Michelle Bernstein focuses her practice on complex financial products litigation, contractual disputes, commercial real estate, joint venture, partnership disputes and similar business disputes. She has extensive experience in commercial litigation, spanning various areas within both federal and state courts as well as arbitration tribunals. Michelle guides clients through all aspects of litigation, from preliminary investigations through trial and post-trial strategies, enforcement and appeals.

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2010)
    • Urban Law Journal
  • New York University (B.A., cum laude, 2007)
    • Politics

Bar Admission

  • Florida
  • New York

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Professional Affiliations

  • Law360 Litigation Editorial Board, 2026
  • Miami Music Project, Inc., Board of Trustees Member, 2024-Present

Recognition

  • Named one of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025