Peter M. Bernhardt
About Peter M. Bernhardt
Peter M. Bernhardt is a lawyer based in West Palm Beach, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Peter M. Bernhardt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: McDonald Hopkins LLC
Education: Nova Southeastern University, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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