Lawyer Referral Service
Know a good lawyer? We do.
One call away . . . Let us connect you to a lawyer.
There are times when legal assistance is necessary. Whether you
are buying or selling a home, starting a business, going through a
divorce, or need a will, you should find the right attorney to
answer your questions and help resolve your legal problems.
Since its inception in 1974, the LRS has helped more than 450,000
people find the right lawyer. Unlike for-profit referral agencies,
the LRS is a public service program dedicated to directing callers
to the most appropriate resources, whether that is one of our
attorney panel members, the state attorney general's office, a
legal service agency or the MBA's Dial-A-Lawyer program.
Referrals to our member attorneys are based on the legal need,
geographic convenience and the caller's financial situation. Each
caller will be screened for income eligibility. The first half-hour
consultation will be no more than $25 - thereafter the attorney can
charge his/her normal rate of fee.
NOTE: The Lawyer Referral
Service does not
provide free legal advice or make pro bono referrals to attorneys.
An LRS representative can, however, refer you to a local legal
services organization.
To obtain a referral
By phone:
Toll-free in Massachusetts: (866) MASS-LRS, or (866)
627-7577.
In the Boston area: (617) 654-0400.
TTY for hearing impaired clients: (617) 338-0585.
The LRS is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:45
p.m. Helpful LRS representatives will interview you over the phone
to determine the nature of the legal problem. If appropriate, you
will receive a referral to an attorney in your geographic area that
can assist you with your legal problem.
Call back option:
We realize that everyone is very busy. If you would like an LRS
representative to call you directly, complete our on-line request form.
This option can only be used for
those located in Massachusetts. All others, please use our online
referral form.
Do not forget to indicate the day and time when an LRS
representative can best contact you. Times are approximate. Please
note, we will do our best to return your call within 15 minutes of
your designated time from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to noon and 2 to
4:30 p.m.
Online:
Click here to complete an online referral
form.
NOTE: You can complete the online form at any time, but the
LRS will only be able to respond during its normal business hours
of Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. After completing
the form, we may need to contact you via e-mail for further
information regarding your questions and/or case.
By mail:
Write to us at MBA/LRS, 20 West St., Boston, MA 02111-1204.
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