About Bergstein

Elite litigation counsel without legacy firm constraints

Bergstein Intellectual Securities & Law Firm LPP is an innovative legal practice that brings Fortune-grade advocacy to clients through a unique freelance model. We are a collective of partner-level trial lawyers and subject-matter experts headquartered in New York City with a Toronto chambers.

Our distinctive approach eliminates traditional law firm overhead while delivering exceptional legal talent precisely where and when clients need it across North America. We serve clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups in high-stakes litigation matters.

Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal expertise for complex commercial challenges

• Complex Commercial Litigation — High-stakes business disputes, contract enforcement, and business torts
• Intellectual Property Law — Patent litigation, trademark disputes, trade secret protection, and copyright matters
• Securities & FINRA Defense — Representation in regulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and arbitration
• Media & Entertainment Law — First Amendment issues, defamation defense, content licensing disputes
• Corporate Governance & M&A Litigation — Shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty claims, merger objections
• Employment & Whistleblower Matters — Executive disputes, discrimination claims, whistleblower protection
• International Trade & Sanctions — Cross-border disputes, OFAC compliance, export control matters
• Environmental Compliance Litigation — Regulatory enforcement defense, permitting challenges, sustainability issues

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Our Distinctive Approach

Why leading companies choose our innovative legal model

Our Legal Team

Partner-level expertise across practice areas

Robert Bergstein

Founding Partner

25+ years experience in complex commercial litigation with verdicts and settlements exceeding $1.4 billion. Former federal prosecutor with deep expertise in securities enforcement and white-collar defense. Graduate of Yale Law School, recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation and Securities Regulation.

Commercial Litigation Securities IP Law Appellate Practice

Sarah Chen

Intellectual Property Partner

Former federal clerk with expertise in patent litigation and technology disputes across multiple industries. CS degree from Stanford and JD from Harvard Law. Recognized as a "Rising Star" in IP litigation.

Patent Law Technology Trade Secrets Copyright

Michael Donovan

Securities & Compliance Partner

Former regulatory counsel with deep expertise in FINRA proceedings and securities enforcement defense. Served as Assistant Director at the SEC. Graduate of University of Chicago Law School.

SEC Defense FINRA Compliance Financial Regulation

Elena Rodriguez

Entertainment & Media Partner

Specializes in First Amendment law, defamation defense, and content licensing disputes. Represents major studios, production companies, and digital media platforms.

First Amendment Defamation Content Licensing Digital Media

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Representative Victories

Landmark cases demonstrating our litigation capabilities

Proven Results

Quantifiable success across our practice areas

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