Testimonials*
Bobbi and Barbara are in the highest tier of lawyers I have seen in my 30 years of legal practice
I had the honor of working with Bobbi Bernstein and Barbara Bosserman for over 20 years, first as a trial lawyer, and later as the manager of our office. Bobbi and Barbara are in the highest tier of lawyers I have seen in my 30 years of legal practice. Bobbi is among the best trial lawyers I have ever known; she wins trials through expert preparation and trial skills that are unrivaled. Barbara is a brilliant legal advocate who can find the right solution to any legal problem. Because she is so often right, everyone in our office sought Barbara’s advice. As a manager, I asked Bobbi and Barbara to train our office’s new and experienced lawyers to assess, develop and win cases. I watched Bobbi and Barbara work as a tireless and winning team for decades, and know they will bring that same outstanding lawyering to their clients.
— Robert Moossy, formerly career Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division, and Chief of the Division’s Criminal Section
Bobbi and Barbara are true champions of liberty
I have known Bobbi and Barbara for decades. They are two of the best trial lawyers in the country and, arguably, the best for any matter involving police misconduct and conspiracy against rights. Bobbi and Barbara are true champions of liberty who approach their work with moral clarity and absolute professionalism. In addition to that, they are great people who care deeply about their colleagues and clients. I know that their pursuit of justice and service to the country will continue in this new role, and I wish them all the best.
— Hon. John Mott (Ret.), former Judge, D.C. Superior Court
The most formidable opponent I’ve ever faced
I met Bobbi years ago when she was leading the DOJ Civil Rights Division’s prosecution of several New Orleans police officers, one of whom I represented, in a high-profile civil rights case in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Bobbi was the most formidable opponent I’ve ever faced, and she immediately earned my respect. She was always meticulous in her approach, disciplined, and exceptionally prepared. Not only that, she was also extremely effective with the jury. I’ve met many lawyers who are smart and prepared but can’t relate to a jury, and that’s where Bobbi truly rises above the rest. As I have said to many people in the years since, she was by far the best prosecutor I have ever encountered in my 30 plus years of practicing criminal law in both state and federal court. Now that she is in private practice, her clients will be fortunate to have her experience on their side. Bobbi is a tireless advocate, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
— Claude Kelly, Chief Federal Defender, New Orleans:
An attorney who doesn't back down
I had the privilege of working at the Civil Rights Division when Barbara Bosserman was a senior lawyer and manager in the Division's Criminal Section. Barbara is one of the most skilled civil rights lawyers I know--particularly at developing a case when the facts are difficult to piece together and the evidence difficult to unearth. She also has an unmatched and encyclopedic knowledge across a wide range of civil rights issues. She's an attorney who doesn't back down and who's great to work with.
— Pam Karlan, Director of the Stanford Law School Supreme Court Clinic; Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, US Dept. of Justice:
You Were Amazing!
Dear Ms. Bernstein: My name is Carol Peebles and I am the courtroom artist for the Danziger Bridge Trial. You were amazing! Fireworks in a midnight sky! Hot coffee on an Artic morning! I still get chills thinking of your closing arguments... only 40 minutes to address hours of defense attorney closings and you stood tall.
— Email from Carol Peebles, courtroom sketch artist
An invaluable addition to any litigation team or effort
Bobbi Bernstein and Barbara Bosserman bring decades of expertise and experience on some of the toughest federal criminal civil rights cases that we have seen in recent time. Their wise counsel, strategic and thoughtful approach, and ability to tackle tough factual and legal issues make them an invaluable addition to any litigation team or effort.
— Kristen Clarke, former Asst. Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division
Together, they offer clients unparalleled expertise, clarity, and credibility in high-stakes litigation and advisory work
Bobbi Bernstein and Barbara Bosserman bring more than five decades of senior leadership in the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to their law firm. They are two of the best trial lawyers in the country. Bobbi, who has successfully tried some of the Division's highest profile matters, is an exceptional advocate, negotiator, and teacher. Barbara, one of the nation’s foremost experts in civil rights law, handled some of the Division’s most complex and historically significant matters and is widely trusted for her intellectual rigor. On top of being brilliant and strategic, they are fun and kind. Together, they offer clients unparalleled expertise, clarity, and credibility in high-stakes litigation and advisory work.
— Vanita Gupta, former Associate Attorney General, US Dept. of Justice; Director, Center for law and Public Trust at NYU Law.
If my civil rights were ever violated, there’s only one firm I would call: Bernstein & Bosserman
Bobbi and Barbara have the knowledge, experience, and passion needed to protect the civil rights of all. As a former FBI Civil Rights Special Agent, Supervisor, and Civil Rights Unit Chief (Ret.), who formerly managed the FBI National Civil Rights Program, I have seen civil rights violations in all their ugly forms. They could happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. I had the honor and career-enriching experience of working closely with Bobbi and Barbara for many years. If my civil rights were ever violated, there’s only one firm I would call: Bernstein & Bosserman.
— Ron Reed, Former FBI Civil Rights Unit Chief (Ret.)
* Testimonials are from people familiar with our prior work, not from clients of the firm.