Clyde D. Bergstresser

Clyde Bergstresser is a distinguished trial attorney based in New England, renowned for his expertise in complex legal and medical malpractice cases. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Clyde has been recognized multiple times by Best Lawyers in America, earning the title of Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice in Boston for both 2014 and 2017. He consistently ranks among the top Super Lawyers in Massachusetts.

Clyde’s career is marked by numerous high-profile verdicts and settlements, some of the largest in New England. He specializes in representing plaintiffs across a broad spectrum of legal malpractice cases, including those related to corporate and business law, personal injury, whistleblower actions, and contract disputes. His extensive experience also covers catastrophic personal injury litigation such as medical and psychiatric malpractice, premises liability, worksite injuries, and wrongful death.

A pivotal figure in legal precedents, Clyde served as the trial and appellate counsel in the seminal Massachusetts case, Glicklich v. Spievack, which set key standards in causation for delayed cancer diagnosis cases. He continues to advocate for patients and families affected by delayed cancer diagnoses. He additionally played a significant role as trial counsel in Rogers v. Okin, a groundbreaking civil rights case that established procedural safeguards for psychiatric inpatients, during a notable 74-day trial.

Beyond his practice, Clyde is a committed educator, frequently lecturing at institutions such as Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE), Harvard Medical School, and various bar associations. His insights benefit both legal and medical professionals, enhancing their understanding of the intersection between law and patient care.

Clyde holds an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and was elected President of Eta Kappa Nu, the honor society for Electrical and Computer Engineering. His technical background and legal acumen make him a formidable presence in the courtroom and a trusted advocate for his clients.