Atty. David M Bernard
David Bernard is a seasoned civil litigator focusing on personal injury, product liability, class action litigation, and appellate law. At Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder since 2010, David recently secured a $10 million verdict for a client who suffered a coma due to anesthesia malpractice.
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David M Bernard is a Managing Attorney based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, practicing at Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder PC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2005), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (2008), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Michigan (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Connecticut Bar Association American Bar Association Hartford County Bar Association New Haven Bar Association Greater Bridgeport Bar Association Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association New Haven Inns of Court American Association of Justice. Serands clients in Bridgeport, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Bernard is a seasoned civil litigator focusing on personal injury, product liability, class action litigation, and appellate law
- At Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder since 2010, David recently secured a $10 million verdict for a client who suffered a coma due to anesthesia malpractice
- Before joining the firm, he practiced at Day Pitney LLP, representing creditors in commercial litigations, including corporate bankruptcies and contract disputes
- He also has extensive experience in family and education law, handling divorces, custody disputes, and school disciplinary matters
- David actively contributes to his community, serving on the Woodbridge Board of Education and chairing its policy committee
- He also sits on the Board of Governors for ACES and is involved with the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, New Haven Bar Association, New Haven Inns of Court, and the American Association for Justice
- David earned his B.A. with distinction from the University of Michigan in 2001 and graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2004
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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 M Bernard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Connecticut →
David M Bernard is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Connecticut →
David M Bernard is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Connecticut →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
David M Bernard is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Connecticut →
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Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bridgeport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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