David Bercuson is the founder of his own law firm located in Miami, Florida. Providing representation to clients around the country, he focuses his practice exclusively on entertainment law. His clients include television producers, recording artists, record labels, music publishers and composers, and on-air television talent, and he also handles contract negotiations for major record companies.
Mr. Bercuson pursued his undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Arts in 1968. He then went on to attend the University of Florida Levin College of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1971. Mr. Bercuson is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, and he is a member of the Dade County Bar Association.
During his long and successful career, Mr. Bercuson has earned the regard of his colleagues for his track record and high degree of ethics. This is attested to by his receipt of many honors, including an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. Mr. Bercuson has also been named to the South Florida Legal Guide's "Top Lawyers" list each year since 2001, and he has been recognized as a "Top Attorney" by the Film Recording and Entertainment Council, a South Florida industry group.
Mr. Bercuson is actively involved in his community as well. He has served as a vice chairman of the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment, and he has been a member of the steering committee of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. Mr. Bercuson is also active in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, and he has served on the board of directors of Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition, Inc.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1971 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Who's Who in Sports & Entertainment | International Legal | 2014 |
Top Entertainment Attorney | Leaders in Law | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2013 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2011 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2009 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2009 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2008 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2006 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2006 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2006 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2005 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2004 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2003 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2002 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2002 |
Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2001 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2001 |
Top Entertainment Attorney | Florida Recording and Entertainment Council | N/A |
Leading American Attorney | Florida Advisory Board | N/A |
Magnet Award | Greater Miami Beach Convention and Visitor's Bureau | N/A |
Best Entertainment Attorney | Artserve Volunteer Lawyers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Senior Partner | David Bercuson Pa | 1988 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Miami-Dade Film & Entertainment Advisory Board | Vice Chair | N/A |
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts | Steering Committee Volunteer | N/A |
National Handicapped Sports Association | N/A | |
Junior Orange Bowl Committee | Board of Directors | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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South Florida Legal Guide | David Bercuson Fights for his Client's Rights | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Winter Music Conference | Entertainment Law | 2017 |
Sport and Entertainment Law | Entertainment Law | 2017 |
25th Annual Cutting Edge CE NOLA | Entertainment Law | 2017 |
Winter Music Conference | Entertainment Law | 2016 |
University of Miami Entertainment Law Section | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Southern Regional Entertainment and Sports Law Conference | Entertainment Law | N/A |
LMNOP - New Orleans | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Latin Jazz Institute | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Harvard Law | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Florida's Southern Music Conference | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Florida International University Law Sectgion | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Florida Bar | 360 Degree Contracts | N/A |
Filmgate Miami | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Entertainment Law Symposium | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Entertainment Law Practice | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Entertainment Law | Entertainment Law Practice | N/A |
Entertainment Law | Entertainment Law | N/A |
Entertainment Law | Entertainment Law | N/A |
American Bar Association | Entertainment Law | N/A |
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