Atty. Mark J. Bernet
Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his clients include local, regional, and national banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, and venture capitalists.
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About Mark J. Bernet at a glance
Mark J. Bernet is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court
- Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his clients include local, regional, and national banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, and venture capitalists
- Frequently recommended by the federal agencies and Attorneys General from Florida and other states, he has been appointed as a federal equity receiver by district courts in multiple states for numerous high-profile businesses, in cases brought by agencies charging companies and principals with engaging in fraudulent conduct
- He is experienced in conducting fraud investigations and recoveries, including tracing and recovering transfers of funds and property
- In his transactional practice, Mark helps navigate the purchase and sale of loans and loan portfolios, routinely documents commercial and real estate workouts, and has a significant focus on aircraft finance
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 Tampa 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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