Massachusetts Legal Services a la carte -- Is Some Representation Better than No Representation?
Did you know there are lawyers in Massachusetts who are qualified for offering services in certain Probate and Family Courts on a limited basis? This allows you to hire a lawyer to help you with some things but not others. For instance, a lawyer could help you draft a complaint for divorce, a probate petition, a license to sell real estate, or coach you on evidence matters. Some could even be hired for a day or part of day to attend a motion, deposition, conference, mediation, hearing, or trial.
The goal of this program is to find ways for people to gain access to qualified attorneys on an as needed basis. The philosophy is, some representation is better than no representation. You can read more about this program at the Massachusetts Bar Association site or visit here for various orders from the SJC extending the program in certain counties through 2008.
