Local Attorneys
Acton
Eckel, Morgan & O’Connor
978-266-0101
201 Great Rd., Suite 303, Acton, MA 01720
Athol
Pamela E. Oddy, P.C.
978-249-7511 – 220 Exchange St., Athol, MA 01331
Fitchburg
Fitchburg Community Legal Aid – 508-752-3718 Open 9-5 Monday to Friday https://communitylegal.org/
Michael DellaMonaca
978-342-1914 – 982 South St., Fitchburg, MA 01420
Erb & Erb
978-343-4856 – 444 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Starr, Traiger, LLP
978-345-6791 – 625 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Gardner
Jerold G. Paquette
978-632-4894 – 36 Lawrence St., Gardner, MA 01440
Groton
Cornelius “Connie” Sullivan
978-448-8300 – 491 Main St., Groton, MA 01450
Leominster
Anthony V. Feroci
978-466-5011- 114 Merriam Ave, Suite 204, Leominster, MA 01453
Gelinas & Ward LLP
978-537-2200- 106 Merriam Ave., Leominster, MA 01453
Lunenburg
Bowen & Bowen LLP
978-582-0050 – 50 Main St., Lunenburg, MA 01462
Townsend
John B. Barrett
978-597-3334 – 241 Main St., Suite 203, Townsend, MA 01469
Worcester
Lian, Zarrow, Eynon & Shea (Cynthia Eynon)
508-799-4461
300 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608, Website:www.lianzarrow.com E-mail: ceynon@lianzarrow.com
Other Legal Resources
Community Legal Aid (CLA)
508-752-3718 – 405 Main St, 4th Floor, Worcester 01608
Open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
Community Legal Aid provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Worcester County. CLA specializes in elder law, government benefits, eviction defense, immigration law, housing and employment discrimination, nursing and rest home resident rights, and family law matters affecting domestic violence victims.
Court Service Centers
508-757-8350 – Worcester Trial Court Complex – 225 Main St, 1st Floor
Mon-Thurs 8:30-1; 2:00-4:30 Fri 8:30am-1pm
Offers help navigating court system. Centers open when courts are open. Staff can answer questions such as how the court works, different options, help filling forms, etc.
Lawyer for the day
(Worcester District Court)
Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-1pm, Last sign-in 12:00pm. 2- 4:30pm, last sign-in 3:30pm. Fri: 8:30am-1pm, last sign in 12:15pm.
Get basic legal advice, help understanding laws and your rights, and assistance filling out forms
Local Council on Aging (COA)
Your town’s COA may offer free legal clinics or estate planning talks. If you are looking for assistance for a parent or loved one who does not live in the ASNCM service area, look up the town’s COA department on their community’s website, or visit the statewide site: www.mcoaonline.com
Massachusetts Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
General information on Elder Law, search elder law attorneys statewide, links for publications and more. www.massnaela.com
Worcester County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services
508-752-1311 – 370 Main St #975 Worcester, MA 01608
May provide a reduced fee program for income eligible individuals.
Massachusetts Senior Legal Helpline
1-800-342-5297
The Helpline provides free legal information, advice, and referral service for Massachusetts residents 60 years or older in most areas of civil law, including: Social Security/SSI, Veterans Benefits, Mass Health, Medicare, Consumer issues, Public Benefits, Unemployment, Foreclosures, Guardianship, Power of Attorney, Bankruptcy, Evictions, Landlord/Tenant, Utilities, Family law and Nursing Home.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
703-942- 5711
Learn what to ask when choosing an elder law attorney, nationwide search, resources and more.
Dial-A-Lawyer
617-338-0610 or toll free 1-877-686-0711
Free guidance with an attorney on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
508-453-9630 – 436 Dwight St. room 220 Springfield
8:45am to 5pm Mon- Fri
Disclaimer: This resource comes as a courtesy from ASNCM. You are hereby notified that Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts does not recommend, guarantee, or assume liability for the performance or lack thereof, for any of the resources listed.
Compiled by the Information & Referral at Aging Services of North Central Massachusetts. (Updated annually 10/2024)