Atty. David Hal Bernstein
David Hal Bernstein is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, intellectual property & media litigation and 4 other areas of law. David received a M.S. degree from London School of Economics and Political Science in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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David Hal Bernstein is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1989), New York (1990), and California (2021). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 1989) and London School of Economics and Political Science (M.S. Princeton, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Hal Bernstein is a lawyer practicing civil rights, litigation, intellectual property & media litigation and 4 other areas of law
- David received a M.S. degree from London School of Economics and Political Science in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- David practices at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in New York, NY
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David Hal Bernstein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Hal Bernstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Hal Bernstein is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
David Hal Bernstein is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Hal Bernstein is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
David Hal Bernstein is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in New York →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
David Hal Bernstein is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in New York →
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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