Atty. Justin Bernstein
Justin Bernstein is an appellate attorney whose appeals have helped change the law and bring clarity to how businesses operate in Texas. Justin’s experience clerking for Chief Justice Hecht provides him with insight into the procedures and concerns of courts of appeal.
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Justin Bernstein is a Shareholder based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and energy. Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D. Associate, 2012) and Duke University B.A. History Harvard University (M.A. Asian, 2006). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Justin Bernstein is an appellate attorney whose appeals have helped change the law and bring clarity to how businesses operate in Texas
- Justin’s experience clerking for Chief Justice Hecht provides him with insight into the procedures and concerns of courts of appeal
- His work extends beyond crafting briefs to every strategy important to a successful appeal, including advising trial counsel on creating the optimal record, coordinating amicus curiae from affected industries, and identifying the best time and method for requesting appellate review
- Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- Chief Justice Nathan Hecht, Supreme Court of Texas, 2012-2013 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Appellate Practice, 2026 •'Ones to Watch,' Commercial Litigation, 2022-2025 •'Ones to Watch,' Appellate Practice, 2023-2025 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Supreme Courts (States and Federal), 2022-2024 •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Courts of Appeal, 2022-2023 •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Courts of Appeal, 2021 •Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Supreme Courts (States and Federal), 2021 •Listed, Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2023
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Justin Bernstein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin Bernstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Justin Bernstein is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Justin Bernstein is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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