Robert I. Feinberg, Class Action Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
Boston, MA
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Robert I. Feinberg is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Feinberg & Alban PC.
- Based in
- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Robert I. Feinberg: Robert I. Feinberg is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Feinberg & Alban PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Robert takes class action matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Robert takes personal injury matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Robert takes product liability matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert I. Feinberg — class action lawyer in Boston
Robert I. Feinberg is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Feinberg & Alban PC.
Robert I. Feinberg has the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period and he has the highest personal injury settlement in Massachusetts in the last year. In a landmark victory, a Massachusetts Superior Court jury awarded Mr. Feinberg’s client $7.7 million including interest as a result of a boiler explosion, the highest injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period, excluding medical malpractice. The victory for the industrial worker was achieved despite years of claims that he was at fault for his accident and thereby entitled to nothing.
As reported in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2019, Mr. Feinberg resolved a construction site accident for $5.35 million dollars. The young construction worker had suffered very serious leg injuries. The defendant, the general contractor, argued that the responsibility for this roofing accident was that of the plaintiff’s employer and not the general contractor. The case successfully resolved after numerous depositions. Mr. Feinberg hired 11 experts, 3 on construction site safety and management, and 8 on damages. Also as reported in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in 2019, Mr. Feinberg along with Colleen Santora tried a pedestrian/motor vehicle accident in which their client suffered a severe calcaneous fracture. The jury returned a verdict of $1.1 million dollars, far in excess of the insurance company’s offer.
Robert I. Feinberg has been a very well known personal injury attorney in Massachusetts for more than 35 years. He has won numerous awards and recognitions, including the designation of Super Lawyer in the category of personal injury for each of the fifteen years that honor has been given. Robert Feinberg has also been listed as an “Outstanding Lawyer of America”, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also been selected for inclusion in the American Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Massachusetts. Mr. Feinberg has testified before the Massachusetts Joint House/Senate Insurance Committee on insurance coverage. He has also lectured more than ten times to other attorneys on the handling personal injury cases, especially concerning trial practice. His court pleadings have been used as a teaching tool for members of the American Association of Justice. Attorney Feinberg is a 25-year member of the Board of Governors of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. Mr. Feinberg and the firm has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest peer rating service for lawyers. He also has a perfect rating of “10” from AVVO and is included in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. He has authored more than three hundred blogs and articles on trial practice, evidence, and insurance law, many of which are videos and on the firm's website.
Robert's approach to class action cases
Robert I. Feinberg has the highest personal injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five year period and he has the highest personal injury settlement in Massachusetts in the last year. In a landmark victory, a Massachusetts Superior Court jury awarded Mr. Feinberg’s client $7.7 million including interest as a result of a boiler explosion, the highest injury verdict in Massachusetts over a five…
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Pennsylvania
J.D. · 1982
Robert studied at J.D. in University of Pennsylvania.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Pennsylvania. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Robert I. Feinberg in Boston, Massachusetts
Robert's primary office is at Boston, Massachusetts, 02108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Robert I. Feinberg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert I. Feinberg
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Robert is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new class action clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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