Overview
Bernstein Shur is a law firm based in New England with more than 125 attorneys and professionals serving clients worldwide. It provides practical legal advice in more than 20 practice areas across various industries, helping clients navigate legal issues and big decisions. The firm delivers its services through a team of lawyers who offer clear, actionable guidance, handling everything from risk assessment to dispute resolution and regulatory matters. What sets Bernstein Shur apart is its emphasis on making complex legal work understandable, combining a collaborative, accessible and client-focused culture with a disciplined, results‑oriented approach. Its goal is to simplify the legal process, protect clients’ bottom lines, and achieve better outcomes through calm persistence, clear communication, and practical solutions.
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What believers are saying
- June 2026 Concord office expansion deepens New Hampshire coverage and client access.
- July 2026 hired Jennifer Lyon to strengthen labor and employment disputes.
- October 2026 added three associates, signaling continued recruiting despite market competition.
What critics are saying
- Ali Worster departed after the Chief People Officer handoff, signaling leadership churn.
- Joan Fortin retired as CEO before Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus consolidated control in 2026.
- A prolonged partner exodus collapses the firm's referral engine and brand.
What makes Bernstein Shur unique
- Band 1 Chambers rankings in Bankruptcy, M&A, Benefits, Real Estate, and Energy, June 2026.
- Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus runs a 2026 growth plan across Maine and New Hampshire offices.
- The firm blends government affairs, litigation, and transactional work across 20 practice areas.
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