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Bernstein Shur

Litigation: General Commercial

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Bernstein Shur

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Bernstein Shur’s experienced and sophisticated litigators provide results-oriented representation in a broad array of matters, including commercial litigation and business disputes, construction, data security, products liability, real estate, toxic tort and environmental litigation, auto and equipment dealers litigation, and municipal litigation. The firm works closely with lawyers in the firm’s other practice groups to meet the needs of clients across a wide range of industries. The firm’s services include trials, arbitrations, mediations and negotiations, as well as counsel on litigation avoidance and risk management.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Maine

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bernstein Shur has an experienced group that provides counsel on a wide array of complex commercial and corporate litigation matters. The firm specializes in contractual disputes, securities litigation and business torts, and is also routinely sought after for its strength in product liability, IP and insurance coverage cases. It offers notable experience in the construction sector, where it is adept at handling arbitration proceedings and litigation.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bernstein Shur represented Versant Power in their challenge of a State of Maine ballot question, which has enacted a law that bans certain foreign interference in State of Maine political campaigns and elections.

Strengths

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  • Bernstein Shur team demonstrates a strong service mindset, with reliable, thoughtful legal advice and proactive communication.

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  • Bernstein has an ability to handle complex matters in an effective and efficient way and take complex legal issues and present them to the company in a way that can be understood.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul McDonald
    Paul McDonald

    Paul McDonald

    Paul McDonald is the co-chair of Bernstein Shur's Litigation Practise Group. He offers robust skills in civil litigation matters, acting for an array of clients facing securities, intellectual property, bankruptcy and wider commercial disputes.

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  • Daniel Murphy
    Daniel Murphy

    Daniel Murphy

    Daniel Murphy is a recognized litigator handling disputes involving franchisors, vendors and safety violations, among a variety of other cases.

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