Cambridge, MA

Kevin J. Mahoney

Kevin J. Mahoney is a Cambridge, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer recognized nationwide for his high-profile courtroom victories, bestselling book on cross-examination, Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination, novel insights into trial strategy, and numerous television appearances. He is known for overturning a 1st-degree murder conviction and has won 53 of his last 56 trials. He has been named one of 'The Top 100 Trial Lawyers' consistently since 2007 by the National Trial Lawyers and rated '10.0/10.0 for superb' by Avvo. He also maintains an active civil practice with an undefeated civil trial record. He served as an assistant district attorney for the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office from 1991 to 1993. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a B.A. degree in English and from the New England School of Law, where he earned a coveted membership on the New England Law Review. He won the American Jurisprudence Award for Clinical Evidence in 1988. He is a member of the Massachusetts, New York, and Federal District Court bars, a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a frequent on-air legal analyst for FOX News Live, FOX & friends, CNN, Nancy Grace, truTV and Greater Boston with Emily Rooney.

Steven Altman

Steven Altman is the managing partner of Altman & Altman LLP. He graduated from Trinity College in 1989 with a B.S. in Economics and received his J.D. from Suffolk University in 1992. He is admitted to the state and federal bar in Massachusetts. His practice primarily focuses on civil and criminal litigation, handling complex civil matters including wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injury cases, premises liability injury claims, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, defective products claims, and other catastrophic injury claims. He has helped the firm collect millions of dollars in settlements and case verdicts. He also co-manages the criminal defense practice. Steven is known for his accessibility to clients, providing his cell phone number and responding to inquiries around the clock. He contributes to the firm's legal blogs and is a legal contributor to Discovery Channel’s 'Investigation Discovery’s Breaking Point'. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers, Massachusetts Bar Association, and American Association of Justice, and supports charities like The Jimmy Fund and The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. He is also a little league and youth basketball coach and a sports fan.

Steven Altman

Steven Altman is a founding partner at Altman & Altman LLP since 1992, specializing in criminal defense and complex personal injury cases. He holds a B.S. in Economics from Trinity College and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts. Steven has consistently received Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV rating and has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys, AVVO, and Justia.

Donald W. Blakesley

Donald W. Blakesley (1950-2021) was a distinguished lawyer concentrating in civil trial practice and a member of the firm since 1978. He was recognized as a top practitioner of workers' compensation law in Massachusetts and listed in The Best Lawyer's in America. He graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Western New England College School of Law, where he was on the Law Review and an Adjunct Professor for 10 years. He was admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and the Social Security Administration. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. He was also named a 'Massachusetts Super Lawyer' and held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

George J. West

Dedicated Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Appellate Attorney serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. George J. West is an established litigator known for personalized attention and aggressive representation.

Charles R. Casartello, Jr.

Charles R. Casartello, Jr. is the managing partner at PSRB, specializing in personal injury litigation, workers' compensation, and Social Security law since 1990. He is known for representing injured workers and labor unions in Massachusetts, and is a skilled negotiator and aggressive advocate. He has been recognized for his work in workers' health and safety, receiving the William Pynchon award, Harriet Louise Hardy Award (2000), Griffin's Friends Children's Cancer Funds' Silent Hero (2003), and the Massachusetts Bar Association Community Service Award (2003). He represents clients in various personal injury cases and employment discrimination/ERISA claims. His background includes experience as a U.S. Senate staff assistant and a corporate attorney/human resources manager. He graduated from Western New England College of Law after attending U.S. Coast Guard Academy and Springfield College. He practices in Massachusetts state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and the Social Security Administration. He was also included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work as a Worker’s Compensation attorney.

Daniel E. Blakesley

Daniel E. Blakesley is an associate attorney at PSRB, focusing on personal injury law, including workers' compensation, medical malpractice, car accidents, and slip and fall accidents. He previously worked for ten years as a claims adjuster for a major Massachusetts workers' compensation insurer, providing him with valuable insight into claims valuation. He is a skilled negotiator and advocate. He graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree and Suffolk University with a Juris Doctor degree. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Hampden County Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. He was named 'Best Lawyers, Ones To Watch' in 2024.