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Atty. David W. Bernstein

Atty. David W. Bernstein

David W. Bernstein is counsel in the firm's New York office.

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David W. Bernstein is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Goodwin. Admitted to practice in New York, Second Circuit; U.S. Tax Court. Educated at Harvard University (LLB magna cum laude, 1962) and Harvard University (—, 1959). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profwith · Updated June 2026

About

  • David W. Bernstein is counsel in the firm's New York office
  • As a Mergers and Acquisitions transactional and securities lawyer, Mr. Bernstein has advised publicly held and privately owned U.S. and foreign clients in a variety of industries, including homebuilding, real estate finance, automotive, financial institutions, private equity, transportation, hotels, and gaming, with regard to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities transactions, corporate governance, and general day to day corporate affairs
  • Mr. Bernstein previously formed the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, and then chaired the Corporate Department, for an international Wall Street law firm

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is David W. Bernstein's law office located?
David W. Bernstein's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Goodwin. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did David W. Bernstein go to law school?
David W. Bernstein earned their education at (LLB magna cum laude, 1962); (—, 1959); (—, 1959).
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What awards or recognition has David W. Bernstein receiandd?
David W. Bernstein's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Practice Areas

Education

LLB magna cum laude
Harvard University
- 1962
Harvard University
- 1959
Harvard University
- 1959

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, Second Circuit; U.S. Tax Court

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