Roy Bjorlin represents clients in complex, high-stakes litigation, vigorously representing individuals and companies in matters involving catastrophic personal injuries, employment, and business disputes. He also handles matters involving claims of professional malpractice, construction defects, and product liability. Roy regularly counsels employers on state and federal employment laws and builds strong client relationships by providing clear and concise analysis that leads to cost-effective and favorable resolutions.
Before Bowditch
Before joining Bowditch & Dewey, Roy practiced as a litigator at Boston-area law firms, representing clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters. Earlier in his career, he worked as a claims professional, an experience that strengthened his understanding of the insurance industry and coverage issues. Roy began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where he tried more than a dozen cases before juries.
Besides work
When Roy is not in court, you can often find him coaching youth lacrosse, in a rink watching his kids play hockey, and playing guitar.
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Education
- J.D., Suffolk University Law School
- B.A., College of the Holy Cross
- Obtained summary judgment in Massachusetts state court in favor of a board member of a start-up company involving allegations of Massachusetts Wage Act violations brought by former executive.
- Received summary judgment in Massachusetts state court in an employment practices liability case that involved allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace brought pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws c. 151B.
- Obtained dismissal of whistleblower claim against an employer in Massachusetts state court brought pursuant to Massachusetts General Law c. 149, section 185.
- Received summary judgment in Massachusetts state court for a town official in a case involving allegations of defamation and tortious interference with business.
- Obtained defense verdict at trial in state court in Massachusetts in an automobile accident case involving significant personal injuries sustained by plaintiff.
- Obtained defense verdict at trial in state court in Massachusetts in an automobile accident case involving significant personal injuries sustained by plaintiff.