Atty. Susan Bernhardt

Atty. Susan Bernhardt

Susan Bernhardt is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, arbitration, mediation and 1 other area of law. Susan received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Denver Denver 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Bernhardt at a glance

Susan Bernhardt is a business, litigation, and adr attorney based in Denver, Colorado. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Colorado (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986), and Colorado (1991). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1986) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Susan Bernhardt is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, arbitration, mediation and 1 other area of law
  • Susan received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Susan practices in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Bernhardt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Bernhardt 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.

Susan Bernhardt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Colorado →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Susan Bernhardt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Colorado →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Susan Bernhardt is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Bernhardt

Where is Susan Bernhardt's law office located?
Susan Bernhardt's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Bernhardt handle?
Susan Bernhardt focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Susan Bernhardt practiced law?
Susan Bernhardt has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Susan Bernhardt go to law school?
Susan Bernhardt earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Susan Bernhardt for a consultation?
You can contact Susan Bernhardt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Susan Bernhardt received?
Susan Bernhardt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1986
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Colorado
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
Colorado
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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