Atty. David Scott Bernstein

Atty. David Scott Bernstein

David Scott Bernstein is a lawyer practicing financial services, leisure, probate & trust and 14 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About David Scott Bernstein at a glance

David Scott Bernstein is a Partner; Transactions Practice Group Leader, Real Estate based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Adams and Reese LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1984) and University of Florida (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Memberships / Affiliations University of Florida, Booster Tampa Bay Bergstrom Council Pinellas Real Estate Law Council, Past President Tampa Real Estate Investment Council (REIC) American Bar Association St. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Scott Bernstein is a lawyer practicing financial services, leisure, probate & trust and 14 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • David practices at Adams and Reese LLP in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

David Scott Bernstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Scott Bernstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David Scott Bernstein is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

David Scott Bernstein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

David Scott Bernstein is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Scott Bernstein

Where is David Scott Bernstein's law office located?
David Scott Bernstein's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Adams and Reese LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Scott Bernstein handle?
David Scott Bernstein focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has David Scott Bernstein practiced law?
David Scott Bernstein has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David Scott Bernstein go to law school?
David Scott Bernstein earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact David Scott Bernstein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Scott Bernstein received?
David Scott Bernstein's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami
- 1984
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1984

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