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Stephen Ernst, Esq.

Stephen Ernst is a partner at Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss and a graduate of Temple University School of Law. Prior to beginning his study of law, Mr. Ernst attended the George Washington University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating from GWU, Mr. Ernst began his career in the United States […]

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Steven Berk, Esq.

Steven Berk, Esq., is a retired partner at Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss. He handled Civil Litigation, Business, Real Estate, Zoning, Liquor License Transactions and Commercial Transaction as cases for the firm and now serving as “Of Counsel” and a mentor. Mr. Berk graduated from Dickenson College with a Bachelor of Arts. His degree was […]

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William Gaines, Esq.

William Gaines, Esq., has been with Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss since 1973. In 1981, he became a named partner. Mr. Gaines has over 50 years of experience. Mr. Gaines graduated from American University’s School of Public Administration in 1969. He then attended Duquesne University, where he obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1973. His […]

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Patricia J. Cooney, Esq.

Patricia J. Cooney, Esq., is a partner at Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss. She has been with the firm for over forty years, successfully litigating hundreds of civil cases, including Jury Trials, Non-Jury Trials, Arbitrations, and Mediation Hearings in both Federal and State courts. Ms. Cooney has also done appellate work before the Pennsylvania Supreme […]

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Derek S. Liss, Esq.

Derek Liss, Esq., is a partner at Segal, Berk, Gaines & Liss who specializes in personal injury cases, specifically focusing on auto accidents, premises liability, and slip and fall cases. He also specializes in negotiating and settling cases. Mr. Liss graduated from The George Washington University with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree […]