Kevin M. Bernstein Elected Chair Of Bond, Schoeneck & King Management Committee

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Nov. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is pleased to announce that Kevin M. Bernstein has been elected to chair the firm's management committee. Kevin is a member of the firm with over 30 years of experience having counseled a wide range of clients in matters concerning environmental and energy law, mining and property tax assessment matters. In addition, he has occupied several leadership positions within the firm, including member of the compensation committee, chair of its property department and chair of its tax assessment, condemnation and property valuation practice.

“Bond, Schoeneck & King has a long tradition of providing excellent service and quality legal work to our clients and I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue that tradition,” stated Kevin Bernstein. He went on to add, “I also want to continue the leadership our firm has shown in the communities which we serve.  I believe it is our responsibility and obligation to give back to the community and we have shown how rewarding it is to collaborate with community organizations,” stated Kevin.

Kevin succeeds Richard D. Hole, who served two four-year terms as Bond's management committee chair and continues his practice counseling clients in matters concerning business and corporate law, employee benefits and health law.

Richard Hole commented on his sucessor saying, “The members have chosen well in tapping Kevin Bernstein to succeed me as chair of the firm.  With a deep knowledge of Bond and a solid grasp of the changes affecting our profession, Kevin will provide outstanding leadership to guide our firm in the years ahead.”

Garden City co-managing member Craig Olivo commented on Kevin's leadership. “We are very excited that in Kevin, the members chose an individual of such demonstrated intellect, integrity and vision. We are confident that Kevin will more than capably provide the necessary leadership to position the Firm to accomplish our strategic goals of continuing to provide service of superior quality and value for our clients, while also pursuing new opportunities for measured growth in untapped markets.“

Kevin received a Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and graduated cum laude from the Vermont Law School. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Baldwinsville Community Scholarship Foundation and the Northwest YMCA. Kevin also served on the Baldwinsville Central School District Board of Education from 2000-2009. He is listed in Chambers USA 2015, Martindale-Hubbell®,The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 (Best Lawyers’ 2015 Syracuse Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year), and New York Super Lawyers 2015®.

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC is a law firm with 230 lawyers representing companies, public and private institutions and individuals in a broad range of practice areas. Bond has nine offices in New York State and offices in Naples, Florida and Overland Park, Kansas.