William C. Bernhardi

Meet Mr. Bernhardi

For over 30 years, William C. Bernhardi has built his reputation as one of the preeminent Social Security Disability (SSD) lawyers in Buffalo, NY. Notably, Mr. Bernhardi worked as a Social Security Claims Representative and a Social Security State Agency Disability Analyst before becoming an attorney, further enhancing his comprehensive knowledge of the Social Security Disability (SSD) processes.

Mr. Bernhardi is active in the legal community and previously served as chair of the Erie County Bar Association Committee for the Disabled, where he is still an active member.

He has also been a featured lecturer on a range of Social Security and legal topics and he has long served as a voice for disability advocacy groups. Attorneys routinely call him for advice regarding Social Security Disability Claims.

More About Mr. Bernhardi

Mr. Bernhardi has extensive experience in other disability claims, including but not limited to Railroad Retirement and New York State Employees Retirement. He also has significant trial experience in matrimonial and family law.

In addition, Mr. Bernhardi is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the U.S. District and the Western District of New York. The fact that Mr. Bernhardi rarely has to appear in federal court is indicative of his success in winning disability claims.