About Bernstein Liebhard LLP

For more than fifteen years, Bernstein Liebhard LLP has been exclusively representing injured persons in complex individual and class action lawsuits throughout the United States. We handle a wide array of consumer injury cases, including cases involving dangerous drugs, defective medical devices, child safety and diseases, and also have a well-established track record representing plaintiffs in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and antitrust cases. The Firm has more than twenty-five lawyers, and has offices in New York. It is nationally recognized as a leader in the plaintiff's bar. For example, The National Law Journal has named the Firm, for seven consecutive years, as one of the top plaintiff's litigation firms in the country – an achievement that only one other law firm has matched. The Firm has also received the respected legal guide Martindale-Hubbell's highest ratings for legal ability (A) and ethical standards (V). Most recently, for the second consecutive year, the Firm has been recognized by RiskMetrics Group in its annual Securities Class Action Services list as one of the top plaintiffs’ securities class action firms in the country, as measured by annual settlement amounts. The Firm achieved the highest average settlement amount among all plaintiffs’ law firms, averaging $254 million in settlements – a noted indicator that the Firm consistently brings and settles high-impact cases.

Our trial attorneys have handled hundreds of cases on behalf of injured consumers and shareholders, recovering almost $3 billion for our clients. We have achieved this level of success for our clients by bringing together a unique array of talent. Our ranks include former attorneys with prominent national law firms, former prosecutors, former regulatory attorneys, former U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals law clerks, former U.S. district court law clerks, in-house investigators, and other highly specialized staff. In short, when we face off against large corporations, their attorneys and their insurance companies know that we are experienced, trial ready and go the extra mile to bring home wins for our clients. And our clients rest assured that their rights are being protected by highly experienced counsel.

As a client of Bernstein Liebhard, you will not incur any out of pocket fees or expenses for our legal services. We will work tirelessly to get you the recovery that you and your family need and deserve, allowing you to continue on with your life.

Latest News

ACCUTANE NEWS: Study Links Accutane to Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

A March 30, 2010 article published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology linked Accutane use to bowel problems. The purpose of the study was to find a cause-and-effect relationship between Accutane and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill found that Accutane increased the risk of developing ulcerative colitis by a factor of four. For more information, click here. If you or a loved one have used Accutane and have suffered from IBD, ulcerative colitis, Chron’s disease, depression, suicide or birth defects, contact one of our Accutane injury lawyers immediately to discuss your legal rights and options.

AVANDIA NEWS: U.S. Senate Report Shows Avandia Maker Knew of Heart Attack Risks.

After a two year inquiry, the U.S. Senate released a report on February 20, 2010 stating that GlaxoSmithKline knew of possible heart attack risks tied to Avandia, a popular medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to treat Type 2 diabetes, years before such evidence became public. For more information, click here. If you or a loved one have used Avandia and have suffered a heart attack, congestive heart failure, heart complications or any other serious injury, contact one of our Avandia injury lawyers immediately to discuss your legal rights and options.

DENTURE CREAM NEWS: GlaxoSmithKline To Stop Manufacturing Certain Denture Cream Products Because of Potential Link To Serious Health Problems.

On Thursday, February 18, 2010, the maker of Poligrip denture cream products (GlaxoSmithKline) announced that it would stop making and supplying denture creams containing zinc. The company explained that it was taking these actions because it has become aware of “potential health problems associated with the long-term excessive use of our zinc-containing denture adhesive products.” The products to be reformulated are Super Poligrip Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care. For more information, click here . If you or a loved one uses denture cream, contact Bernstein Liebhard's denture cream lawyers today to determine whether you may be able to file a denture cream lawsuit, including either a Fixodent lawsuit or a Poligrip lawsuit. We handle denture cream cases nationwide, regardless of where the client is located in the United States

ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) airs a nationally televised segment about consumers allegedly injured from zinc in denture cream. The GMA coverage from May 5, 2009, is available online by going to our GMA Denture Cream page.