Mr. Berndt is a trial lawyer with substantial experience in state and federal courts across the country. He focuses his practice on trade secret and false advertising claims. He represents businesses and senior executives in disputes relating to noncompetition agreements, trademark and copyright, fraud, professional liability, internal investigations, and general business and commercial litigation. Mr. Berndt has first-chair experience in trials, arbitrations and other proceedings.
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Litigates requests for emergency relief such as temporary restraining orders, injunctions and emergency appeals
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Argues cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second and Seventh Circuits and has substantial appellate experience
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Represents companies in internal investigations relating to fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and other matters
