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The BBA 'Marathon Assistance Project' has been an essential part of a 360 degree response to aid victims of this tragedy. | ![]() |
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"The Association has bent over backwards placing clients with exceptional legal professionals who have assisted families with varied needs. The Boston Bar has always been an essential partner in serving all crime victims… I'm proud to have worked with the Boston Bar on this project and look forward to continued collaborations in the days and years to come." |
The Marathon Assistance ProjectAfter launching the project to help small businesses following the attacks, new needs began to emerge. The bar rose to the occasion again – an overwhelming number of BBA members volunteered to provide help to those in need. Here's the story, as told by four volunteer attorneys: |
Searching for a Way to Give Back |
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Maura Greene – Law Office of Maura Greene | |
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Maura wanted to do something to help support the people whose lives had been forever changed by the Marathon bombing. Read more of her story here. | |
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Sorting Through the Issues |
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Amy Lipman-White – Law Office of Lipman & White | |
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Amy represented a medical tent volunteer who was so distraught by the events of the day that he had trouble returning to work. Learn more about the assistance she provided here. | |
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Providing the Help that Only a Lawyer Could |
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Susan Baronoff – Murtha Cullina | |
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After the bombings, Susan felt like she needed to "do something." See the ways she helped her client here. | |
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Looking Back |
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Christopher Strang – Desmond, Strang & Scott | |
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Chris' desire to help resulted in him advising a number of clients affected by the bombing. Learn more about his experience here. | |
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The IssuesThe situations described above weren't the only ones that Marathon Assistance Project volunteers helped with. They also dealt with: |
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One Fund Claims and Massachusetts Crime Victims Compensation Applications |
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Tax repercussions of funding from private and public donations |
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Education and school discipline issues |
Employment, privacy and health insurance issues |
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Construction contracts for injured clients who were making their homes more accessible |
The Boston Bar Journal |
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![]() On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Boston Bar Journal released its Spring 2014 Edition, which included four feature stories about attorneys experiences representing clients in the wake of the Boston Marathon tragedy. Read the Spring 2014 Boston Bar Journal here. |
Law Day Dinner |
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On May 12th, at the annual Law Day Dinner, the BBA will recognize the 65 lawyer volunteers who contributed their time and talents to help victims and small businesses through the Marathon Assistance Project. Join us at the event as we recognize their efforts and come together to celebrate the strength of our city. Learn more or register today. |
Want to Help? |
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100% of every donation to the Boston Bar Foundation Public Service Fund supports BBA projects like the Marathon Assistance Project, and will help us continue to be a first responder and have a positive impact in the City of Boston. Learn more. |
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