Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. - Cleveland, OH
A Business Approach to Legal Service
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with a powerhouse office in downtown Cleveland. While the firm has roots in Pittsburgh, its expansion into Ohio has been marked by the addition of top-tier local talent, making it a go-to destination for businesses facing financial challenges. Located in the Fifth Third Center, Bernstein-Burkley is widely regarded as one of the region's premier firms for Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors' Rights. Their philosophy is simple yet effective: they take a "business approach" to the law, ensuring that every legal strategy is aligned with the client's bottom line. 📉
The Cleveland team is led by highly experienced partners like Harry W. Greenfield, a veteran of the local legal community with over 50 years of experience. The firm is unique in its depth of specialization; they have more board-certified creditors' rights and business bankruptcy specialists than almost any other firm in their footprint. This means that when you hire Bernstein-Burkley, you are getting attorneys who have mastered the nuances of insolvency law. They represent secured and unsecured creditors, bankruptcy trustees, commercial landlords, and businesses in distress, offering creative solutions to complex financial puzzles.
Core Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring: Representing debtors, creditors' committees, and trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings. They are experts in corporate reorganization and receiverships.
- Creditors' Rights: A dominant practice area involving the recovery of assets, commercial collections, and the enforcement of judgments for financial institutions and businesses.
- Business Litigation: Handling commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, and shareholder litigation in state and federal courts.
- Real Estate: Assisting developers, lenders, and owners with commercial real estate transactions, leasing, and zoning matters.
- Oil & Gas: Advising clients in the energy sector on lease negotiations and regulatory compliance.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Bernstein-Burkley's commitment to excellence has earned them accolades from Best Law Firms and Chambers USA. Their attorneys are frequently invited to speak on bankruptcy and commercial law topics across the country. But beyond the awards, it is their results that speak loudest. They have recovered millions of dollars for creditors and successfully guided numerous companies through the restructuring process. 🏗️
With a strategic location on Superior Avenue, the firm is perfectly positioned to serve clients throughout Northern Ohio. Whether you are a bank needing to recover a loan or a manufacturing company looking to reorganize, Bernstein-Burkley provides the strength and expertise to protect your interests.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the central Civic Center District in the heart of downtown Cleveland's business center.
Building Location
This is a prominent 27-story Class A office high-rise known as the Fifth Third Center, situated right next to Public Square and close to landmarks like the Global Center for Health & Innovation.
Parking Details
Tenants and clients enjoy the benefit of a professionally managed, attached 428-space parking garage accessed directly through the building's lobby.
Public Transit
Served by Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Route 3 (Superior); nearest stop is at East 6th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the grand two-story granite lobby of the Fifth Third Center. Take the high-speed passenger elevators up to the 13th Floor, and enter Suite 1300.