Volunteer Lawyers Project of Boston providing free legal information and referral services to Massachusetts residents who are 60 years old or older.
Frequently asked questions
Learn about what is offered
The
Helpline is open Monday through Friday 9AM-12PM.
Can I
get a free attorney?
Most
callers will not be eligible for a free attorney.
Helpline
advocates can help you find out if you are eligible and complete an application
for services with a Massachusetts civil legal services program.
Legal
services law types include:
Social
Security/SSI
Veterans
Benefits
Mass
Health
Medicare
Consumer
Public
Benefits
Unemployment
Foreclosures
Utilities
Guardianship
Wills/Advance
Directives
Bankruptcy
Housing
Family
law
Nursing
Home
If you
are not eligible for a free attorney and have some ability to pay an attorney,
we can refer you to reduced fee attorney referral programs where attorneys will
charge you on a sliding scale based on your income.
