Bruce J. Berman

Bruce J. Berman is an attorney whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, arbitration, appellate matters, and large-scale business disputes. He represents U.S. and international clients in cases involving mergers and acquisitions, securities, aviation, health law, intellectual property, and class actions. His work spans state and federal trial and appellate courts across the country, as well as domestic and international arbitration tribunals. Clients rely on his strategic judgment and deep litigation experience.

Bruce earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law. He also earned an MBA from Columbia University and a B.A. from Williams College. His education provides a strong foundation in legal analysis, business strategy, and complex problem-solving. That background supports his ability to handle sophisticated disputes involving corporate transactions, financial issues, and high-stakes litigation.

Bruce’s experience includes representing clients in post-acquisition disputes, securities class actions, international arbitration, aviation litigation, health care litigation, bankruptcy matters, and product liability cases. He has also served as an arbitrator in representation and warranty insurance disputes. In addition to his active practice, he is the original author of a leading Florida civil procedure treatise that has been published annually for decades, reflecting his long-standing influence in the legal field.

Bruce J. Berman has earned broad recognition for his work in commercial litigation, aviation, and complex disputes, and has served in significant leadership roles with the Florida Bar and the Florida Supreme Court. He is admitted in Florida and before multiple federal courts. Through careful advocacy, strong procedural knowledge, and extensive experience in courts and arbitration forums, he helps clients address difficult disputes, protect their interests, and pursue effective outcomes with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Carlton Fields, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Columbia University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Williams College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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