Robert C. Bernius

Robert C. Bernius


Nixon Peabody LLP

Recognized since 2006

Washington, District of Columbia

Practice Areas

Entertainment Law - Music

Litigation - First Amendment

Media Law

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Robert Bernius, a former partner in the firm, has tried jury cases and argued appeals in state and federal courts throughout the country. He also served as general counsel to the firm.

What do you focus on?

I am a senior counsel of the firm, and in that capacity I advise the firm and its attorneys about all issues that arise in the contemporary practice of law.

Litigation

I have also defended corporate clients in jury trials and appeals throughout the country.

Location
  • 799 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 500
    Washington, DC 20001-5327
Education
  • Brown University, Sc. B.E.E.
Bar Admissions
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Maryland, Maryland Bar Association
  • District of Columbia, Washington, DC Bar Association
Federal Clerkships
  • United States Court of Appeals
  • United States District Court
  • United States Supreme Court

Nixon Peabody LLP
Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts

195 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

94 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Entertainment Law - Music
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Media Law
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Constitutional
  • Defamation
  • Defendants
  • Litigation
  • Media
  • Publishing
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • First Amendment Law

Publications

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