About Marcel
Marcel J. Bernier: Experienced Corporate and Limited Liability Company Lawyer in Hartford, Connecticut
With over four decades of experience, Marcel J. Bernier has been a trusted advisor to numerous businesses as part of Harris Beach Murtha in Hartford, Connecticut.
Practice Areas
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
Mission-driven, Marcel provides guidance on forming new business entities, handling acquisitions, sales, mergers, reorganizations, deferred compensation plans, phantom equity plans, buy-sell agreements, and business succession planning.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: The University of Connecticut
- Bar Admissions: Bar admission details (if provided)
- Awards: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018 for Corporate Law and Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Marcels deep understanding of accounting and tax law provides a strong foundation for structuring and negotiating complex business transactions and succession agreements.
Affiliations
- Harris Beach Murtha, Hartford, Connecticut
- Co-chair, Connecticut Bar Association Committee on the Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
- Member of the Connecticut Entity Transactions Act drafting committee
Marcel has authored several articles and publications including:
- Preserving Your Business for the Next Generation, Chapter 3 in The ABA Practical Guide to Estate Planning, published by the ABA in 2011.
- Business Exit Strategies”, featured as a Hartford Business Journal article (published date).
- The Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act in the May 2017 issue of the Connecticut Lawyer.
Marcels professional services extend to various medical, engineering, and law practices where he handles acquisitions, partner admissions and retirements, and succession planning through meticulously designed agreements. He is also well versed in advising high-net-worth clients on estate planning intricacies including federal and Connecticut estate tax minimization and probate and trust administration processes.
His comprehensive knowledge has significantly contributed to the development of state laws, such as the Connecticut Uniform Limited Liability Company Act and the Connecticut Entity Transactions Act.
