Northampton, MA

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.

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.

Lisa S. Lippiello

Lisa S. Lippiello has nearly 40 years of experience in criminal law, serving as a criminal defense attorney since 2006. Her practice also includes family law, personal injury, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ related matters. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts federal and state courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court, and is a trained mediator.

Earlon L. Seeley, Jr.

Earlon L. Seeley, Jr. is a founding partner of Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C., practicing personal injury and workers' compensation law since 1972. He specializes in medical malpractice, product defects, and construction site accidents, with many successful settlements over $1 million. He has lectured and chaired seminars, served on bar association committees, and is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Board of Governors. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and was named a 'Massachusetts Super Lawyer'. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and the Social Security Administration.

Robert W. Shute

Attorney Robert W. Shute founded The Injury Law Office of Robert W. Shute in 2000, focusing on personal injury cases. With over 25 years of experience, he previously worked in the City Solicitor’s Office for Holyoke, Massachusetts, and as a senior partner in a Pioneer Valley litigation firm. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers. He earned his BA in Economics from Stonehill College and his JD from The Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.