Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FrIDAy, FEBrUAry 6, 2026 Saugus native Matt Rubner builds statewide legal practice while staying rooted in his hometown F or Attorney Matt Rubner, Saugus is more than the place he grew up — it is where generations of his family have lived, worked and built their lives. Matt comes from a long line of Saugus residents, with family roots in the town stretching back to his great-great-grandparents. His mother continues to live in Saugus and is a graduate of Saugus High School, as is his sister. Matt attended elementary school in town at the former Oaklandvale Elementary School, and he says Saugus has always remained central to who he is. Growing up, Matt spent his time playing Saugus Little League, traveling Route 1 with his family and sharing meals at longtime local institutions, such as Kowloon and the late If We Happen To Meet By Accident ... You’ll Be Glad You Found Us! There is a difference between the rest and the BEST! Celebrating 46 Years In Business! TONY’S AUTO BODY Call or Visit 781-321-0032 34 Sharon Street Malden, MA 02148 TONYSAUTOBODYLLC.COM COME VISIT OUR STATE OF THE ART BODY SHOP • Computerized Paint Matching (State of the Art Spray Booth) • Computerized Frame Machines • P.P.G. Refinishing System • R134 + 1234yf A/C Machines Fully Insured -RS2415 Insurance Company Approval ALL OUR WORK IS GUARANTEED! TONY BARTOLO Owner 46 Years Let Us Handle Your Next Insurance Claim. Go With the BEST It Doesn’t Get BETTER! RENTAL CARS Available Hilltop Steak House, once a premier gathering place for families across the North Shore. “Those places were part of everyday life in Saugus,” Matt said. “They’re where a lot of memories were made.” Today, Matt is a successful personal injury attorney, representing clients throughout the North Shore and Greater Boston in cases involving car accidents, pedestrian injuries and premises liability. While his legal practice has expanded statewide, he continues to focus on representing residents from Saugus and the surrounding North Shore communities. Matt’s work has earned professional recognition across Massachusetts. He has been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor awarded to attorneys under the age of 40 and limited to less than 2.5 percent of lawyers nationwide. The selection process includes peer nominations, independent research and evaluation of professional achievement. So far this year locally, Matt secured a six-figure personal injury recovery on behalf of an elderly Saugus resident who suffered a serious injury in a retail store along Route 1. The case involved allegations of unsafe conditions on the property and required extensive litigation and hard-fought negotiations to resolve. In addition to that matter, Matt has handled multiple other six-figure injury cases and has been involved in resolving million-dollar personal injury claims during his career. “Accidents can change someone’s life in an instant,” Matt said. “Especially for older residents, an injury can affect independence, health, and financial seSUPER BOWL | FROM PAGE 3 was $18,000, he said. He said he was able to save up the money, thanks to his “great job” at GE and his drive to keep the tradition alive. But now that he’s retired and on a fixed income, traveling to the Super Bowl to see his beloved Patriots became out of Matthew Rubner Attorney-At-Law curity. It’s important that people understand their rights and have their cases evaluated carefully, with strong advocacy on their side.” Matt said that belief is deeply personal for him. More than a decade ago, his family lost his brother in a crash caused by a drunk driver. The experience pushed him toward the law and shaped his commitment to fighting for injured victims and their families, as well as holding negligent parties accountable. Matt’s practice focuses on personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian injuries, slip-and-fall cases and other negligence claims. He emphasizes direct attorney involvement and thorough case preparation in each matter he handles. Despite professional success, Matt says his connection to Saugus remains strong. “This town shaped my values,” he said. “Blue-collar hard work, fairness, and looking out for people — those lessons started here.” More information about Matt’s practice is available at https:// www.injuryfirmboston.com or by calling 978-394-0347. reach. “I’m gonna miss this one, though … unfortunately,” he said. Even though they won’t be making the trip to the Super Bowl this year, Gould has found ways to show up for the Patriots. He attended the recent Patriots’ playoff games in Foxborough. He watched the SUPER BOWL | SEE PAGE 11
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