Atty. Yuri B. Berndt

Atty. Yuri B. Berndt

Yuri B. Berndt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates.

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Profile Summary

About Yuri B. Berndt at a glance

Yuri B. Berndt is a trusts, business, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Minneapolis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Yuri B. Berndt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
  • Yuri B., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2013
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yuri B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Yuri B. Berndt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Yuri B. Berndt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Yuri B. Berndt is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Yuri B. Berndt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Yuri B. Berndt is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Minnesota →

Tax Litigation

Yuri B. Berndt is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Yuri B. Berndt

Where is Yuri B. Berndt's law office located?
Yuri B. Berndt's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Yuri B. Berndt handle?
Yuri B. Berndt focuses on trusts, business, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
Where did Yuri B. Berndt go to law school?
Yuri B. Berndt earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact Yuri B. Berndt for a consultation?
You can contact Yuri B. Berndt 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 Yuri B. Berndt received?
Yuri B. Berndt's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Minneapolis); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1998

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Minneapolis)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026

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