Scott D. Bergin Direct Phone: 845-486-6854 sbergin@mccm.com

Education:
Hamilton College, B.A. 1982
Albany Law School, J.D. 1985

Admitted to Practice:
New York, 1986
Connecticut, 1985
US District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1986
US District Court for the Northern District of New York, 1986
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1986

Affiliations:
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
DRI - Defense Research Institute
Dutchess County Bar Association
New York State Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association

Awards:
New York Super Lawyers 2009 - Upstate

Civic:
Member and past President and Board Member of the Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Rhinebeck Zoning Board of Appeals
Board of Directors Astor Services for Children and Families/Astor Learning Center, Assistant Secretary
Board of Trustees Astor Services for Children and Families Foundation, Assistant Secretary
Vice President - FDR High School Hockey
Former Member and Officer of the Dutchess County SPCA
Former Coach for various youth hockey organizations including FDR High School Hockey

Litigation/Insurance Defense:
Representing businesses and individuals who are being sued for personal injury or property damage resulting from auto, premise liability or other types of accidents.  Conducting all phases of the personal injury case including trial.

Personal Injury - Plaintiff:
Representing clients who have sustained serious injuries due to auto, premise liability or other types of accidents.  Conducting all phases of the personal injury case including trial.

Subrogation:
Prosecuting and defending lawsuits commenced by insurance carriers to recover property damage payments as a result of fire, flood, oil spills and other accidents.  Conducting all phases of the case including trial.

Mediator/Arbitrator:
Acting as a mediator or arbitrator in personal injury and other disputes.

Scott and his wife, Renee, a pharmaceutical representative, make their home in the Town of Rhinebeck with their children, Patrick and Kathryn.

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