Atty. Bernard Persky
Bernard Persky is a lawyer practicing antitrust, ethics / professional responsibility, class action. Bernard received a B.A. degree from City College of New York, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Antitrust & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 57+ Years Experience
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About Bernard Persky at a Glance
Bernard Persky is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Robins Kaplan LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on class action. Admitted to practice in New York (1969), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern, District of New York (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1968) and City College of New York B.A. honors City College of New York B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bernard Persky
- Bernard Persky is a lawyer practicing antitrust, ethics / professional responsibility, class action
- Bernard received a B.A. degree from City College of New York, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Bernard practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in New York, NY
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bernard Persky's practice in the field of class action.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bernard Persky brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern, District of New York, Bernard Persky can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Class Action Practice
Concentrating on class action means Bernard Persky's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bernard Persky attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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