Robert Bertsche

Practice Areas

Robert A. Bertsche, a newspaper and magazine journalist-turned-lawyer, has counseled and litigated on behalf of journalists and news organizations for more than three decades. His clients range from the nation’s largest digital and print publishers to rural weekly newspapers, from documentary filmmakers to podcasters, to internet content providers of all types.

In addition to extensive experience litigating libel, privacy, copyright, and access claims in state and federal courts, Rob has a substantial clearance and prepublication review practice distinguished by his commitment to both editorial excellence and First Amendment values.

Career

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire

Professional Memberships

General counsel, New England Newspaper and Press Association

Director, New England First Amendment Coalition

Member, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Judiciary-Media Committee