The Massachusetts Bar Association will offer individuals
impacted by last week's bombing of the Boston Marathon free legal
advice through its Dial-A-Lawyer program. Victims can access free
legal assistance on Wednesday, May 8 and Thursday, May 30 from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m.by calling (617) 338-0610 or (877) 686-0711.
Additionally, the MBA has made a $10,000 donation to One Fund Boston, set up last week by
Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas M.
Menino to help the people most affected by the tragic events that
occurred in Boston on April 15, 2013.
"We commend the efforts of all medical, law enforcement and other
first responders who worked tirelessly to treat the victims and to
protect the public. We also mourn with the people of Boston and
beyond, for those who died and who suffered physical and emotional
harm due to this senseless act of violence," MBA President Robert
L. Holloway Jr. said.
Attorney Paul White of the Boston law firm Sugarman, Rogers,
Barshak & Cohen, will spearhead the volunteer lawyer effort
along with MBA officers and staff.
Lawyers who are interested in assisting with the efforts
should contact the MBA's Department of Community and Public
Services at (617) 338-0695 and leave their contact information in
the mailbox. MBA staff will contact them with details.