Norman S. Zalkind

Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP is a Boston trial law firm that represents individuals in criminal, employment, and civil rights matters across Massachusetts and the country. The firm's attorneys have experience in high-stakes cases, including murder acquittals, multimillion-dollar verdicts, and university injunctions. With over 50 years of experience, the firm is known for its approach to trial and appellate advocacy.

Founded by Norman Zalkind, whose work was motivated by the civil rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s, the firm maintains a commitment to justice and addressing unfair treatment. Its legal team applies collective intellect, legal acumen, and extensive trial and appellate experience to each case, assessing all angles and crafting legal strategies.

Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP handles complex civil litigation, constitutional challenges, civil rights claims, RICO matters, and contract and tort disputes. The firm's criminal defense practice covers misdemeanor and felony charges in state and federal courts, including violent crimes, white-collar offenses, and drug cases. Additionally, the firm represents employees and executives in workplace disputes such as discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage claims, and assists students and faculty in campus disciplinary proceedings, including Title IX matters. The firm also provides appellate representation in both criminal and civil cases.