100 EAST PRATT STREET
SUITE 2440
BALTIMORE,
MD
21202-1031
410.547.8705
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Because of his extensive trial experience in both federal and state court, a wide range of professionals turn to Gregg Bernstein when they are faced with criminal or civil matters. With a practice focusing on white collar criminal defense, public corruption, environmental crime, and commercial litigation, Mr. Bernstein’s clients have included a former state senator who was acquitted of bribery and extortion charges, and the head of a state agency whose indictment charged him with misappropriating federal grant money was ultimately dismissed, among other high-profile matters.
Mr. Bernstein counsels large corporations as well: he represented one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers in multi-district litigation arising from dozens of federal civil RICO actions. Other clients include several national insurance companies regarding coverage litigation and stock brokerage companies in matters involving enforcement of employment agreements.
As an assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland from 1987 to 1991, Mr. Bernstein prosecuted a wide variety of federal criminal matters, including investigating and obtaining convictions of a number of defendants for the illegal export to Iran and Iraq of a chemical precursor used in the manufacturing of mustard gas, an accountant who contracted the murder-for-hire of an Internal Revenue Services agent, and the operator of a freight train who caused a deadly collision with an Amtrak passenger train. He then joined the Baltimore firm of Miles & Stockbridge, leaving in 1993 to form Martin, Junghans, Snyder & Bernstein, where he practiced in the areas of white collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, and complex civil litigation in both federal and state courts.
After graduating from law school, Mr. Bernstein served as a law clerk for the Honorable Elsbeth L. Bothe of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. He is a former adjunct professor at the Catholic University School of Law and the current president of the Maryland Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Experience
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Represents the board of directors of a publicly held company under investigation for possible violations of antitrust laws.
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Represented the owners of a national demolition business who were acquitted of violations of federal campaign contribution laws.
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Represented a minority stakeholder that received a $15 million judgment after being squeezed out of a family business.
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Represented a multinational wireless phone manufacturer that obtained the dismissal of a class action concerning the health effects of wireless phones.
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Represented the president of an international manufacturing company who was acquitted of perjury in a matter arising from an antitrust investigation.
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Represents an international underwriter in major insurance coverage cases related to asbestos claims, exposure to lead-based paint, and the use of products containing Teflon.
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Negotiated a number of settlements on behalf of individuals charged by the SEC with operating their investment businesses in violation of securities regulations.
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Represents a national law firm in a fee dispute with an attorney arising from the defense of a client in a high-profile criminal fraud trial.
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Served as co-counsel for an international automobile manufacturer in its defense of multiple claims of racketeering and fraud brought by disgruntled dealers.
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Currently represents a former executive who is charged by the Department of Justice with attempting to manipulate and corner the propane market.
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Represented an international brokerage firm in various commercial matters.
EDUCATION
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University of Maryland Law School,
J.D.,
1981, Editor, Maryland Law Review
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University of Maryland,
B.A.,
1977
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- Maryland Court of Appeals
BAR ADMISSIONS
MEMBERSHIPS
- Board of Governors, Federal Bar Association, Maryland Chapter (President, 2008-2009)
- Co-Chair, White Collar Crime Committee, ABA Criminal Law Section, Mid-Atlantic Region
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association
- Former Adjunct Professor, Catholic University School of Law
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