Amherst, MA

Matthew A. Rubner

Matthew A. Rubner is an attorney known for his unwavering dedication to defending clients' rights and his reputation as a skilled litigator. He gained experience at a large firm specializing in social security and personal injury law before establishing his own client-centered practice. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Florida, the Supreme Court of the United States, and several U.S. District Courts.

Carl W. Lindley, Jr.

Attorney Carl W. Lindley, Jr, a partner at Farber & Lindley LLC Attorneys at Law, practices in Massachusetts and before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Attorney Lindley has effectively represented litigants in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court, as well as the Juvenile and Housing Court systems. He has also practiced before many administrative agencies and boards, including the Board of Bar Overseers (BBO), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Massachusetts Fire Safety Commission's Automatic Sprinkler Appeals Board, and the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Directing. Attorney Lindley’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including prosecuting and defending serious personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bite cases, and professional malpractice claims. Additionally, Attorney Lindley has successfully handled business and landlord-tenant litigation, including housing discrimination, reasonable accommodation issues, lead paint litigation, summary process actions, warranty of habitability and quiet enjoyment claims, lease violations, security deposit claims, and class action litigation. He is proud to have been appointed to the Board of Bar Overseers Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys for 2018 and 2019 to provide representation to attorneys facing disciplinary actions. Attorney Lindley graduated cum laude from Western New England University School of Law in Springfield, MA, and was the Assistant Production Editor of the Law Review. He is a graduate of Worcester State College, where he was a member of the Business Administration Honor Society. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a rising star in 2013, 2014, and 2015 as published in Boston Magazine. Attorney Lindley teaches a course at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA, entitled “Landlord Tenant Law - How to be a Smart Landlord” and has acted as an adjunct faculty member at Salter College in West Boylston, MA, where he taught Law and Ethics courses. Attorney Lindley previously acted as General Counsel for a property management company in Western Massachusetts, handling all legal issues facing a small business. He was previously employed as an associate at Shumway, Giguere & Fox, P.C. in Worcester, MA, where he represented both professional and amateur sports teams, franchises, and entertainment facilities in various litigation matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Attorney Lindley worked for Premier Insurance Company of Massachusetts in various positions, including as an investigator in the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and adjusted automobile injury and liability claims. He has extensive knowledge of insurance policies. He has provided pro bono advice and counsel to members of the community and nonprofit organizations.

Lawrence J. Farber

Attorney Lawrence J. Farber, a founding partner of Farber & Lindley LLC Attorneys at Law, has been practicing law for over 30 years. Attorney Farber concentrates his practice on landlord-tenant law, discrimination, wrongful discharge from employment, personal injury, and general civil litigation. He has extensive trial experience, in both jury and trials before judges, in the Housing, District, Superior, and Federal Courts. In addition to experience in appellate matters, he had trial experience before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Attorney Farber was the chair of the Western Division Housing Court Bench-Bar committee from 2003 to April 2008 and was the co-chair of the statewide Housing Court Bench-Bar Committee. He is a past member of the Massachusetts Bar Association subcommittee on landlord-tenant law and a past president of the Hampshire County Bar Association. He served a three-year appointment on the Board of Delegates to the Massachusetts Bar Association. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation from 2010-2018. He has chaired or conducted numerous continuing legal education panels on landlord-tenant law in both residential and commercial contexts.

Robert J. Lefebvre

With over 30 years of experience, Bob has combined his undergraduate degree in business administration with his legal training to develop a comprehensive practice in Business Planning, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, as well as a proven track record of successfully handling a wide variety of Personal Injury cases. Previously an adjunct faculty member at the Elms College, Bob has lectured and written on these practice areas. He grew up in the Chicopee area, and he knows Holyoke, Springfield, Amherst and the surrounding towns well. As managing partner, Bob is proud of Gelinas & Lefebvre’s proven success providing its clients with sophisticated legal representation typically available at larger firms.

Richard D. Gelinas

Richard Gelinas, Attorney in Chicopee MA with over 60 years legal experience. Richard has served as President of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, lifetime member and a fellow of the American Bar Associations, member of the Judicial Nominating Committee and numerous other volunteer offices in local, state and national bar associations. Dick is one of the most highly regarded members of the bar. Trusted and respected for his integrity and sense of fairness, Dick is often sought out for his unique problem solving approach to complex legal issues. Having tried over a thousand cases Dick’s experience and depth of knowledge provides the firm with a unique advantage to successful client case resolution.

James W. Gelinas

Jim inherited his father Richard’s problem solving abilities, Jim is often appointed by the Probate and Family Court for various complicated and problematic estates and guardianships. Being both an experienced litigator and estate planning and administration practitioner, Jim carries unique qualifications. Appointed one of the youngest Public Administrators for Hampden County to serve as fiduciary for estates with no executors, Jim was recognized in 2002 by Business West Magazine as one of the top ten attorneys under 40 in the region and voted Super Lawyer by Boston Magazine.

Peter Vickery

Peter is a graduate of Oxford University (Jesus College), the University of the West of England, Boston University School of Law, and the Center for Public Policy & Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is a former member of the Governor’s Council (the elected body that reviews the Massachusetts governor’s nominations to the state courts) and of the State Ballot Law Commission. Peter is admitted to practice in the state courts of Massachusetts as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts. In addition to practicing law, Peter has taught courses on public policy, legislative drafting, and negotiation.