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Bernstein, Douglas C.
Plunkett Cooney, P.C.
38505 Woodward Ave.
Suite 2000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 901-4091
Fax: (248) 901-4040
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Websites associated with this firm:http://www.plunkettcooney.com/Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner, since 2003
Lawyer Overview
The managing partner of the firm’s Banking, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group, Douglas C. Bernstein focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial loan restructuring and workouts, commercial loan documentation, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, banking-related litigation and appeals.
Before joining Plunkett Cooney, Mr. Bernstein was employed by Michigan National Corporation as an attorney for over 20 years. He subsequently joined the Standard Federal Bank Legal Department when the bank merged with Michigan National Corporation in 2001.
He has a number of published appellate decisions to his credit, and he is a member of several professional organizations. Mr. Bernstein has presented seminars on commercial loan restructure, bankruptcy and litigation issues. He has also been a featured guest on bankruptcy issues for a regional finance-themed radio program.
Areas of Practice
- Banking, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Law
- Commercial Litigation
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1982
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2004
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Oakland County Bar Association (Past Chair, In-House Counsel Committee)
- State Bar of Michigan
- Turnaround Management Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Detroit River Regatta Association (Board Member)
Honors and Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating-AV
- American Jurisprudence Award – Labor Law 1, 1980 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Michigan National Corporation, Attorney
- Hydro-Prop Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Series, General Counsel, 2002 - 2004
- Standard Federal Bank Legal Department
- American Power Boat Association, Former Counsel
Education
- Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan,
1982
J.D.
Honors: Honor Roll – Spring 1979, Fall 1980 - Wayne State University,
1978
B.A.
Articles
Published Works
- Lenders Get Creative to Restructure Residential Real Estate Loans, Financier Worldwide - July 2008 Issue, June 12, 2008
Office Information
Address
38505 Woodward Ave.
Suite 2000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phones
(248) 901-4091
Faxes
(248) 901-4040