David A. Bernstein is an attorney in the Firm's Portland office and a member of the Litigation practice group. He represents companies, professionals, and institutional lenders in commercial, professional responsibility and liability, intellectual property, and other civil disputes.

Mr. Bernstein has deep experience advising financial institutions on complex commercial matters, including loan enforcement and receivership litigation. He also defends attorneys, fiduciaries, and other professionals in malpractice claims, fee disputes, and disciplinary proceedings, and regularly counsels on legal ethics and risk management.

He has worked extensively with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, hospitals, medical professionals, and insurers to resolve high-stakes litigation. His regulatory practice includes licensure litigation and compliance counseling, with experience in the medical marijuana and hemp sectors.

Mr. Bernstein previously clerked for the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Before joining Buchalter, he practiced for seven years at a national law firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bar Admissions
Oregon

Washington

Ohio

United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit

United States Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Education
Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., cum laude - Staff Editor for the Global Studies Law Review

Ohio State University, B.A., Political Science, with honors, magna cum laude

Professional Activities and Experience

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2022-2024)
• Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2022-2024)
• Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2024)
• CALI Awards for the highest grades in courses such as Evidence, Securities Litigation & Arbitration
• Honors Scholar Award
• William Jennings Bryan Prize for best undergraduate paper in Political Theory in 2012