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155 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Biography

David W. Bernstein is counsel in the firm's New York office. As a Mergers and Acquisitions transactional and securities lawyer, Mr. Bernstein has advised publicly held and privately owned U.S. and foreign clients in a variety of industries, including homebuilding, real estate finance, automotive, financial institutions, private equity, transportation, hotels, and gaming, with regard to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, securities transactions, corporate governance, and general day to day corporate affairs.

Mr. Bernstein previously formed the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group, and then chaired the Corporate Department, for an international Wall Street law firm.
Goodwin

155 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Harvard University, LLB magna cum laude, graduated 1962
  • Harvard University, AB magna cum laude, graduated 1959
  • Harvard University, graduated 1959

  • New York, Second Circuit; U.S. Tax Court
  • New York, Second Circuit; U.S. Tax Court
  • Harvard University, LLB magna cum laude, graduated 1962
  • Harvard University, AB magna cum laude, graduated 1959
  • Harvard University, graduated 1959

Client Testimonials

When I was General Counsel to LNR Property Corporation, I had the pleasure of working with David Bernstein on a regular basis. I have found David Bernstein's advice to be of the highest quality with outstanding value. As an expert in his field, his opinions are well-respected. His guidance is always practical and well-received by all, including the SEC, financial institutions, and underwriters counsel. Mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, both public and private, with and without equity links, and SEC compliance and filings are among his forte, and he works with the major Wall Street firms with ease. Without a doubt, David is the unflappable, consummate debt and equity markets deal maker, and I highly recommend him.

David Bernstein has a real wealth of knowledge with regard to general business and commercial matters. I often consult with him on corporate governance and M&A issues as well. I have found David to be one of the more practical attorneys in these regards. I highly recommend David for complex commercial transactions and corporate governance issues.

I have been working with David for many years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a practical approach to any matter. David finds the balance between advocating and advising and that, I believe, helps to conclude a better transaction.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
  • Corporate Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Securities

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

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