Burstein, Herbert, 1915-1983

Herbert Burstein, an international lawyer, died of cancer Monday at Mount Sinai Hospital. He was 68 years old and lived in Lawrence, L.I.<p>
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During a 41-year legal career, Mr. Burstein practiced law not only in the United States, but also in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.
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He specialized in corporate mergers, transportation law and labor-management contracts. He also represented the TV Film Producers Association and the Restaurant League of New York.
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He served as special counsel for a House investigation of the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Truman Administration.
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Mr. Burstein is survived by his wife, Justice Beatrice S. Burstein of State Supreme Court; four daughters, Karen, of Woodmere, president of the State Civil Service Commission; Patricia, of Manhattan; Ellen, of Orlando, Fla., and Jessica, of Manhattan; two sons, John and Judd, both of Manhattan ; ; a brother, Abraham, of New Rochelle and two sisters, Jane Kaper of Coconut, Fla., and Bertha Lebedinsky of Queens, and a grandson, Devin Burstein.
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Funeral services were private. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 6 at Temple Israel, Lawrence, L.I.
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A version of this article appears in print on Oct. 26, 1983, Section D, Page 27 of the National edition with the headline: Herbert Burstein Dies; A Lawyer for 41 Years