Scott N Bergman

PRO

Scott N Bergman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Car accident Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

10319 Westlake Drive, Suite 490, Bethesda, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Scott

Biography

I'm a true battle tested underdog litigation fighter for my clients. I focus on what my clients' immediate needs are, help getting an action plan together and then focusing on the right settlement for their case. You are welcome to call me to discuss your options & rights in your particular matter.

I'm a true battle tested underdog litigation fighter for my clients. I focus on what my clients' immediate needs are, help getting an action plan together and then focusing on the right settlement for their case. You are welcome to call me to discuss your options & rights in your particular matter.

I'm a true battle tested underdog litigation fighter for my clients. I focus on what my clients' immediate needs are, help getting an action plan together and then focusing on the right settlement for their case. You are welcome to call me to discuss your options & rights in your particular matter.

I'm a true battle tested underdog litigation fighter for my clients. I focus on what my clients' immediate needs are, help getting an action plan together and then focusing on the right settlement for their case. You are welcome to call me to discuss your options & rights in your particular matter.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 80%

We have represented many THOUSANDS of victims of different kinds of injuries involving: Auto, Truck, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Slip & Falls, Pedestrian Impacts & other special injuries such as Workers Comp, Animal Bite, water & ice falls & Assault Battery

26 years | 3,800 cases

80%
Personal Injury 15%

We have represented many THOUSANDS of victims of different kinds of injuries involving: Auto, Truck, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Slip & Falls, Pedestrian Impacts & other special injuries such as Workers Comp, Animal Bite, water & ice falls & Assault Battery

26 years | 3,800 cases

15%
Workers Compensation 5%

We have represented HUNDREDS of victims of horrible "on the job" injuries which may take the victim years to recover from and usually requires us to fight every step for medicals, PTSD therapy, wage recovery & disability ratings with the Commission.

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 8 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 9 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 14 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2000

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Scott N Bergman, LLC

10319 Westlake Drive, Suite 490, Bethesda, MD, 20817

bergmanslaw.com

The Law Offices of Scott N. Bergman, LLC

5257 Buckeystown Pike, Suite 275, Frederick, MD, 21704

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Scott N Bergman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

200 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 46 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Brayam | September 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

If you’re injured, call Mr. Bergman

I was referred by a friend to Mr. Bergman after I was hit in a head on collision and this was my first time being in an MVA. It was very shocking, and I was not prepared for the injuries I would have to heal from after this accident. Thankfully, Mr. Bergman and his team were able to refer me to medic...al providers that helped me heal after this traumatic event. I am very happy that Mr. Bergman was able to settle my case for the entire policy limits. I feel very well taken care of and like I was treated as a priority. Thank you everyone and I highly recommend this firm to anyone who’s been injured.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

SCOTT GOT ME POLICY LIMITS AND MUCH MORE !

Dedicated, professional, persistent, strategic, and a top negotiator—that's who Scott is. Having worked as his paralegal about 10 years ago, I TRUST SCOTT COMPLETELY. I've witnessed firsthand his strong work ethic, dedication, and PASSION for getting the best results for his clients. Several mo...nths ago, I was in an accident involving a truck. The truck hit my axle, forcefully tilting my steering wheel and injuring my wrist. Days later, I developed pain in my lower back that felt like a sharp pinch. During my medical treatment, I discovered I had a disc protrusion I hadn't known about. According to my orthopedic doctor, the accident had AGGRAVATED this condition. I underwent all recommended medical care to recover as fully as possible during this period. Scott took my injuries seriously. He guided me through the process with thoughtful recommendations, showing genuine concern for my situation. After I completed my medical care, Karla, his right hand, and the team collected my medical records QUICKLY and prepared the case for demand. Scott then negotiated with the insurance companies for the best possible outcome. When Progressive dismissed my injuries and offered a pittance, Scott was prepared to sue. Knowing that a lawsuit is stressful for the clients and time consuming, Scott developed a strategy that ultimately led Progressive to SURRENDER ALL THE POLICY LIMITS! That was $30,000 !! But Scott didn't stop there. Based on the nature of my medical care, SCOTT BELIEVED I DESERVED MORE. He dealt with my insurance company filing a claim that WOULD NOT AFFECT MY INSURANCE PREMIUMS ….. AND ….. SECURED ME AN EXTRA $40,000. I couldn't believe it—I was ready to settle for less because EVEN less seemed reasonable to me. ….In other words, He went from $30k to $70,000!!! That was a BIG JUMP — a GREAT ONE! I couldn't believe it—I was ready to settle for less because EVEN less seemed reasonable to me!! Scott looked out for my best interests, DOUBLED DOWN on his efforts and he got me more than I could think of. I trusted his judgment, his experience, tenacity, and natural gift of persuasion to effectively ADVOCATE on MY BEHALF. This is who Scott is —> a true fighter, a skilled negotiator, and a highly intelligent individual WHO KNOWS how to outmaneuver insurance companies. If you need a professional lawyer who truly cares for his clients and fights for the best possible results, SCOTT IS YOUR BEST CHOICE !

