Mark J. Bernet

Mark J. Bernet


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2019

Tampa, Florida

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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Mark Bernet litigates complex commercial and business disputes, class action defense, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights/foreclosures, and appellate matters in state and federal court. Experienced across a range of sectors, including finance, banking, real estate, aviation finance, and hospitality, his clients include local, regional, and national banks and financial institutions, manufacturers, and venture capitalists.

Frequently recommended by the federal agencies and Attorneys General from Florida and other states, he has been appointed as a federal equity receiver by district courts in multiple states for numerous high-profile businesses, in cases brought by agencies charging companies and principals with engaging in fraudulent conduct. He is experienced in conducting fraud investigations and recoveries, including tracing and recovering transfers of funds and property.

In his transactional practice, Mark helps navigate the purchase and sale of loans and loan portfolios, routinely documents commercial and real estate workouts, and has a significant focus on aircraft finance.

Location
  • 401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700
    Tampa, FL 33602

Akerman LLP
Tampa, Florida

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

106 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tampa (2024)
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Tampa (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Aviation Law

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