Windsor, CT

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.

Austin Berescik-Johns

Attorney Berescik-Johns practices primarily in civil litigation, torts, and appeals, representing individuals and small businesses in Connecticut. He has litigated an array of legal issues through trial, as well as the Connecticut and federal appellate courts. His experience includes claims involving negligence, breach of contract, asbestos exposure, unfair trade practices, drunk driver liability, medical malpractice, products liability, sexual assault, motorcycle accidents, tractor trailer collisions, and wrongful death. Attorney Berescik-Johns is actively involved in the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA). He currently serves on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Appellate Advocacy, and Cyber Security and Technology Committees. He recently completed serving on the State of the Legal Profession Task Force, Technology Subcommittee, which began in 2019, and previously served on the Executive Committee of the CBA’s Young Lawyer Section from 2012 to 2020. In addition, he previously served on the Board of Directors of the New England Bar Association, and represented his colleagues through the CBA House of Delegates, as well as the American Bar Association House of Delegates. Attorney Berescik-Johns is also a fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a member of the American Counsel Association. He has been peer-nominated and named as a Connecticut Rising Star and/or “Super Lawyer” by the independent information corporation Thompson Reuters every year from 2018 to 2023. Attorney Berescik-Johns obtained a J.D. from Quinnipiac University (Hamden, Connecticut), and a B.A. in philosophy from Trinity College (Hartford, Connecticut). He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

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.

Patrick J. McHugh

Patrick J. McHugh is a partner at PSRB, focusing on motor vehicle accidents, defective products, negligent medical care, and representation before the Social Security Administration and civil courts. His prior experience as an insurance attorney and litigation claim supervisor provides valuable insight into insurance practices, enabling effective client representation. He is a proficient negotiator and advocate. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Merrimack College and a Juris Doctor from Massachusetts School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts state courts and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Hampden County Bar Association, and Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer in America.

Earlon L. Seeley III

Earlon L. Seeley III is a third-generation lawyer at PSRB and a partner, concentrating in personal injury litigation, workers' compensation, and Social Security. He previously served as Senior Legislative Assistant to U.S. Congressman Sherrod Brown. He is a graduate of George Washington University and Washington College of Law. He has served as a panelist for MCLE seminars and authored chapters in MCLE Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Updates. He was named a Massachusetts 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers in 2006 and 2007. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts state and federal courts, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, and the Social Security Administration. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and Hampden County Bar Association, and a director of the MA Academy of Trial Lawyers.