Catherine A. Bednar

Partner

Boston, MA
D 617.963.5976
cbednar@fmglaw.com

Education

  • J.D., Northeastern University School of Law
  • M.S., Civil & Environmental Engineering, Tufts University
  • B.A., Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College
Overview

Catherine Bednar is a Partner in Freeman Mathis & Gary’s Boston office, Chair of the firm's Environmental national practice team, and Vice-Chair of the firm's Northeast Coverage team. She is an experienced litigator in state and federal courts, with a focus on professional liability claims, construction litigation and insurance coverage.

Ms. Bednar has represented architects, engineers, accountants, attorneys and other professionals in the defense of malpractice claims. In addition to her litigation practice, Ms. Bednar advises her professional services clients on contract negotiation and risk management best practices.

Ms. Bednar has defended a wide array of businesses, condominium associations and individuals against high-exposure claims for personal injury, property damage and monetary losses. She has significant experience handling environmental disputes, including matters involving the Massachusetts Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention Act (Chapter 21E) and the federal Clean Water Act.

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Bar Admissions

Massachusetts

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Affiliations
  • WBA
  • MDLA
Awards and Recognition
  • Recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” by Law & Politics magazine in the area of Professional Liability: Defense, 2016
Classes/Seminars Taught
  • “A Roadmap for Defending Covered and Non-covered Claims: Part 1 – Reservation of Rights Letters” (webinar) (March 2020)
  • “Reducing Risk for Yourself, Your Company and Your Clients” – Managing Engineering Liability and Risk Seminar, Half Moon Education, Inc., Boston, Massachusetts (March 2020)
  • “Insurance and Legal Issues for Architects” Central Massachusetts Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Worcester, Massachusetts (September 2015)