Posted by Tasnmeem | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Rear ended and injured

This is my first accident and my parents helped find an attorney to represent me. I was involved in an accident where I was rear ended and caused me to be injured. Mr. Bergman and his team helped me feel very supportive and the medical professionals that they referred to help heal after the collision... also made me feel very supported. Thanks to the care of the medical professionals, I was able to walk away fully healed from my injuries. Mr. Bergman and his team delivered a very fair resolution for my case and I would highly recommend them to anyone who has been injured in an incident that’s not their fault.

Posted by Claudia | October 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Perdido en traducción solución gracias al abogado

Estuve en un accidente en Virginia la persona que me choco no tenia seguro de auto y tuve que hacer un reclamo con mi propio seguro. En hacer eso, mi aseguranza requirió que haga un testimonio grabado de lo que paso y usaron eso en mi contra para negar mi caso. Después de haberle explicado bien al ab...ogado y su asistenta lo que paso, ellos llamaron a mi seguro y pidieron una copia de mi testimonio grabado para escuchar exactamente que dije yo y como se tradujo. La asistenta noto que hubieron muchos errores en la traducción de lo que dije y mando sus correcciones a mi seguro para rectificar lo que paso. Quisieron ignorar lo que no tenían bien hecho y después que el abogado metió papeles a la corte fue que al fin pudieron solucionar mi reclamo. Estoy agradecida porque en realidad pudieron llegar a una solución y yo pensé que no la iba ver. Recomiendo a Sr. Bergman y su equipo, si le ponen atención al caso de uno.

Posted by Jimmy | August 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hit and Run by a Racer on 270

I was in a horrible accident where I was hit and run by a racer on the 270 MD and I suffered the most life changing injuries. I was recommend to Scott because he has represented my family members and immediately he referred me to the best network of doctors that he works with to take care of me. I en...ded up having surgery to fix my right knee and if it wasn’t for Mr. Bergman and the doctors advocating for my care and case, I wouldn’t have received the settlement I got. Allstate was putting up a HUGE fight not wanting to settle my case without reviewing all my documents even though I had a case worth greater than the limits of their policy. Mr. Bergman put Allstate in their place and got every penny available that was on the table. The money that I have gained from this experience is blood money and doesn’t begin to cover the pain and suffering that my family and I have suffered but it does help reset for lost time. I want to also share a story about my best friend that died a year and half prior to my accident, who got t-boned, said he was fine, and then the following day died because he had a hemorrhage in his brain. Please, whoever is reading this, if you have been in even the smallest of accidents, GET CHECKED OUT BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, you never know. I highly recommend Mr. Bergman and his team, they fight for EVERYTHING!

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Scott N Bergman's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Rosenblum

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Scott on multiple matters- usually involving difficult liability and or complicated damage issues. He is organized, tenacious, caring and always successful in obtaining a fair and just result for his client."

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George Grasso

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Scott on several cases over the past year or so, and I can honestly say that he is one of the most knowledgeable, kind, and passionate attorneys that I have ever dealt with in any capacity. Anyone who is lucky enough to have Scott as their attorney will rest assured knowing that they are in the hands of the best, and that they will receive the utmost attention and the most diligent and effective representation possible."

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Andrew Chiang

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bergman is a fierce advocate for his clients. He has an ability to take on difficult and complex problems and achieve great results for the people and businesses he represents. He is tactful, shrewd and very detailed in his work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2023

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2022

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2021

Top 100 Trial Attorneys, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2019

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Lead Counsel Rated, Thomson Reuters

2016

Top Lawyer Award, Who's Who In American Law

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

A+ Business Rating, Better Business Bureau

1995

Outstanding Achievement Award, Who's Who Among American Law Students

1994

Outstanding Achievement Award, Who's Who Among American Law Students

1993

Outstanding Achievement Award, Who's Who Among American Law Students

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner of Firm, The Law Offices of Scott N. Bergman, LLC

1994 - 1996

Prosecutor under special license, State Attorney's Office of GA, Fulton County

1989 - 1989

MP Internship, British Parliament UK

Associations

2021 - Present

United States District Court for Western Wisconsin

Admitted to Practice

2021 - Present

United States District Court for Eastern Wisconsin

Admitted to Practice

2020 - Present

United States District Court for Massachusetts

Admitted to Practice

2017 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Admitted to Practice

2017 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

Boston Bar Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Second Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Seventh Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Eighth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Fifth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the First Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For Veteran Claims

Admitted to Practice

2015 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of International Trade

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

American Association for Justice

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Attorney Member

2001 - Present

United States Tax Court

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States District Court for Maryland

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States District Court for Colorado

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Tenth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2001 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

United States Court of Federal Claims

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

United States District Court for District of Columbia

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

District of Columbia Bar Foundation

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

Alumni

1987 - Present

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity

Alumni

2015 - 2018

Sports Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2013 - 2018

National Football League Players Association

NFLPA Certified Agent

2002 - 2004

District of Columbia Bar, Litgation Section Steering Committee

Steering Committee Member Leader

2001 - 2016

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bergman v. District of Columbia, 986 A.2d 1208 (DCCA 2010),

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Education

1994

John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

New York Institute of Technology

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1990

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

University of London

study abroad

1989

Gothenburg University

study abroad

1988

University of Denver

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

North Miami Beach Senior High

HSD

1986

High School in Israel

study abroad

Speaking Engagements

2002

District of Columbia Bar, Litigation Section

17th Judicial Reception

2002

District of Columbia Bar, Litigation Section

Overhaul of the DC Bar Rules

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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