Bernardo guides clients through all stages of complex commercial litigation, proactive risk assessment on insurance coverage matters and cross-border disputes.
Insurance companies, manufacturers, financial institutions and investors are among the worldwide clients that rely on Bernardo’s counsel. He has handled a range of commercial matters in and out of the courtroom, including:
- Breach of contract actions
- Bad faith and fraud claims
- CERCLA cost recovery actions
- Declaratory judgment actions
- Patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation
- Product liability
Bernardo also has significant experience with international litigation and arbitration, and contributes to a variety of complex matters involving cross-border disputes. Having practiced in the United States and Brazil, clients appreciate Bernardo’s broad international perspective on litigation, arbitration and international trade issues. Bernardo leverages his cross-cultural background to assist clients in Section 337 cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission, and with trade-related regulatory issues such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection audits, penalties, redelivery notices and other agency enforcement activities.