Massachusetts Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association
Founded1911 (Incorporation)
TypeBar Association
Location
Area served
Law
Websitewww.massbar.org
Massachusetts Bar Association building on West Street in Boston

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[clarification needed] group of attorneys, judges, and legal professionals[3] across the commonwealth.

  1. ^ Ciconte, Barbara L.; Ciconte, Barbara Kushner; Jacob, Jeanne Gerda (2005). Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide. Jones & Bartlett Learning. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-7637-3446-6.
  2. ^ "Article II, Massachusetts Bar Association Bylaws".
  3. ^ Sammarco, Anthony Mitchell (2013-09-16). Boston: A Historic Walking Tour. Arcadia Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-4396-4398-3.