Berliner Law Firm Information

The firm's focus is in business litigation and probate litigation, and related advice and counsel, in matters before the state and federal trial and appellate courts, and in arbitration. For Businesses: The firm's business litigation expertise covers a range of disputes arising in the ordinary and distressed operation of businesses, including insured and uninsured litigation between businesses and their competitors, co-venturers, creditors, debtors, customers, and vendors, including matters of contractual and extra-contractual obligation, trade secrets, insurance, real estate, restitution, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. For Individuals: The firm caters to the special needs of small business owners, particularly in circumstances where litigation poses a dire outcome if not resolved favorably, with expertise including matters of insurance coverage, director and officer liability, alter ego liability, fiduciary responsibility, and professional responsibility. For Charities: Charities rely on litigation counsel to provide vigorous, appropriate, and efficient representation, along with sound and responsive advice. The firm offers experienced representation in all aspects of probate litigation, with expertise including matters of donor intent and capacity, problems with administration of trusts and estates, and trust termination, as well as business litigation matters arising in a charity's operations.