The Massachusetts Bar Association (MBA) is a non-profit organization that serves the legal profession and the public by promoting the administration of justice, legal education, professional excellence and respect for the law. The Massachusetts Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) provides an easy way to find the right lawyer to answer your questions and help resolve your legal problems. There is no cost to utilize LRS, but referrals are made to fee-charging attorneys, who may charge you no more than $25 for the initial half-hour consultation. LRS attorneys can help you in these areas, and others - Business, Consumer Protection, Criminal, Estate Planning, Family, Government Benefits & Services, Immigration, Individual Rights, Labor & Employment, Personal Finance, Personal Injury, Real Estate. MBA also provides Education, advocacy, networking, volunteer and mentoring opportunities, insurance and referrals. If you need help get an instant online referral on their website or call them to speak to an LRS representative.