Atty. Mark N. Berman
Mark N. Berman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, public finance and 10 other areas of law.
Bankruptcy Law & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 49+ Years Experience
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About Mark N. Berman at a Glance
Mark N. Berman is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2007). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1976) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark N. Berman
- Mark N. Berman is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law, public finance and 10 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Mark practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Mark N. Berman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark N. Berman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Contracts in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark N. Berman is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Boston
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Mark N. Berman is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Boston
Mark N. Berman is one of 5,795 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Massachusetts →
Government & Administrative Law in Boston
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark N. Berman is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-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 Boston Choose Mark N. Berman
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 Mark N. Berman's practice in the field of contracts, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark N. Berman brings 49+ 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 Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court, Mark N. Berman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and bankruptcy, Mark N. Berman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Mark N. Berman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark N. Berman Handles in Boston
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