What We Do

The Lawyers Clearinghouse provides pro bono legal services to nonprofit organizations, groups seeking nonprofit status, and guests of area homeless shelters. We offer lawyers meaningful and rewarding pro bono opportunities. We also provide educational programs for nonprofit organizations and lawyers.

For Nonprofits

We will match you with a pro bono lawyer to meet your legal needs


For Lawyers and Firms

We provide rewarding pro bono opportunities to serve the community


For Shelter Guests

We provide free legal services to shelter guests


Press, News, Events

The Lawyers Clearinghouse has entered into a new partnership with Pfizer and DLA Piper US LLP. We are now their local sponsor for a series of seminars dealing with various legal topics for nonprofits. The seminars will be video conferenced into different DLA Piper offices. Two successful seminars have been held and two more will be scheduled for the spring. Stay tuned for topics and dates to be announced soon.

For more information about this program, contact Machiko Sano Hewitt at 617 778-1954. Registration is required for all programs.

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We are effective and efficient.

On a budget of only $160k, we are able to provide the community with over a million dollars of donated legal services. The nonprofits that receive our services are then able to provide extensive services in their own communities.