Edward M. Bernstein
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada
Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, Inc.
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in Nevada since: 1977
Education: Widener University – Delaware Law School
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702-240-0000
Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, Inc.
10801 W Charleston BlvdSuite 520
Las Vegas, NV 89135 Visit website
A pillar of leadership within his legal community, Edward M. Bernstein leverages his nearly 50 years of experience practicing law at his clients’ behest, providing them the top-quality legal representation they deserve in their contentious personal injury cases. From the law office of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, Inc., in Las Vegas, Nevada – managed by Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers – he serves residents throughout the surrounding region in matters pertaining to motor vehicle accidents, truck collisions, slip-and-falls and workers’ compensation, among many others.
Mr. Bernstein completed his undergraduate studies in 1971, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Long Island University. He went on to attend the Widener University School of Law, where he bolstered his shrewd legal acumen and talents with the foresight of helping clients in the future. He received his Juris Doctor in 1975, and two years later, he obtained his license to practice law in Nevada.
A stalwart champion for his clients’ futures, Mr. Bernstein leaves no holds barred in his approach, emphasizing personalized attention, meticulous attention to detail and a work ethic that is stoic and ever present in every case he takes on. For his many contributions, he has been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds an “Excellent” rating on Avvo, along with myriad positive client testimonials on the latter site. Additionally, he was awarded the Professionalism Award by the Clark County Bar Association, included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers list by the American Trial Lawyers Association and received Honorary Recognition by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Bernstein maintains close affiliations with prominent organizations such as the Nevada State Bar, the Nevada Justice Association, the Clark County Bar Association, the American Trial Lawyers Association and the National Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, the Nevada Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1977, Nevada
Professional Webpage: https://www.edbernstein.com/edward-m-bernstein/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Owner of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, 1997
- Nevada Supreme Court
- United States District Court – District of Nevada
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Judge Pro Tem-Municipal Court, City of North Las Vegas, 1986
- Judge Pro Tem-Municipal Court, City of Las Vegas, 1984
- Hearings Officer-State of Nevada Personnel Advisory Commission, 1982
- Hearings Officer-Stare of Nevada Department of Administration, 1985
- Member-Masters Marketing Group (MMG), 1987
- Director-Institute of Access to Legal Services (IALS), 1990
- Member-Clark County Bar Association Professionalism Committee, 1993
- Member-Nevada State Bar Judicial Fund-Raising Practices Study Committee, 1993
- Member-Nevada State Bar Fee Dispute Committee, 1994
- Member-Nevada State Bar Professionalism Committee, 1995
- Member-Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Group for the District of Nevada, 1995
- Member-Nevada Trial Lawyers Association Public Relations Committee, 1995
- Member-Supreme Court Community Relations Committee, 1997
- Speaker-Various Law Seminars and Marketing Seminars
- Board of Governors-National Trial Lawyers Association, 1998
- Nevada Supreme Court Lawyer Advertising Committee, 2006
- Nevada State Bar Disciplinary Panel, 2002
- Nevada Supreme Court Professionalism Committee, 2009
Pro bono / Community Service
- Owner and Host of The Ed Bernstein Show, a 30-minute talk show which airs on NBC affilliates in Nevada, 1989
- Host of 60 Seconds political commentary on radio with Hank Tester, 1992
- Clark County Regional Flood Control Citizens Advisory Committee, 1990
- City of Las Vegas Citizens Priority Advisory Committee, 1992
- Executive Committee Co-Chair, National Conference (formerly NCCJ), 1992
- Presiding Chair - National Conference (formerly NCCJ), 1996
- Nevada Psychology Board Member, 2006
- Board Member-National Conference (formerly NCCJ), 1992
- Board Member-Downtown Las Vegas Partnership, 1994
- Founding Member-Community Coalition, 1994
- Member-Committed 100 Men, 1994
- Host-Arthritis Foundation Telethon, 1993
- Judge-American Marketing Association's Excellence in Business Award, 1993
- Speaker-U.S. Small Business Association and Rotary Club, AARP
- Speaker-Various Public Schools
- Moderator-Educational Forums
- Speaker-UNLV
Educational Background
- Long Island University, B.A., 1971
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Contributing Writer, Imagenes Magazine, 1992
- Contributing Writer, Sentinel Voice, 1992
- Contibuting Writer, El Mundo, 1992
- Author, A Lawyers's Right to Advertise, Inter Alia, 1992
- Author, "Improving our Image Through Lawyer Advertising, The Communiquè Journal of Psychology, 1995
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Democratic Candidate for the United States Senate, 2000
Honors
- Outstanding Young Men of America, 1977
- Honorary Recognition by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD), 1986
- Recipient - Executive of the Year Award presented by PSI, 1992
- Recipient-Women's American ORT Community Achievement Award, 1992
- Recipient-Citizens Committee on Victims' Right Award, 1994
- Recipient-American Muslim Women of Nevada Community Service Award, 1994
- Distinguished Men in Southern Nevada, 1994
- Recipient-Clark County Bar Association Professionalism Award, 1997
- American Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2008
Office location for Edward M. Bernstein
10801 W Charleston Blvd
Suite 520
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702-240-0000
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2013 - 2014