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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.
Specializing In
Creditors Rights, Corporate Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Receiverships
Address & Location
600 Superior Ave, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
Building Location
The firm is located in the Fifth Third Center, a prominent 27-story glass skyscraper at the intersection of Superior Avenue and East 6th Street. It is a key landmark in Cleveland’s financial district.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby from Superior Avenue. Proceed to the security desk for visitor registration. Take the elevator bank to the 13th floor, where the firm’s reception is located.
Parking Details
Parking is available in the attached Fifth Third Center Garage (entrance on Vincent Avenue). Additional parking can be found at the AECOM Garage across the street or nearby surface lots.
Public Transit
The office is highly accessible via public transit, with the Superior Ave & E 6th St bus stop directly outside. It is a short walk from the Public Square transit hub.
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