Atty. Stephen W. Bernstein
Stephen W. Bernstein specializes in e-health, “big data,” deployment of electronic health record systems and health-related matters affected by the internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and joint ventures involving technology, hospitals and physicians.
Health Care Law Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Stephen W. Bernstein at a Glance
Stephen W. Bernstein is a health care attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Boston College Law School (—, 1988) and Boston College Law School (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Academic Medical Centers (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen W. Bernstein
- Stephen W. Bernstein specializes in e-health, “big data,” deployment of electronic health record systems and health-related matters affected by the internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and joint ventures involving technology, hospitals and physicians
- Stephen is the global head of McDermott's Health Practice
- Please visit our website for more on Stephen's biography: https://www.mwe.com/en/team/b/bernstein-stephen-w
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W. Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Health Care Law in Boston
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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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Why Clients in Boston Choose Stephen W. Bernstein
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 Stephen W. Bernstein's practice in the field of health care.
Focused Health Care Practice
Concentrating on health care means Stephen W. Bernstein's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Stephen W. Bernstein 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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