Robert S. "Bob" Bernstein 15YEARSAWARDED

Robert S. "Bob" Bernstein

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Works at
WH Burkley, LLP

26 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Robert S. Bernstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert S. practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Bernstein since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert S. Bernstein is held by other lawyers.

Works at
WH Burkley, LLP

26 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • Duquesne University, J.D., graduated 1981

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Pittsburgh (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mediation
Special Focus:
  • Chapter 12
  • Collections
  • Commercial
  • Committee Representation
  • Creditor Committees
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Trustee Representation
  • Workouts and Restructurings

Case History

Cases
  • Arter & Hadden LLP
Special counsel to bankruptcy trustee of failed law firm. Sued 200 former partners to recover approximately $60 million based on various theories. Ultimately recovered $12 million from the partners and their insurers, for distribution to creditors.
  • Covenant at South Hills
Representing lender to a continuous care residential community. Novel intercreditor issues, as well as issue related to protecting the lives of the 100+ residents while trying to get the highest return for my client. Highly complex case required many different skills for resolution.

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