
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1970)
- Fairfield University (B.A., 1967)
Admissions
- New Jersey
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Bern serves as bond counsel to numerous entities, with issues totaling billions of dollars. Most recently, he advised on the issuance of:
- $2 billion Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes
- $1.588 billion School Facilities Construction Bonds
- $450 million School Facilities Construction Bonds
August 13, 2019
CSG Ranks Among Leading H1 2019 Bond Counsel in New Jersey
August 16, 2018
CSG Tops H1 2018 Bond Counsel Rankings in New Jersey
August 16, 2017
CSG Tops NJ Bond Counsel Rankings
January 28, 2016
CSG Ranked in Top 15 Bond Counsel Nationwide in 2015
March 21, 2012
2012 Winter Workshop for Bond Attorneys
October 13, 2011
Build With Purpose: Tax Exempt Bonds 101
- New Jersey Super Lawyers, Government Finance, Banking (2005-2007, 2009-2010)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rating
- American College of Bond Counsel, Fellow
- American Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- New Jersey State Bar Association