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Justin Bernstein

Justin Bernstein is an appellate attorney whose appeals have helped change the law and bring clarity to how businesses operate in Texas. Justin’s experience clerking for Chief Justice Hecht provides him with insight into the procedures and concerns of courts of appeal. His work extends beyond crafting briefs to every strategy important to a successful appeal, including advising trial counsel on creating the optimal record, coordinating amicus curiae from affected industries, and identifying the best time and method for requesting appellate review.

A recent Texas appellate opinion examines when attorney immunity applies and where conduct may cross from protected legal services into unprotected business activity.

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