Class Action & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About Marc J. Bern at a Glance
Marc J. Bern is a Senior Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o (1975) and New York U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. District Court, Southern, Western and Eastern (1983). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors) Wisconsin Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Charter. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc J. Bern
- Atty. Marc J. Bern is a lawyer practicing class action, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
- Marc received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Marc practices at Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, LLP in New York, NY
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Marc J. Bern's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc J. Bern handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Medical Malpractice in New York
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in New York
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.
Marc J. Bern is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New York →
Class Action in New York
Marc J. Bern is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New York →
Product Liability in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Marc J. Bern
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marc J. Bern's practice in the field of medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marc J. Bern brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. District Court, Western District o and New York U.S. District Court, District of Arizona U.S. District Court, Southern, Western and Eastern, Marc J. Bern can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, personal injury, and class action, Marc J. Bern can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Marc J. Bern attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Marc J. Bern Handles in New York
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