Atty. Steven Vincent Bernard

Atty. Steven Vincent Bernard

Steven Vincent Bernard is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, international law, corporate and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Steven Vincent Bernard at a glance

Steven Vincent Bernard is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, and international. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1991), New York (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1992). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Virginia (B.A. Foreign, 1988). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Steven Vincent Bernard is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, international law, corporate and 5 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Steven practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Vincent Bernard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Vincent Bernard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palo Alto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Vincent Bernard

Where is Steven Vincent Bernard's law office located?
Steven Vincent Bernard's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Vincent Bernard handle?
Steven Vincent Bernard focuses on business, m&a, securities, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Steven Vincent Bernard practiced law?
Steven Vincent Bernard has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Steven Vincent Bernard go to law school?
Steven Vincent Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Foreign, 1988).
How can I contact Steven Vincent Bernard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1991
B.A. Foreign
University of Virginia
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1992
California
Admitted: 1995

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