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Michael Steven Bernick
Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold | Duane Morris LLP • San Francisco, CA
L Use ZoningEmployment LawPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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(408) 800-4168
Address
One Market Plaza Steuart Tower 8th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105, US
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About
Michael Steven Bernick is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in commercial law, employment and labor matters, land use and zoning, and environmental and natural resources issues. Based in San Francisco, he serves clients through Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold | Duane Morris LLP, bringing a sophisticated and practical perspective to complex legal and business challenges. His practice is centered on helping clients navigate highly regulated and often fast-moving matters with clarity, efficiency, and sound strategic judgment. With a career spanning decades of legal work, Mr. Bernick is known for his thoughtful, client-focused approach and his ability to address disputes and transactions that require both legal precision and an understanding of broader business and regulatory concerns. In commercial and employment matters, he works to help clients protect their interests while anticipating risk and resolving issues effectively. His land use, zoning, and environmental practice further reflects his familiarity with the regulatory frameworks that shape development, operations, and long-term planning in California. Clients turn to Michael Steven Bernick for dependable counsel, clear communication, and a steady approach to complex legal problems. He is committed to providing practical guidance tailored to each client’s objectives, whether the matter involves business operations, workplace issues, real estate development, or environmental compliance. His work reflects a deep understanding of the challenges facing organizations and individuals in today’s legal landscape.
About L Use Zoning Law
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.
Credentials
Education
1979 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976 Balliol College University of Oxford B.Phil. 1974 Harvard College BA - Bachelor of Arts N/A UC Berkeley SOL N/A Harvard Univ
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Updated: Jul 13, 2026