Massachusetts Bar Association Explained

Massachusetts Bar Association
Type:Bar Association
Founded Date:1911 (Incorporation)
Location:Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Area Served:Law
Homepage:www.massbar.org

The Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) is a voluntary, non-profit[1] bar association in Massachusetts with a headquarters on West Street in Boston's Downtown Crossing. The MBA also has a Western Massachusetts office.

The purpose of the MBA is to serve the legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, legal education, professional excellence, and respect for the law.[2] The MBA represents a diverse group of attorneys, judges, and legal professionals[3] across the commonwealth.

History

After the Massachusetts Bar Association was organized in 1909[4] as a voluntary Association,[5] it was incorporated in 1911.[6]

Of its members in 1911, historian Lee M. Friedman (1871–1957).[7]

In 1951, the Law Society of Massachusetts merged with the Massachusetts Bar Association.[8] [9]

Membership

Any member of the Bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in good standing may become a member of the Association. Only members may vote and hold office in the Association.

Membership dues vary depending on how long an attorney has practiced, with special consideration given to particular areas of law, including legal services attorneys.

Any member of the MBA who has been admitted to the bar for 50 years, and is a current member in good standing shall automatically become a life member of the MBA and be exempt from paying annual dues.

Presidents

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ciconte, Barbara L.. Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Ciconte. Barbara Kushner. Jacob. Jeanne Gerda. 2005. Jones & Bartlett Learning. 978-0-7637-3446-6. 185. en.
  2. Web site: Article II, Massachusetts Bar Association Bylaws.
  3. Book: Sammarco, Anthony Mitchell. Boston: A Historic Walking Tour. 2013-09-16. Arcadia Publishing. 978-1-4396-4398-3. 74. en.
  4. Book: Association, American Bar. Annual Report of the American Bar Association: Including Proceedings of the ... Annual Meeting. 1911. Headquarters Office. 555. en.
  5. Book: The Yale Law Journal. 1912. Yale Law Journal Company. 311. en.
  6. Book: Association, Massachusetts Bar. Annual Report of the Massachusetts Bar Association. 1914. Rockwell & Churchill Press. 6. en.
  7. Book: Who's who in Finance. 1911. Joseph & Sefton. 300. en.
  8. Book: Association, American Bar. ABA Journal. 1951. American Bar Association. 159. en.
  9. Web site: Mass. Lawyer's Journal - January 2011. 2021-01-01. Issuu. en.
  10. News: A century of MBA presidents . 4 August 2023 . Mass. Lawyer's Journal . January 2011.
  11. Web site: MBA Past Presidents, 1909-2021 . Massachusetts Bar Association . Massachusetts Bar Association . 4 August 2023.