About
Lori M. Bernstein has practiced in the areas of wills, trusts, and estates in Durham, North Carolina since 2000. Prior to opening her own law practice in 2005, she was an associate attorney at a small law firm, taught Legal Writing and Research as an Adjunct Instructor at UNC School of Law, and clerked for Judge (later Chief Judge) Gerald Arnold at the North Carolina Court of Appeals.
Lori graduated from Duke University magna cum laude in 1983 with a B.A. in History. She received her law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 1989. As a graduating law student, she was inducted into the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society, which recognizes law students possessing the qualities of leadership ability, integrity, dedication, and character as exemplified by extracurricular activities and academic achievement.
Lori was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1989 and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and its Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section.
In the Words of Lori's Clients
“Thank you for doing such a good job for us on this. My dad was very anxious about this process and you were very helpful in making him comfortable with these discussions.”
"Lori Bernstein is calm, competent, detail-oriented, well-organized, and humane. She stays the course and provides expert counsel through an emotionally-charged experience. I could not have served as the executor of my father's estate without her wisdom, guidance and kindness. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
“I appreciate your taking the time to answer questions and explain everything in a clear and understandable manner. We have decided to take your recommendation.”
“Lori made the writing of my will and getting my estate in order a pleasant process. She was very personable and listened with great compassion to my family issues. Some things are hard to share but are necessary in order to make the right decisions.... I felt extremely comfortable with her, and I know she helped me with issues I could not have handled alone.”
“My husband and I are so impressed with the kind and conscientious way you helped us to think about our wills and such important life decisions.”
“I feel relieved that I got this big and important piece of business taken care of. I appreciate your help, expertise, and advice through the process.”
"Lori really helped me think through the process of writing my will and powers of attorney. I needed help sorting through family dynamics. She was able to provide me with several articles and websites to review and she asked questions that helped me sort through my feelings and concerns. I am very pleased with the outcome."
“Thank you for helping us arrange our affairs. We felt so well-taken-care-of and relieved. You have made us feel that our house is in order.”