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LEGAL AID
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Consumer Protection Division
Northwestern District Attorney's Office
13 Conway Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Tel: (413) 774-5102 Fax: (413) 773-3278
The Consumer Protection Division of the
Northwestern District Attorney's Office is one of the Local
Consumer Programs throughout the Commonwealth working in
cooperation with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. We
attempt to mediate complaints through an informal process
involving letters and telephone calls from the consumer and the
business, in an effort to reach a mutually agreeable settlement.
If we are unable to resolve your complaint, we will discuss the
option of redress through Small Claims Court, Face-to-Face
Mediation or hiring a Private Attorney.
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Disability Law Center
22 Green Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Tel: (413)584-6337 Fax: (413) 586-5711
Contact: Attorney Matthew Engel
The Disability Law Center provides information
and referral on issues related to the legal rights of the
disabled. Advocacy and legal representation are on a limited
basis in the area of special education, disability
discrimination and Department of Mental Retardation services.
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Franklin County Bar Association
20 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Tel: (413) 773-9839
Website:
http://www.franklincountybar.homestead.com/
The Franklin County Bar Association Advocates has
received funding from the Massachusetts Bar Foundation for
another year of free legal services to low income victims of
domestic violence, elders and children with civil legal needs.
We also provide educational programs for professionals who are
serving low income elders, children and victims of domestic
violence.
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The Franklin County Bar Advocates for
Women
assists income eligible men or women, who are victims of
abuse, and have need for an attorney in a civil matter.
Attorneys may be assigned to help with restraining
orders, support issues, visitation schedules and so on.
Advice only sessions are scheduled for women through the
local battered women's agency (NELCWIT)
Priority is given to those in crisis.
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Attorneys can now give legal advice to
clients who are being investigated by the Department of
Social Services. The advice sessions are intended to
educate parents about their rights during an
investigation by DSS. We can also provide training for
agency staff on the topic. To make a referral contact
Christine Baronas, Executive Director at (413) 773-9839
or email
fcbar@franklincountybar.org
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The Franklin County Bar Advocates for
Children
Program provides and attorney for children 18 years old
and younger, who are in need of representation on civil
matters. Cases include abuse, custody battles,
visitation, school problems, etc..
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The Franklin County Bar Advocates for
Elders
Program provides attorneys to income people over age 60
who are not eligible for other legal services. Legal
issues can include consumer problems, financial
difficulties, wills, landlord issues, etc.. |
If you would like to make a referral or discuss a
presentation on legal issues for your staff, please call
Christine Baronas at (413) 773-9839
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Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts
405 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Tel: (508) 752-3722
423 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331
(First Call For Help/North Quabbin office)
(978) 249 3712 or (800) 649-3718
Please call for Athol area hours
The Legal Assistance Corporation of Central
Massachusetts provides free civil legal assistance to low income
and elderly residents of Worcester County. Areas of practice
include:
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Housing & Housing
Discrimination
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Mental Health
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Government benefits
programs (SSI, TAFDC, Food Stamps & Medicaid)
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Family Law
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Elder Law (60 yrs+
referrals & services)
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Representation in
consumer matters
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Mass. Fair Housing Center
(Formerly The Housing Discrimination Project, Inc.)
(800) 675-7309
57 Suffolk Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Toll Free: (800) 675-7309
Tel/TTY (413) 539-9796 Fax: (413) 533-9978
Email:
info@massfairhousing.org
Working to eliminate Illegal Housing
Discrimination in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire and
Worcester Counties.
Intake hours are Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and on
Fridays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (lunch
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Western Massachusetts
Legal Services
20 Hampton Avenue Suite 100,
Northampton, MA 01060
Tel: (800) 639-1309 Fax: (413) 585-0418
Western Massachusetts Legal Services provides
free legal advice and representation for seniors 60 and over on
diverse issues including:
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Medicaid
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Social Security/SSI
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Emergency assistance
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Healthcare
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Housing
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Guardianship
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Abuse issues
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