Hartley Bernstein LawAttorney

About Law AttorneyBernstein Cherney LLP

• As litigators, we represent clients before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitration/mediation forums.

• We are recognized as a leading advocate for victims of financial fraud and investment abuse.

• Over the years, we have represented customers, brokers and brokerage firms in hundreds of securities arbitration proceedings.

• We have extensive experience in the negotiation of construction documents as well as agreements with architects and engineers.

Law AttorneyHartley T. Bernstein

• Hartley T. Bernstein is a corporate and securities attorney and civil litigator with a specialty in business transactions and civil litigation.

• As corporate counsel, Mr. Bernstein has represented both private and public companies in connection with various corporate issues, including governance, mergers/acquisitions, employee compensation agreements and contractual matters.

• Mr. Bernstein received his undergraduate degree (BA) from Columbia University in 1973 and his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law in 1976.

Law AttorneyDebra Cherney

• Debra Cherney represents corporate clients and individuals in connection with all aspects of corporate, commercial and real estate transactions.

• While a significant portion of her practice has been devoted to representing companies in the financial services industry, including international and U.S.-based broker-dealer/investment banking organizations and an NYSE Group affiliate company.

• Ms. Cherney represents a diverse group of clients on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters.

Our Practice Areas Litigation

• Our attorneys have extensive experience and expertise representing clients before federal and state courts and administrative agencies. We also represent clients in arbitrations, in mediation, and in other alternative dispute resolution settings.

• Since 1980, Hartley Bernstein has earned a distinguished reputation as an advocate for individuals and companies in securities arbitrations before FINRA and the New York Stock Exchange. His expertise includes investor claims, employment disputes, and intra-industry matters.

• We represent our clients vigorously and diligently while remaining alert to our clients’ concerns. Where possible, we seek speedy disposition of matters, to best serve our clients’ interests in a thoughtful, cost-effective manner.

Our Practice Areas Corporate Law

• We represent individuals and businesses in connection with a wide range of issues, including strategic planning, formation, corporate governance and capital raising transactions.

• We advise domestic and international clients in connection with issues relating to business formation, acquisitions, and contractual matters, including, partnerships, joint ventures, licenses, executive compensation, employment and consulting agreements, as well as other routine business matters.

• Our attorneys have represented public and private companies in connection with financing and capital formation transactions.  They have acted as counsel to businesses, lenders, investors and underwriters in connection with private offerings of securities and registered public offerings of securities under the Securities Act of 1933.