Marc J. Bern & Partners

What Marc J. Bern & Partners does

Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is a privately held plaintiff-side law firm organized as a New York limited liability partnership. Founded by Marc Jay Bern and headquartered in New York City, the firm represents individual injury victims and consumer plaintiffs across the United States in State and Federal Courts. Practice areas span personal injury (auto, construction, premises liability, wrongful death), medical malpractice, pharmaceutical product liability (Actos, Janumet, Januvia, Pradaxa, Zostavax), defective medical device litigation (transvaginal mesh, IVC filters, hip and knee implants, hernia mesh), environmental and toxic tort (Flint water crisis, carbon monoxide, lead exposure), Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) railroad claims, California employment law, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims, Boy Scouts abuse claims, COVID-19 business interruption, opioid crisis litigation, and Social Security Disability appeals. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis—clients pay no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained—and the firm advances all litigation costs.

The firm's competitive positioning rests on a partner-led bench with 60+ years of combined experience, including a Senior Partner (Joseph Cappelli) and a partner who is a past President of the Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys leading the FELA practice. The firm has handled cases resulting in excess of $3 billion in cumulative settlements and awards, and partners have earned 11 consecutive Super Lawyers selections, America's Top 100 Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Litigation Counsel of America fellowships. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via a 24/7 toll-free intake line (1-800-LAW-5432), practice-area-specific SEO landing pages, and earned media coverage (Forbes, CNN). The firm operates four offices (New York headquarters plus Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois). There is no disclosed parent company, no private equity backing, and no publicly disclosed revenue.

Name

Marc J. Bern & Partners

Legal name

Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP

Website

https://bernllp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is a privately held New York-based plaintiff law firm representing individual injury victims across the United States in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort (pharmaceutical and medical device product liability), FELA railroad, environmental, and employment matters on a contingency fee basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plaintiff Personal Injury and Mass Tort Law Firm

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Malpractice Liability (FSAJADAK), Product Liability & Recall (FSAJAGAG), Product Liability (FSAJADAC)

Keywords

• Personal injury litigation
• Mass tort lawsuits
• Product liability claims
• Medical malpractice representation
• Contingency fee legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Contingency Fee: The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury, mass tort, and product liability cases. Clients pay no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained, meaning the firm advances all costs and receives payment only upon successful resolution of cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is a contingency-fee plaintiff law firm that represents individuals nationwide in personal injury, medical malpractice, mass tort (dangerous drug and defective medical device), FELA railroad, environmental/toxic tort, California employment, 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, Boy Scouts abuse, COVID-19 business interruption, and Social Security Disability matters. The firm advances all case costs and only collects fees if a recovery is obtained, operating through toll-free phone intake and a website-driven free case evaluation funnel.

