Bernadette McPherson Innis
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Experience
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Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P. C.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Jan 2020 - Present
Wills & EstatesReal EstateLiquor LicensingLand Use
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Associate
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Sep 2012 - Jan 2020
Wills and EstatesLitigationLiquor Licenses
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New Jersey Courts
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United States
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Administration of Justice
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300 - 400 Employee
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2011 - Aug 2012
Law Clerk to the Honorable Terry Paul Bottinelli, J.S.C.Reviewed matrimonial motions and orders to show cause.Prepared summary of motions for the Judge with case law and recommendations.Researched range of legal issues relating to divorce, alimony, custody, and child support.Mediated non-dissolution custody and child support disputes.Mediated landlord-tenant and small claims disputes. Law Clerk to the Honorable Terry Paul Bottinelli, J.S.C.Reviewed matrimonial motions and orders to show cause.Prepared summary of motions for the Judge with case law and recommendations.Researched range of legal issues relating to divorce, alimony, custody, and child support.Mediated non-dissolution custody and child support disputes.Mediated landlord-tenant and small claims disputes.
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Certified Legal Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
Selective clinical internship through Widener University School of Law.Represent clients in custody and child support cases before special hearing masters and judges in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas.Successfully argued before special hearing master for custody arrangement whereby client retained primary physical custody of child with limited visitation for child’s father based on father’s failure to maintain consistent contact with child.Research and draft memoranda relating to custody and child support issues including enforcing support orders.Negotiate custody arrangements and support payment amounts with opposing counsel.
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Law Clerk
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Sep 2009 - May 2011
Conducted client intake and client interviews.Attended protection from abuse hearings with clients who are victims of domestic violence. Researched range of legal issues relating to divorce, custody, and will preparation.Prepared lawyer referrals and file court documents. Conducted client intake and client interviews.Attended protection from abuse hearings with clients who are victims of domestic violence. Researched range of legal issues relating to divorce, custody, and will preparation.Prepared lawyer referrals and file court documents.
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Law Clerk
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Researched and drafted memoranda in the areas of environmental law, toxic torts, and administrative consent orders.Reviewed and analyzed administrative consent ordersWrote client advice letters. Researched and drafted memoranda in the areas of environmental law, toxic torts, and administrative consent orders.Reviewed and analyzed administrative consent ordersWrote client advice letters.
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Pre-trial Unit Intern
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
Completed discovery requests from defense counsel.Observed court trials.Assisted with managing case files, obtaining docket numbers, and scheduling next court date and court room for upcoming cases. Completed discovery requests from defense counsel.Observed court trials.Assisted with managing case files, obtaining docket numbers, and scheduling next court date and court room for upcoming cases.
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Education
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Widener University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English - Writing -
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General