Atty. Daniel Bernardone
Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation. Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Scottsdale, AZ
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About Daniel Bernardone at a Glance
Daniel Bernardone is a business and litigation attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer PLLC. Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law (2026). Serves clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Bernardone
- Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation
- Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S
- District Court, District of Arizona) and was inducted into the Order of Barristers
- Dan’s practice includes experience dealing with insurance carriers and insurance coverage issues
- At his previous firm, he represented insurance companies in several capacities, usually by advising them on insurance coverage matters or defending them in bad-faith lawsuits
- Through that experience, he has gained an intimate knowledge of how insurance policies work and what a carrier’s duties to its policyholder are
- As a result, clients often seek him out when dealing with insurance coverage and recovery issues or where there is a bad-faith claim
- He has experience with both personal lines and commercial lines, including the following coverages: commercial general liability (CGL) and businessowners, commercial automobile liability, cyber liability, pollution, errors, and omission (malpractice), directors and officers, homeowners, dwelling, etc
- He has also dealt with Damron/Morris-type agreements, a unique arrangement under Arizona law where, in certain circumstances, policyholders may avoid personal liability by assigning their rights to a claimant
- With respect to his commercial litigation practice, Dan has represented creditors and debtors in loan repayment disputes, partners in complex business divorces, creditor trusts in Chapter 11 bankruptcies, companies in sale disputes, landlords and tenants in commercial real estate disputes, group homes, financial services companies, and more
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Daniel Bernardone's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Bernardone handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Scottsdale.
Business & Corporate Law in Scottsdale
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Scottsdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Scottsdale
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Scottsdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Scottsdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Scottsdale Choose Daniel Bernardone
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 Daniel Bernardone's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Daniel Bernardone can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Scottsdale
A Scottsdale-based practice means Daniel Bernardone 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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Common Legal Issues Daniel Bernardone Handles in Scottsdale
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