Credentials & Background
Decades of Real Estate and Business Expertise in Complex Cases
Nate Bernstein's qualifications span complex real estate litigation, title law, commercial disputes, and over thirty-three years of active legal practice — providing attorneys with an expert whose credentials hold up in any courtroom.
Education
Juris Doctor in Law
Golden Gate University School of Law
B.A., Political Science — Departmental Honors Distinction
University of California, San Diego (Earl Warren College)
Bar Admissions & Licenses
State Bar of California
Active member in good standing since 1993
United States District Court
Admitted to practice in federal district court
Qualified Expert Witness
California Superior Courts and U.S. Federal District Courts
Continuing Legal Education
Completed CLE in numerous areas of practice related to litigation and expert witness work. Completed training in advanced deposition skills practice with the National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Professional Experience
Present
LA Real Estate Law Group
Managing Attorney — Expert Witness Practice
Serves as expert witness in complex real estate and commercial litigation matters, including quiet title actions, title disputes, easements, escrow litigation, real estate fraud, broker liability, commercial leasing, landlord-tenant disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, creditor's rights, bankruptcy, receiverships, and commercial arbitrations.
Prior
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
Vice President & Senior Trial Attorney
Litigated title insurance coverage, quiet title actions, lender liability, escrow liability, mechanics' liens, judicial foreclosures, bankruptcy matters, insurance defense, fraud investigations, and related real estate litigation. Represented Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title, Lawyers Title, Ticor Title, Commonwealth Land Title, and institutional lenders including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Union Bank, U.S. Bank, and BankUnited.
Prior
Commercial Real Estate Investment & Management Company
General Counsel
Advised ownership on commercial leasing, lease interpretation, franchise leasing, Common Area Maintenance (CAM) disputes, employment matters, land use issues, construction disputes, vendor agreements, and litigation involving commercial properties.
Prior
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc.
Litigation Counsel
Represented commercial creditors in state and federal litigation involving breach of contract, commercial fraud, guaranties, judgment enforcement, bankruptcy proceedings, and complex business collections. Representative clients included CIT Group, State Compensation Insurance Fund, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Peerless Indemnity, Regency Centers, Sinosure (China), Westlake Financial, and India Factoring.
Prior
Nate Bernstein & Associates
Founder
Founded and operated a real estate and business litigation practice representing individuals, commercial property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, and closely held businesses in transactional and litigation matters throughout California.
Professional Affiliations
Publications & Speaking
Speaking Engagements
Attorney Bernstein has written and lectured extensively on real estate litigation, title law, landlord-tenant law, creditor's rights, and business litigation for attorneys, property owners, lenders, and real estate professionals throughout California.
His presentations have addressed quiet title litigation, title fraud, unlawful detainer litigation, negotiation strategies, bankruptcy issues affecting secured lenders, negotiation strategies, and California real estate litigation.
Published Articles
Issues and Strategies for Effectively and Comprehensively Settling Unlawful Detainer Cases: The Role of the Settlement Judge
Apartment Management Magazine
Suing and Serving Phantoms and Ghosts in Quiet Title Cases
Apartment Management Magazine
Real Estate Title Fraud and Attacking Perpetrators to Protect Your Investment
Apartment Management Magazine
Unlocking the Mystique of the Lis Pendens
Apartment Owners Association Newsletter
12 Important Steps for Property Owners to Prepare for the Big Court Trial
Apartment Owners Association Magazine
The Secrets to Winning Quiet Title Actions – Moving for an Undertaking
San Fernando Valley Bar Association Bar Notes
In addition to his publications and speaking engagements, Nate Bernstein is the creator of laquiettitleattorney.com, an educational resource dedicated to California quiet title litigation and real estate title law.
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