial consultation through final resolution. There are no associates managing your case or paralegals involved in your matter. When you call, you speak with John.
Does Bernacki Law serve clients outside of Pittsford?
Yes. We maintain a second office at 2 Schuyler Street in Belmont, NY, serving clients throughout Allegany County and the broader Southern Tier region. John handles the same full range of legal matters at both locations.
Bernacki Law is a full-service solo practice founded by John Bernacki, a Pittsford NY attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience and 16 years as Pittsford Town Justice. John serves clients from offices in Pittsford and Belmont, New York, providing personal legal counsel in business law, estate planning, probate, real estate, and personal injury. He has authored the "Ethically Speaking" ethics column in the NY Daily Record since 2011 and was recognized as Business Person of the Year by the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce.