Heisler & Feldman, P.C. - Springfield, MA
Heisler and Feldman, P.C. is an award-winning employee rights, tenant advocacy, and consumer protection law firm based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1996, the firm utilizes a fee-shifting and contingency model that allows low- and moderate-income residents across western Massachusetts to fight unlawful evictions, wage theft, workplace discrimination, and predatory business practices without upfront retainers.
Trailblazing Worker, Tenant, and Consumer Rights Advocacy in Springfield
Standing up against an abusive landlord, a multi-million-dollar employer, or a deceptive corporation can feel impossible for everyday working families. Located in the historic Stearns Building at 293 Bridge Street, Suite 322 in downtown Springfield, Massachusetts, Heisler and Feldman, P.C. has leveled the legal playing field for clients across Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties since 1996. Founded by prominent civil rights litigators Hugh D. Heisler, Joel H. Feldman, and Daniel Ordorica, the firm is dedicated to advancing economic justice. When confronting wage theft, predatory rent increases, or wrongful termination, workers and renters often urgently need an employment lawyer or housing attorney who possesses the courtroom courage to hold powerful interests accountable.
What makes Heisler and Feldman, P.C. truly unique is its groundbreaking public interest private practice model. Recognizing that many working individuals earn too much to qualify for free legal aid yet cannot afford the thousands of dollars required for traditional private retainers, the firm handles matters without advance payment. By leveraging federal and state fee-shifting statutes and contingency fee arrangements, the firm ensures that negligent landlords, abusive employers, and fraudulent car dealerships pay attorney fees when clients prevail. Whether you seek to hire an employment lawyer to recover unpaid overtime wages or find an experienced attorney to stop an illegal eviction, the firm delivers aggressive and compassionate representation.
Comprehensive Employment and Worker Rights Practice Areas
The firm employment and labor lawyers fight tirelessly on behalf of employees suffering from unlawful workplace practices across Massachusetts:
- Wage and hour rights: Litigating under the Massachusetts Wage Act to recover unpaid overtime, minimum wage shortfalls, stolen tips, misclassification of independent contractors, and mandatory treble damages.
- Workplace discrimination lawyers advocacy: Defending workers against unlawful employment discrimination based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, and sexual orientation before state and federal courts.
- Wrongful termination lawyers representation: Protecting employees fired in retaliation for reporting safety violations, asserting statutory wage rights, or filing workers compensation claims.
- Workplace harassment and leave rights: Holding employers accountable for hostile work environments, sexual harassment, and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave.
Dedicated Tenant Rights and Consumer Protection Services
In addition to workplace litigation, Heisler and Feldman, P.C. is renowned across western Massachusetts for exceptional housing and consumer advocacy:
- Tenant rights and eviction defense: Representing residential tenants in Western Division Housing Court against retaliatory evictions, dangerous building code violations, lack of heat, and unlawful rent hikes.
- Consumer protection and auto fraud: Holding predatory car dealerships, finance companies, and retailers liable for fraud, deceptive financing, and lemon law violations under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.
- Unfair debt collection defense: Shielding consumers from abusive collection agencies, harassing phone calls, and improper bank account attachments.
Recognized Community Leadership with Bilingual Accessibility
Heisler and Feldman, P.C. has earned widespread acclaim, including consistent ranking among the top consumer protection lawyers in Springfield, honors from Super Lawyers, and ongoing community partnerships with organizations like Springfield No One Leaves. Operating from 293 Bridge Street, Suite 322 in Springfield, the firm offers full bilingual services in English and Spanish, ensuring language is never a barrier to justice.
Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the firm provides free initial case evaluations. For workers, tenants, and consumers seeking fearless trial attorneys who champion fairness without requiring costly upfront retainers, Heisler and Feldman, P.C. provides the steadfast advocacy necessary to vindicate your rights.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Metro Center neighborhood of downtown Springfield, MA.
Building Location
This is a 6-story commercial building and parking structure on Bridge Street. It is easily found near local landmarks like Saint Francis of Assisi Chapel and TD Bank.
Parking Details
Convenient public parking is available directly within the 6-story parking building, and public street-side parking is also nearby.
Public Transit
Served by PVTA Route R10 (Westfield / W Springfield via Route 20); nearest stop is at Dwight / Worthington.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk into the office entrance of the Bridge Street facility, take the elevator to the 3rd floor, and locate Suite 322.