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New BBA Members receive the rest of this year for free!

Pay now and not only will you lock in this year’s dues rate, your membership will be good through the next program year (August 31, 2013). Read more.

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Donate Your Time: Represent Claimants Seeking Unemployment Benefits

This program, slated for May 30th, will guide you through the intricacies of the unemployment system and the information you need to represent clients at hearings. As unemployed workers often cannot afford to hire a lawyer and cutbacks to legal services funding have resulted in reduced resources, you will be providing an invaluable service by volunteering through the Volunteer Lawyers Project to handle these cases. Click here for more.

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BBA Files Amicus Brief urging SJC to clarify estate planning law

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Trusts & Estates Year in Review 2012

An annual hit among estate planning practitioners, this seminar offers a rare opportunity to learn about the year’s significant developments in Massachusetts and federal laws that affect your estate planning practice. Click here for more info.

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Justice is Sweet is June 28

Join friends and colleagues at the BBA for a night of mingling, wine tasting and chocolate. The BBF’s sweetest event of the year takes place on Thursday June 28.

Assembling a legal toolbox to help solo and small-firm practices thrive

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Using a Logo Contest to Brand Your New Firm: Part 2

Monday, May 14, 2012

Read more the second installment of our April 20 post on using online crowdsourcing to find a professional firm logo

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From Issue Spot: Justice System Budget Update

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

After just three days the House of Representatives concluded its work on a $32.4 budget that provided $12 million for the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) and $560 million for the Massachusetts Trial Courts. This was a victory of sorts for MLAC and the Trial Court since the original House budget appropriation was less. Issue Spot reported on the House’s initial budget only a couple of weeks ago.

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Solo & Small Firm Committees

Solo & Small Firm Public Policy Committee

The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.
Contact Information

Ellen Kief

Law Office of Ellen S. Kief

(617) 482-0200

ekief@kieflaw.com

Stephen G. Viegas

Stephen Viegas, Attorney

(781) 944-5290

stephen@viegaslaw.com
Solo & Small Firms Communications Committee
Steering Committee

The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.