Judge Mark I. Bernstein: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Robert P. Casey, Sr.

Biography

The Hon. Mark I. Bernstein (Ret.) served as a judge for the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania. Bernstein was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bob Casey in 1987. He retired in 2016 and opened his own mediation and arbitration practice.

Over the course of his judicial career, Bernstein held assignments on the Civil Jury Instruction Committee and the Medical Malpractice Mediation Task Force for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He was also instrumental in designing and implementing the Day Forward Case Management System for the First Judicial District.

Bernstein earned a B.A. in liberal arts and sciences from St. John’s College in 1969. He then completed a J.D. at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 1973.

After graduating from law school, Bernstein began his legal career as an assistant public defender for the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He worked in that capacity until 1976, at which time he entered into private practice. Bernstein started as an associate at Martin Heller before becoming a partner at Fineman Krekstein & Harris in 1980.

His memberships have included the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Temple American Inn of Court, the American Conference of Business Court Judges, the American Bar Association (Judicial Division), and the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges.

He is a recipient of the Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award from the Philadelphia Bar Association (2016).

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SCAVOLA VS ROMAGNOLI

On June 28, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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LISTED FOR SETTLEMENT CONF

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Apr 11, 2025

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS VS

On June 26, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Default Judgment

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Apr 11, 2025

GERMANTOWN MASJID INC VS JAMES ETAL

On June 26, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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LISTED IN TRIAL READY POOL

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Apr 11, 2025

STROMAN VS JL-SHABAZZ LLC ETAL

On May 1, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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Settlement

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Apr 17, 2025

ROWELL MANAGEMENT COMPANY VS ALL UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

On April 30, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE

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Apr 17, 2025

IN RE: APPEAL OF BALL, JONATHAN

On April 30, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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Appealed

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Apr 17, 2025

IN RE: APPEAL OF KARLSON, MATTHEW

On April 24, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Settlement

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May 04, 2025

IN RE: APPEAL OF KARLSON, MATTHEW

On April 24, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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Settlement

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May 04, 2025

IN RE: APPEAL OF BERMAN, JOHN

On April 16, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Appealed

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Apr 30, 2025

IN RE: APPEAL OF TUTI, NICHOLAS

On April 1, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Apr 01, 2024

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LISTED FOR TRIAL

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May 02, 2025

ABDUR-RAHMAN VS ABDUR-RAHMAN

On March 27, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 27, 2024

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Settlement

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Apr 30, 2025

PENNYPACK WOODS HOME OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION VS QUEE

On March 15, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 15, 2024

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Judgment (Other)

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May 07, 2025

PRESTON VS PRESTON

On March 14, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 14, 2024

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FINDING FOR PLAINTIFF

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May 09, 2025

NORMAN-MARCUS ETAL VS KNIGHT

On March 13, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 13, 2024

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LISTED IN TRIAL READY POOL

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May 07, 2025

UPSHUR VS MORGAN

On March 9, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 09, 2024

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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May 07, 2025

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION D/B/A ELAN FINANCIA

On March 6, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 06, 2024

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Trial Verdict

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May 09, 2025

ETHEREAL HOMES, INC VS ANASRI ENTERPRISES

On March 6, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 06, 2024

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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May 07, 2025

MCCLEASE VS GOODMAN ETAL

On March 5, 2024 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Mar 05, 2024

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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May 07, 2025

MCCANN VS LONG ETAL

On December 26, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Dec 26, 2023

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Dismissal

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Jul 11, 2025

EYRE VS FRANKLIN TOWNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

On December 15, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Dec 15, 2023

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Settlement

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Jul 11, 2025

ALLEN VS LINEMAN

On November 2, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Nov 02, 2023

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Judgment (Other)

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Jul 15, 2025

AMERICAN HERITAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS HEBRON E

On September 28, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Sep 28, 2023

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Summary Judgment

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Jul 16, 2025

SAMUEL VS SAMUEL ETAL

On September 27, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Sep 27, 2023

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PRAEC/SETTLE DISCONTINUE END

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Jul 16, 2025

THIGPEN-YATES VS YATES

On September 25, 2023 a 3 case was filed in the jurisdiction of Philadelphia County. Judge Mark I. Bernstein presiding.

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Sep 25, 2023

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Dismissal

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About

Mark I. Bernstein
Current Appointment Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired	Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas, Retired
Education J.D., University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School - 1973 B.A., St. John's College - 1969	J.D., University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School - 1973 B.A., St. John's College - 1969

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	PA - Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Partner	Fineman Krekstein & Harris, P.C.	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Associate	Martin Heller, P.C.	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Assistant Public Defender	Defender Association of Philadlephia	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania