
New York native Bernie Distler says he did practically everything else before earning his JD in a fast-track program. His background includes business, psychology, marketing and working as a theatrical agent. Bernie is a successful trial lawyer whose experience includes civil litigation in State and Federal Courts. He has been at Morse, Giesler, Callister & Karlin since 1999, providing clients with proven negotiating skills, superior strategizing and high ethical standards. Bernie lives in Altadena, sharing his home with rescued collies. Outside of work, he reads philosophy and history; and has mentored young parolees through a program supported by the California State Bar Association.
Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles
juris doctor 1990
Pepperdine University
master of business administration 1982
San Francisco State University
bachelor of arts, psychology 1975