Cohen Linda J

Bernstein Shur is a New England-headquartered law firm established in Portland, Maine, in 1915 by founding partner Israel Bernstein. The firm was built on principles of opportunity, fairness, and belonging, advocating for clients and communities with passion and conviction. It expanded with the addition of Israel's brother, Louis, and son, Sumner, and later merged with Shur & Sawyer in 1964.

Today, Bernstein Shur advises clients across the United States and internationally. The firm operates with offices in Portland, Augusta, Manchester, and Concord. It employs over 100 attorneys who work in more than two dozen critical practice areas, including business, real estate, civil litigation, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes simplifying complex legal and business matters, focusing on agility, collaboration, and efficiency to deliver practical solutions.

Bernstein Shur is recognized for its nationally ranked practice areas, such as energy, environmental, real estate, and business law, and its attorneys have received national recognition. The firm maintains a commitment to community involvement, dedicating thousands of hours to pro bono legal services and holding leadership roles in charitable and civic organizations. Kaveri Subbarao Nauhaus serves as the firm's Chief Executive Officer.