Sheldon Berns
About Sheldon Berns
Sheldon Berns is a lawyer based in Beachwood, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. Sheldon Berns is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Beachwood, Ohio
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Berns, Ockner & Greenberger LLC
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1959
Location: Beachwood, OH
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