Product overview

Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is a personal injury and mass tort law firm offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides representation in personal injury cases, medical malpractice litigation, pharmaceutical and medical device product liability cases, environmental law matters, employment law (California), FELA railroad claims, and government compensation programs. The firm's service portfolio includes specialized litigation practices for dangerous medications (Actos, Janumet, Januvia, Pradaxa, Zostavax), defective medical devices (vaginal mesh products, hip and knee replacements, IVC filters, hernia mesh), environmental toxic exposure, and 9/11 victim compensation. The firm also handles COVID-19 business interruption claims and Boy Scouts abuse claims. All legal services are provided on a contingency fee basis with no fees unless recovery is obtained.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Plaintiff-side representation for individuals injured in auto accidents, motorcycle and truck accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, fire and explosion burns, premises liability (slip and fall), traumatic brain injuries, workers compensation matters, and wrongful death claims, on a contingency fee basis with free case evaluations.
• Medical Malpractice Legal Services Representation for patients harmed by medical negligence, including anesthesia malpractice, birth injuries (cerebral palsy, Erb's palsy), cancer misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, hospital malpractice, nursing home negligence, plastic surgery malpractice, and prescription errors.
• Dangerous Medications (Mass Tort) Litigation Product liability representation for individuals injured by dangerous prescription drugs and vaccines, including Actos (bladder cancer), Janumet/Januvia (pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, kidney failure), Pradaxa (internal bleeding, brain hemorrhage), and Zostavax (shingles, meningitis, encephalitis).
• Defective Medical Devices (Mass Tort) Litigation Product liability representation for patients injured by defective medical devices, including transvaginal mesh (AMS, Bard Avaulta, Boston Scientific, Coloplast, Cook Surgisis, Ethicon Gynecare), hernia mesh (Kugel), IVC filters (Bard G2, Bard Recovery), and hip and knee replacement systems (DePuy ASR, DePuy Pinnacle, Biomet M2A Magnum, Stryker Rejuvenate, Wright Conserve, Wright Profemur, Zimmer Durom Cup, Smith & Nephew Journey).
• FELA Railroad Claims Representation for railroad workers under the Federal Employers Liability Act for cancer from toxic exposure, repetitive stress injuries, toxic encephalopathy, traumatic injuries, and other occupational diseases or injuries sustained in railroad employment.
• California Employment Law Services Representation for California employees in wage and hour claims, discrimination and harassment claims, retaliation claims, and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims against employers for violations of the California Labor Code.
• Environmental and Toxic Tort Legal Services Representation for victims of environmental toxic exposure, including lead poisoning (Flint, Michigan water crisis), mold, asbestos, pollution, toxic waste, carbon monoxide poisoning caused by landlord or appliance manufacturer negligence, and other government or corporate environmental negligence affecting public health.
• September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (Zadroga Act) Services Legal assistance for September 11, 2001 responders and survivors who were in the World Trade Center exposure zone and suffer from qualifying respiratory conditions or cancers, helping them obtain compensation and medical care under the Zadroga Act Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
• Boy Scouts of America Abuse Claims Legal representation for survivors of sexual abuse by Boy Scouts of America troop leaders, assistant leaders, camp employees, and volunteers, filing claims through the BSA bankruptcy process.
• Business Interruption Insurance Claims (COVID-19) Legal representation for small businesses, including restaurants, that were denied business interruption insurance claims as a result of COVID-19 civil authority shutdowns.
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Appeals Legal representation for injured and disabled workers pursuing Social Security Disability Insurance claims and appeals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3 billion in settlements and awards for clients

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weitz & Luxenberg: New York-based plaintiff mass tort and personal injury firm handling pharmaceutical, medical device, environmental, and asbestos cases on contingency. One of the most direct competitors in the same NYC plaintiff mass tort market.
• Simmons Hanly Conroy: Nationally recognized plaintiff mass tort firm representing clients in pharmaceutical litigation, mesothelioma, and dangerous product cases. Closely comparable business model (contingency fees, mass tort focus) and overlapping dockets in pharma and medical device litigation.
• Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein: National plaintiff firm with strong mass tort, product liability, and class action practice. Operates on contingency for personal injury and mass tort matters with comparable practice mix around defective products and pharmaceuticals.
• Napoli Shkolnik PLLC: New York-based plaintiff mass tort and personal injury firm handling pharmaceutical, medical device, environmental, and consumer fraud cases. Direct competitor in NYC plaintiff market with similar contingency-fee business model.
• Parker Waichman LLP: New York-based plaintiff firm focused on dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, and personal injury. Closely comparable in practice mix (pharma, medical device mass tort) and contingency-fee business model.
• Seeger Weiss LLP: National mass tort and class action plaintiff firm with deep pharmaceutical and medical device practice. Operates contingency-fee model on complex multidistrict litigation, comparable to Marc J. Bern's mass tort docket.
• Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann: Plaintiff firm specializing in securities class actions and complex civil litigation including mass tort and product liability. Comparable contingency-based representation of plaintiffs in high-stakes, multi-party litigation.
• Cellino & Barnes (now Cellino Law): Historic New York personal injury firm with strong brand recognition, mass marketing intake (TV/phone), and contingency fee model. Direct competitor in NY personal injury market with similar direct-response marketing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan & Morgan: Largest plaintiff personal injury firm in the U.S. with national footprint across personal injury, mass tort, and consumer protection. Operates a much broader, multi-state marketing-driven intake model than Marc J. Bern but competes directly for many of the same case types.

Regional players

• Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer: New Jersey-based plaintiff firm with significant personal injury, mass tort, and class action practice, including pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. Comparable practice mix with stronger concentration in New Jersey but overlapping Tri-State plaintiff market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BernLLP

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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