About David A
David A Berstein took a path that wove psychology into law. He earned a B.S. in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience from California State University, Northridge in 1991. He went on to complete his law degree at Whittier Law School in 1996. Those academic choices mark an early interest in how people and institutions make decisions.
His career has spanned courtroom work and firm leadership. In 2017 he founded BERSTEIN LAW PC. The move to start his own firm followed years in practice and represents a shift from the employee ranks to running a practice. He is admitted to the California bar and is also authorized to appear before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Colleagues describe him as someone who prefers directness over flourish. He has handled matters that took him into both trial and appellate settings. That mixture of work tends to require comfort with the granular record and the larger legal principles that appellate panels consider. It also demands attention to procedural detail at the trial level.
Office listings show an association with MYERS BERSTEIN LLP. Whether carrying a case into state court or preparing briefs for the Ninth Circuit, he has relied on those institutional touchpoints. His practice has been centered in California, where most of his filings and appearances have occurred.
Outside of filings and hearings, he has navigated the administrative tasks that come with running a firm. Founding BERSTEIN LAW PC required assembling staff, establishing systems, and deciding what kinds of cases the firm would accept. Those operational choices shape how quickly a practice can respond to client needs and how it handles complex matters that require coordination across teams.
For clients, the practical result is a lawyer who has experience in both trial rooms and appellate briefing. He brings a background in behavioral science to legal problem-solving and applies that perspective to how cases are litigated and presented. He currently represents clients in state and federal court matters in California and in proceedings before the Ninth Circuit.
