Bernard T. King, Employment Attorney in Syracuse, New York
Over 67 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatBlitman & King LLP
Syracuse, NY
Practicing employment in Syracuse since 1959.
- 67+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Bernard T. King is an of counsel based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Bernard has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Syracuse, NY
- Experience
- over 67 years
- Known for
- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Syracuse, NY.
- Over 67 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Bernard T. King: Bernard T. King is an of counsel based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Bernard has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Bernard's practice areas in Syracuse
Bernard concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bernard handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Syracuse, New York
Bernard takes employment matters in Syracuse, New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bernard agrees to represent you.
Biography
Bernard T. King, employment attorney serving Syracuse
Bernard T. King is an of counsel based in Syracuse, NY. The practice focuses on Employment. Bernard has over 67 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blitman & King LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Bernard works from Syracuse, New York and takes on employment matters across the region.
Order of the Coif. Member, Justinian Honorary Society. Associate Editor, Syracuse Law Review, 1958-1959. Recipient: Distinguished Alumni Award, LeMoyne College, 1979; American Arbitration Association Whitney M. Seymour Award, 1986; Distinguished Industrial Relations Alumni, LeMoyne College, 1994; Hiawatha Council Boy Scouts - Silver Beaver Award, 1987. Lecturer: Labor Studies Program, New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University, 1974-1985. Member: Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution; Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association. Author: "Recognitional & Organizational Picketing," Syracuse Law Review, 1957; "Union Democracy A Case Study," Syracuse Law Review, 1958; "The Taylor Act, Experiment in Public Employer-Employee Relations," Industrial Relations Review, 1968 and Syracuse Law Review, 1969; "Pre-Election Conduct - Expanding Employer Rights and Some New and Renewed Perspectives," Industrial Relations Law Journal, School of Law, University of California-Berkeley, 1978. Co-Author: "Current Trends in Construction Industry Labor Relations - The Double-Breasted Contractor and the Pre-hire Contract," Syracuse Law Review, 1979; "Labor Relations and Antitrust: Developments After CONNELL," 3 Industrial Labor Relations Law Journal, 1979; "The Rising Costs of Labor Arbitration: A Symposium," Labor Law Section Newsletter, New York State Bar Association, Vol. 4, No. 1, March, 1980; "Procedural Problems in Arbitration and Some Proposed Remedies," 1980 Annual Meeting of Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution; "Structuring Employee Benefit Plans Under the ADEA," Age Discrimination In Employment Act, A Compliance & Litigation Manual, 1982; "New Antitrust Developments Affecting Labor Law," Syracuse Law Review, Vol. 33, No. 4, Fall, 1982; "The Aging Workforce And Health Care Cost Containment," The 1988 Commerce Clearing House Labor and Employment In Symposium, November 17, 1988; "Current Issues In Collective Bargaining," Labor Law Developments 1988, 34th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1988; "Recent Developments Under ERISA," Labor Law Developments 1990, 36th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1988; "Recent Developments Under ERISA," Labor Law Developments 1990, 36th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1990; "The Continuing Explosion of ERISA Litigation," Labor Law Developments 1991, 37th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1991; "ERISA - Recent Litigation and Other Significant Developments," Labor Law Developments 1992, 38th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1992; "Current legal Developments Under ERISA," Labor Law Developments, 1993, 39th Annual Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1993-2003. National CLE Conference, Colorado Bar Association "Employee Benefits and ERISA Judiciary Update" Annually, 2000-2015; Co-Editor: "The Developing Labor Law, Cumulative Supplement, 1971-1975," and Editor-In-Chief of 1976, 1977 and 1978 Annual Supplement, Section of Labor Relations Law, American Bar Association; "New Antitrust Developments Affecting Labor Law," Legal Notes & Viewpoints, Vol. 3, No. 4, August, 1983. Editor: "The Developing Labor Law, Second Edition," BNA-ABA, 1983. Member, Editorial Board of "The Labor Lawyer," Journal of the American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law, 1983-1990. Co-author: "Considerations for Fiduciaries Choosing Target Date Funds as Qualified Default Investment Alternatives in 401(k) Plans", Pension & Benefits Daily, 85 PBD, 05/02/2013. Secretary, Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency, 1978-1981. Member, Board of Directors, Syracuse Model Neighborhood Corporation, 1972-1975. Member, LeMoyne College, Board of Regents, 1973-, Secretary, 1983-1989 and Member, Board of Trustees, 1984-1990, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1988. Member, 1974-1980, Vice President, 1977-1979, President, 1979-1980, Board of Trustees, Manlius Pebble Hill School. Corporate Member, United Way of Central New York, 1971-1975. Member, Board of Directors, 1981-1987. President, Alumni Association, LeMoyne College, 1974-1977. Committee Member, 33rd Congressional District, Naval Academies Selection Board, 1980-1983. Committee Member, American Arbitration Association Regional Advisory Council, 1982–2000. Member, Board of Directors, American Arbitration Association, 1988-2001. Member, Syracuse University Law School Board of Visitors, 1985-2004. Founding Co-Chairman, Central N.Y. Chapter, Labor and Employment Research Association, 1985-. Member, Salvation Army, Syracuse Advisory Board, 1995-. Recipient: Onondaga County Bar Association Distinguished Lawyers Award, October 27, 2005. Listed, New York Magazine, Summer Issue 2006, the New York Area's Best Lawyers. Listed, Who's Who in the East 2007, 34th Edition. Listed, New York Super Lawyers, Upstate Edition, 2008; Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2013, 2014. Listed, Who's Who in American Law 2014-2015, 18th Edition.
Bernard's approach to employment cases
Order of the Coif. Member, Justinian Honorary Society. Associate Editor, Syracuse Law Review, 1958-1959. Recipient: Distinguished Alumni Award, LeMoyne College, 1979; American Arbitration Association Whitney M. Seymour Award, 1986; Distinguished Industrial Relations Alumni, LeMoyne College, 1994; Hiawatha Council Boy Scouts - Silver Beaver Award, 1987. Lecturer: Labor Studies Program, New York…
Clients Bernard works with
Bernard reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Syracuse and the surrounding New York area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Bernard studied and practices
Syracuse University
J.D. · 1959
Le Moyne College
B.S. Industrial · 1956
Jurisdictions
Bernard's state bar admissions
New York U.S. Distri
1959 · ACTIVE
Bernard studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and B.S. Industrial in Le Moyne College.
Law school and academic background
Bernard completed J.D. in Syracuse University and B.S. Industrial in Le Moyne College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bernard runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Bernard's legal honors and published work
Bernard has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Bernard's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Foundation
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College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
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American College of Employee Benefits Counsel (1995—)
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Locations
Bernard T. King's office in Syracuse
Bernard's primary office is at Franklin Center, Suite 300, 443 North Franklin Street, Syracuse, NY, 13204-5412. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Blitman & King LLP
Franklin Center, Suite 300, 443 North Franklin Street
Syracuse, NY 13204-5412
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Client reviews of Bernard T. King — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Bernard T. King — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bernard usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Bernard charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernard's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bernard will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Syracuse, New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bernard
Bernard discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bernard confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Bernard's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Bernard T. King
How much does it cost to hire Bernard for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bernard walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bernard offer a free consultation?
Bernard charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernard's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Bernard's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in New York typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bernard gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bernard take my case if I'm outside Syracuse?
Bernard is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bernard will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Bernard?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bernard will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bernard accepting new employment clients right now?
Bernard's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Syracuse and Albany in New York
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