Background
Berman, Emile Zola was born on November 3, 1902 in New York City. Son of Eli and Elizabeth Berman.
Berman, Emile Zola was born on November 3, 1902 in New York City. Son of Eli and Elizabeth Berman.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1923. Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1924.
Practice law, New York City, 1926-1981; member firm, Emile Z. Berman & A. Harold Frost, New York City, 1956-1981. Lecturer trial tactics Practicing Law Institute, 1935-1941, 46-81. Lecturer lawgrad. division New York University, 1950-1955, Columbia University Law School, 1950-1951, 55, Law Science.Inst., University Texas, 1954-1955.
Berman first became nationally known in 1956 when he defended Staff Sergeant Matthew McKeon who was accused of manslaughter after leading men into a creek during a training exercise on Parris Island. Berman received criticism for defending an avowed anti-Zionist but countered his critics by stating that he was defending Sirhan"s rights and not his beliefs.
Member national advisory council Law-Medicine Research Institute, Boston University. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member Association of Bar of City of New York, American Bar Association, New York Bar Association (past executive committee), Metropolitan Trial Lawyers Association (past president, director), International Academy Trial Lawyers (past president, trustee), Brooklyn-Manhattan Trial Counsel Association (past president), Federation Insurance Counsel (past governor), International Association Insurance Counsel.
Married Alice R. Gaines, October 20, 1944 (deceased). Children: Eliza, Eli. Married Virginia Anne Berman.