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Berger & Kindberg Law, PA

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(24) 77 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningEstate Planning Attorney
Berger & Kindberg Law, PA
Services
Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
24

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report a personal touch and sharp legal work. Hal Berger and his team handle wills, trusts, estate disputes, and real estate closings with speed and attention to detail. Clients praise quick turnarounds, clear explanations, and follow-up even years after deals close.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • caring and flexible
  • quick turnaround
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • responsive communication
  • goes above and beyond
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Best for: Families needing estate plans or real estate closings with personal attention.

Strengths

  • Personal, hands-on service
  • Fast turnaround on documents and closings
  • Experienced team (50+ years combined)
  • Proactive follow-up

Worth knowing

  • Hal Berger named as primary attorney
  • Kelly mentioned as skilled paralegal and coordinator
  • Medical power of attorney completed within a week
  • Real estate closing handled in record time
  • Detected fraudulent property listing and coordinated with County Register of Deeds
  • Long-term client relationships (one 20-year engagement)

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.64 average across the 122 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 80
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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1
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Common questions

How long does it take to get a power of attorney completed?
One client reported completion within a week before scheduled surgery.
Can Berger & Kindberg help with inherited property disputes?
Yes. Reviewers report the firm resolved family disputes over inherited property and estate matters.
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Last updated 2026-08-02