Mark D. Bernstein

Mark D. Bernstein is a distinguished attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a robust legal career spanning over four decades. He is widely respected for his commercial/business law expertise, personal injury and torts, insurance disputes, intellectual property, and real property. His diverse caseload has included both plaintiffs and defendants, from private individuals and corporations to international government clients.

Bernstein earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1973. He subsequently received his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. He later trained at Pepperdine University’s esteemed Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, focusing on mediating litigated cases. This foundation supports his strong reputation for resolving disputes both judiciously and efficiently.

Since opening his Honolulu law firm in 1979, Bernstein has led a wide range of complex litigation, including serving as counsel to the Republic of the Philippines in a landmark case against Ferdinand Marcos. He has defended clients in many of Hawaii’s most high-profile toxic tort cases, such as Heptachlor and asbestos litigation. In the field of intellectual property, particularly licensing, his work has earned repeated recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.

Bernstein emphasizes pragmatic dispute resolution strategies, advocating for solutions that preserve client resources and achieve timely results. He has acted as an arbitrator for the Hawaii Circuit Court and served in many privately appointed arbitration roles. His mediation approach is client-focused, driven by the principle that the true value lies in favorable and lasting outcomes.

Mark D. Bernstein, Esq., continues serving clients across Hawaii and beyond, offering litigation and alternative dispute resolution services. He is an integral member of the Dispute Prevention & Resolution (DPR) panel, and remains committed to excellence, integrity, and equitable results in every case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dispute Prevention & Resolution Inc.

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Hawaii
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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