Public Information

Stay aware of your rights and responsibilities under the law.

Through speaking engagements, educational presentations and special events, MBA members share their expertise on a wide range of legal topics.

To learn more about the MBA's offerings in this area, follow the links below.

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  Alternative Dispute Resolution
  

  Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is an increasingly popular means of resolving disputes without litigation. The process employs practices and techniques outside of the judicial system.

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  Dial-A-Lawyer
  

  On the first Wednesday of each month at the MBA Boston headquarters, volunteer attorneys provide free basic legal information by phone to callers between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Questions cover a wide range of legal topics. The program is also offered twice a year in Western Mass.

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  Elder Law Education Program
  

  The Elder Law Education Program matches attorneys with senior service-related agencies to discuss topics such as Medicare/Medicaid, health care proxies, probate issues and more.

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  MBA Pro Bono Prescription
  

  The Massachusetts Bar Association and the Medical-Legal Partnership Massachusetts network have joined forces to create MBA Pro Bono Prescription. This pioneering initiative brings together volunteer attorneys and medical professionals to promote the health and well-being of low-income patients through legal advocacy.

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  Speakers Bureau
  

  If you are interested in inviting an MBA member to speak at your next meeting on a specific legal topic, please consider the Speakers Bureau. Members of the MBA are available to speak to civic, social, educational and business organizations on a wide range of legal topics.