“I’m always interested in trying to assist people who otherwise can’t afford legal services, but I’m a commercial real estate lawyer, so it’s sometimes challenging to find cases that line up with my experience. I’m glad I was able to …
Once or twice a month, attorney Dick Bauer joins Legal Clinic Director Mia Friedman and a rotating team of volunteer lawyers at one of eight Boston-area homeless shelters for the Clearinghouse’s Legal Clinic for the Homeless program. Now in his …
Dedicated Lawyer Brings Years of Experience to Legal Clinic Program Read more »
Paul Tremblay is a Clinical Professor of Law at Boston College Law School, where he directs the Community Enterprise Clinic, which engages students in direct representation of low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Paul has been a …
Meet the Board: Paul Tremblay, Professor, Boston College Law School Read more »
“I would like to thank you for taking up my causes and all of your legal advice along the way. I especially would like to thank you for your humanity. I never felt less than a real person even though …
“Whether it’s paying clients or non-paying clients, the entire legal industry is a service industry; you’re there to help people. [This case] gave me the opportunity to not only put my law degree to good use helping someone who wouldn’t …
“Pro bono is such an important part of any legal practitioner’s career. As lawyers, we must strive to serve the interests of justice, which cannot be done without improving access to justice for all. We have a duty as professionals …
The Lawyers Clearinghouse connects pro bono lawyers with nonprofits and people in need to promote access to justice, strengthen communities, and end homelessness. We are small, dedicated group of attorneys looking for a Fellow with a sense of humor, a …
Janet Donovan didn’t always want to be a lawyer. She had started her career in social work and later transitioned to advocacy work at a domestic violence agency. It was there that she saw firsthand the crucial efforts of the volunteer …
Janet Donovan Plays Crucial Role in Growing Fellows Program Read more »
Over 100 members of Boston’s nonprofit and legal communities gathered at the Adams Courthouse on October 12 to help Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission kick off another year of the Access to Justice Fellows Program. Created …
Access to Justice Fellows Program Kicks Off Sixth Year Read more »
This is part two of our newest feature: Meet the Board! Members of the Clearinghouse Board of Directors work in both the legal and nonprofit sectors. Their wide variety of practice areas and skill sets are an invaluable resource as the Clearinghouse expands …
Meet the Board: Elizabeth Lintz, Director, Goulston & Storrs Read more »
