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You’ve been waiting for it: our annual analysis of foreclosure past, present and future is right around the corner! If you're wondering how foreclosure filings, commercial and residential, will fare over the next twelve months, we have you covered. Register today for "Pennsylvania Mortgage Foreclosures Update" and we'll see you on Wednesday, January 28! ➡️

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Thank you to our clients and colleagues for a successful year. We wish you a happy holiday season and continued success in the year ahead.

From all of us at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.

Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. partner Keri P. Ebeck will be speaking on Friday, December 5th at the Allegheny County Bar Association’s 38th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium.

She will join the panel for the Chapter 7 and 13 Consumer Case Law Update, presenting in both sessions:

Consumer Breakout Session Part 1 – 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Covers local and national mortgage issues, vehicle issues, discharge and dischargeability developments, rule changes, emerging challenges for consumer bankruptcy attorneys, and other trending topics.

Consumer Breakout Session Part 2 – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Provides an in-depth review of key Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 case law from 2025.

Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. associate Gwenyth A. Ortman will be speaking on Friday, December 5th at the Allegheny County Bar Association's 38th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium.

The panel discussion is Plenary Session 3, “Bias, Bots, and the Bar: Ethical AI for Attorneys,” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

As artificial intelligence continues to influence legal practice, the session will address key ethical responsibilities associated with the use of AI in research, drafting, document review, and client communication. Gwenyth will offer insight on:
• Ethical rules implicated in AI use
• Risks and pitfalls for practitioners
• Best practices for responsible AI integration

Congratulations to Keri P. Ebeck, the newest board member of Make-A-Wish Greater PA and WV!

Keri’s commitment to our community and her ongoing support for this meaningful cause make her a wonderful addition to the organization’s leadership.

We’re proud to see her representing Bernstein-Burkley in such an impactful way.

Happy Thanksgiving from Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.!

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the trust of our clients and the support of our colleagues. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday.

It’s not to late to sign up! It’s always an honor to be called upon for our industry expertise. Join Managing Partner, Kirk Burkley, this Thursday, November 20th, at 1:00 PM ET for a Lorman Education Services webinar. This presentation will walk you through the UCC Article 9 foreclosure process, offering guidance on recovering collateral, meeting legal requirements, and avoiding common pitfalls that can create post-sale liability.

Use our Bernstein-Burkley special offer discount code M2406400 to receive 50% off this webinar.
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Congratulations to Shawn P. McClure on being elected to the Creditors’ Rights Executive Council of the Commercial Law League of America - CLLA, a leadership body that helps guide the direction and initiatives of the organization’s creditors’ rights section.

Shawn McClure and Kirk Burkley, who serves as Chair of the CLLA’s Bankruptcy Section, recently attended the CLLA Eastern Region Conference in New York City — an event that brings together leading professionals in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights law.

We’re proud to see our attorneys continuing to lead and contribute to the advancement of the industry.