Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association Inc.
Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association is to increase access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible clients in the Greater Boston area.
About
Legal aid programs: In 2019 Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) worked with pro bono attorneys to serve low income clients with a wide range of civil legal problems, including housing, eviction, foreclosure, child support, bankruptcy, wills, guardianship, unpaid wages, and unemployment benefits. In 2019, Volunteer Lawyers Project served approximately 12,506 clients. Participating attorneys donated approximately 12,965 pro bono hours which VLP conservatively values at $4,537,750. Attorneys volunteered at courthouse projects to provide advice and representation in consumer, housing, guardianship, and family matters. Senior partners for justice continued its work in handling complex cases and mentoring less experienced attorneys.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of the volunteer lawyers project of the boston bar association is to increase access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono civil legal services to eligible clients in the greater boston area.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Volunteer lawyers project increases access to justice by delivering high quality pro bono legal services to eligible clients in the greater boston area.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 7 WINTHROP SQUARE FLOOR 2, BOSTON, MA, 02110.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 46 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$239,360.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization pays $2,329,532 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $90,485 in fundraising expenses.