Legal Assistance

VLP-Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association provides free civil legal assistance in the Greater Boston Area www.vlpnet.org 617-603-1700

Greater Boston Legal Services-provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents in the Greater Boston Area www.gbls.org 617-371-1234

Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service-provides a lawyer referral www.masslawhelp.com 866-627-7577 or 617-654-0400

Raphael B Hirsch, ESQ-A personal reference who specializes in advocacy in a diverse numbers of industries. www.rbhlawgroup.com 857-500-7400

Housing

RAFT- residential assistance for families in transition www.metrohousingboston.org 617-859-0400

Helpful Federal Legislation

Equal Housing Opportunity-U.S. policy under The Fair Housing Act that prohibits discrimination in renting, buying, or financing housing

ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.

PFMLA-Paid Federal Medical Leave Act-my lawyer reference helped write this state legislation. FMLA job protection plus your regular pay and insurance coverage.