Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd. - Philadelphia, PA
Copyrights Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
1635 Market Street 12th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 - 2212
- 6 Super Lawyers®
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38
Years
Experience
Philadelphia Copyrights Law Firm
Updated: 02/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Copyrights
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd.
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Consulted Law firm 2021Things seem to be spinning out of control for this firm under the guidance of current managing and sole shareholder David Tener in the wake of the recent departure of two partners, one of which was the firm's leading litigator and rainmaker over the past 10+ years. Surely, it's not good. One wondered whether the firm would be able to survive following the departure of half of the firm's staff after the announcement of poor profitability and financial concerns in 2019. These and other concerns followed in 2020. This included, among other things, a huge loss in a straightforward unfair competition matter primarily handled by the firm's senior attorneys for more than seven years. (See Newborn Bros. v. Albion Engineering Co., No. 12-2999, DNJ); and the precipitous August 28, 2020 entries of appearance by senior attorneys in several matters being handled solely by a junior partner. Poor micromanagement, succession issues (half of the firm is >70 yrs old), the paying off of former shareholders and other financial issues continue to plague the firm. There must be a toxic and uncertain cloud surrounding this firm. It's the only conclusion that can be drawn after the significant departure of two well-regarded attorneys.
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Consulted Law firm 1993-2019Rocked by an ongoing stream of attorney departures, intellectual property boutique Caesar Rivise is showing signs of financial strain, if not extinction. In April 2019, in light of a slowdown in many areas of its practice, Caesar Rivise's shareholders announced to its attorneys that it was having trouble with profitablity and making payroll. As a result, Caesar Rivise had to change the compensation to an "eat what you kill" structure. Since then, the firm bled talent, losing half of its attorneys and its paralegals, including partners that were once considered to be the future of the firm. In July 2019, the firm fired 5 attorneys (some by text message!), after the firm learned that they were seeking positions elsewhere. The firm now lists a total of 11 attorneys, according to its website; however, more than half of the remaining attorneys are WELL OVER 65 years old. In comparison, the firm had 20 lawyers at the beginning of 2019 and a high of 27 in 2007. Ever since current managing partner David Tener took over management, Caesar Rivise has struggled amidst issues of succession, paying off former shareholders and business development. At this point, the firm is a shell of its once prestigious self. It has become a reflection of its current managing shareholder David Tener - a nickel and dime, commoditized patent prosecution practice for foreign associates. Given its shrinkage and financial instability, clients would be wise to seek assistance elsewhere.
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1635 Market Street
12th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - 2212
Phone: (215) 567-2010
Fax: (215) 751-1142
Website: http://www.crbcp.com
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