Find Massachusetts Lawyers
Connect with licensed Massachusetts attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-90 and I-93 accidents to construction injuries in Boston and workplace incidents across the state, Massachusetts sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's, or any Massachusetts facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Massachusetts workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Massachusetts.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Massachusetts can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Massachusetts families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Massachusetts business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Massachusetts involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Massachusetts business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Massachusetts's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Massachusetts — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Massachusetts state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Massachusetts, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Massachusetts state protections.
Domestic Violence
Massachusetts law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Massachusetts veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout Massachusetts
Serving Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Lowell, Brockton, New Bedford, Quincy, Lynn, Fall River, and communities across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to Massachusetts residents.
Free civil legal services from 90+ attorneys and 40+ paralegals for low-income individuals and families in and around Boston since 1900.
Community Legal AidFree civil legal aid for low-income residents in five counties across central and western Massachusetts — Worcester, Springfield, Northampton, Fitchburg, and Pittsfield.
Northeast Legal AidFree civil legal services for low-income and elderly residents in Essex County and northern Middlesex County through offices in Lynn, Lowell, and Lawrence.
Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP)Pro bono civil legal services for low-income Greater Boston residents through a panel of 1,000+ volunteer attorneys — housing, family, consumer, and estates.
MassLegalHelpStatewide legal information portal with self-help guides on housing, family law, benefits, and consumer rights — written and reviewed by legal aid attorneys.
Massachusetts Legal Resource FinderStatewide directory of free and low-cost legal help from legal services organizations, nonprofits, courts, and self-help materials.
Massachusetts Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Massachusetts.
Courts
Official portal for all Massachusetts state courts — Superior, District, Probate & Family, Housing, Land, Juvenile, BMC, Appeals Court, and the SJC.
Courthouse LocatorLocate the court with jurisdiction over your city or town with addresses, contacts, and hours across all court departments.
Massachusetts Appeals CourtIntermediate appellate court hearing appeals from the Trial Court departments — the Appeals Court Help Center offers filing guides and self-representation resources.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC)Oldest appellate court in continuous existence in the Western Hemisphere — the Chief Justice and six associate justices with final authority on state law.
Rules & Procedures
Complete rules of civil, criminal, appellate, and domestic relations procedure along with standing orders for all court departments.
Court Filing Fees & PaymentCurrent filing fees by court department — Superior, District, BMC, Housing, Probate & Family, Land, and appellate courts.
Verify a Massachusetts Attorney
Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.
Verify any Massachusetts attorney's license status, registration, and public disciplinary history through the Board of Bar Overseers.
Board of Bar Overseers (BBO)Independent body established by the Supreme Judicial Court in 1974 investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct complaints — registration, discipline, and reinstatement.
Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA)Largest voluntary bar association in the Commonwealth — CLE, practice resources, the Lawyer Referral Service, and monthly Dial-A-Lawyer program.
Massachusetts Board of Bar ExaminersAdministers the Massachusetts bar exam and evaluates qualifications of all persons seeking admission to the bar of the Commonwealth.
MBA Lawyer Referral ServiceOne of the largest referral services in the nation — 24/7 automatic referrals connecting the public with attorneys for a $25 half-hour consultation.