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Katherine J Bierwas

Katherine J Bierwas

Katherine J Bierwas, Esq.
  • Family Law, Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation
  • Massachusetts, New Jersey
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Biography

Former New Jersey Deputy Attorney General and Essex County (NJ) Assistant Prosecutor,

Cannabis Regulatory expertise.

Practicing before the MA Cannabis Control Commission representing clients at Suitability Hearings and with Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Issues and as Senior Counsel and Ethics Liaison to the NJ Office of the Child Advocate, drafting legislation and regulations.

Education
Seton Hall University
J.D. | Law
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Activities: Moot Court Board, Mediation Competition Finalist
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William Paterson University
B.A. | Sociology Criminal Justice
Honors: Graduated with Honors
Activities: Sociology Club President
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Professional Experience
Private Practice
Katherine J Bierwas, Esq.
- Current
NJ Office of the Law Guardian Appellate Practice
Executive Director
Berkshire County Kids' Place & Violence Prevention Center, Inc.
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Senior Attorney/Child Advocate
New Jersey Office of the Child Advocate
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Deputy Attorney General
New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
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Assistant Prosecutor
New Jersey Essex County Prosecutor's Office
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Law Clerk, Honorable Donald Reenstra
New Jersey Superior Court, Criminal Division
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Certifications
Child Welfare Care and Protection, CRAs
Commonwealth of MA, Committee for Public Counsel
Conciliation Certified
Berkshire County Bar Association
Family Law Mediation
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education
Professional Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Current
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New Jersey Bar Association
Member
Current
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Berkshire County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
Current
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APSAC
Member
Current
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International Cannabis Bar Association
Current
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Real Estate Bar Association
- Current
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Lenox Sportsmens Club
Board Member
- Current
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Child Care of the Berkshires
Vice President
- Current
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Pittsfield High School Mock Trial Team
Attorney Coach
- Current
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Advisory Board MA Department of Children and Families
Board Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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New Jersey
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Katherine J Bierwas
152 North Street
Suite 340 East Wing
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Telephone: (413) 770-7624
Fax: (888) 607-6778
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Available all other times by appointment. Zoom and Conference Call options available.
1 Garrett Mountain Plaza
Suite 601
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Telephone: (973) 962-7646
Cell: (413) 441-2775
Fax: (888) 607-6778
Notice: By appointment only, in-person, via zoom, and conference call options are available.