Full-Service Legal Counsel for Rochester and Monroe County

Bernacki Law brings over 35 years of experience to clients throughout the Rochester area — offering the kind of personal, consistent legal counsel that larger firms rarely deliver.

 

Whether you're planning your estate, closing on a home, starting a business, or navigating a legal matter you didn't see coming, our team handles it all under one roof. Clients across Monroe County work with us not just for one transaction, but for the long relationship that follows.

Legal Services Rochester Residents Rely On

We're a full-service law firm, which means you won't need to find a different attorney every time your legal needs change. From the moment you contact us through the resolution of your matter, you work with a consistent team that knows your history and your goals.

 

Our Rochester-area clients come to us for:

 

  • Estate planning — wills, trusts, power of attorney, healthcare proxy, and living wills tailored to your family's circumstances
  • Real estate — representation for home buyers, sellers, commercial transactions, and for-sale-by-owner closings
  • Business law — entity formation, contracts, succession planning, and ongoing counsel for family-owned and growing businesses
  • Probate and estate administration — guiding families through the process of settling an estate, whether a will exists or not

Why Rochester Clients Choose Bernacki Law

Our lead attorney, John Bernacki, has been practicing law since 1991. He served as Pittsford Town Justice for 16 years — a role that gave him direct, firsthand insight into how local courts operate and what judges expect. That perspective is something you simply can't get from an attorney who has spent their entire career on one side of the bench.

 

A few things that set our firm apart:

 

  • Over 35 years of legal experience serving Western New York
  • Former Pittsford Town Justice (2009–2025), with deep familiarity with Monroe County courts and procedures
  • Author of "Ethically Speaking," an ethics column published in the NY Daily Record since 2011
  • Business Person of the Year, Pittsford Chamber of Commerce, 2011
  • A full-service practice — one firm, one relationship, across all your legal needs
  • Offices in Pittsford and Belmont, serving clients throughout the region

Serving Rochester from Our Pittsford Office

Our Pittsford office at 11 State Street, Suite 200 is convenient to Rochester and the surrounding Monroe County communities. We're available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we're happy to discuss your situation before you commit to anything.

 

Call us at (585) 218-9550 or reach out by email to schedule a consultation. There's no pressure — just a straightforward conversation about where you stand and how we can help.

Serving Rochester from Our Pittsford Office

Our Pittsford office at 11 State Street, Suite 200 is convenient to Rochester and the surrounding Monroe County communities. We're available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and we're happy to discuss your situation before you commit to anything.

 

Call us at (585) 218-9550 or reach out by email to schedule a consultation. There's no pressure — just a straightforward conversation about where you stand and how we can help.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Rochester Legal Services

  • Does Bernacki Law serve clients in Rochester, or only in Pittsford?

    We serve clients throughout Monroe County and the greater Rochester area. Our Pittsford office is just minutes from Rochester, and we regularly work with clients from across the region on estate planning, real estate, business law, and probate matters.

  • What types of legal matters does your firm handle for Rochester-area clients?

    We're a full-service firm, so our Rochester clients come to us for a wide range of needs — estate planning, home closings, business formation and contracts, probate and estate administration, and more. Many clients work with us across multiple practice areas over the years.

  • Is there a law firm near Rochester NY for estate planning that offers a free consultation?

    Yes. We offer a free initial consultation for prospective clients. It's a good opportunity to talk through your situation, ask questions, and get a clear sense of what the process looks like before moving forward.

  • How do I schedule an appointment with a Rochester attorney at Bernacki Law?

    Call our Pittsford office at (585) 218-9550 or email us at jbernacki@bernackilaw.com. We're available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We don't use an online scheduling tool — we prefer a direct conversation so we can understand your needs from the start.

  • Can one attorney handle my business, estate planning, and real estate needs?

    That's exactly how our firm is structured. Rather than referring you out to different attorneys for each matter, we handle business law, estate planning, real estate, and probate in-house. One firm, one ongoing relationship — it's simpler for you and better for continuity.

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Bernacki Law is a full-service solo practice based in Pittsford, New York. John Bernacki has more than [X] years of legal experience, including 16 years as Pittsford Town Justice and recognition as Business Person of the Year by the Pittsford Chamber of Commerce. He handles business law, estate planning, probate, real estate, and personal injury matters from the Pittsford office at 11 State Street, Suite 200, with every matter handled personally. Learn more on our about page.