Lawyers Can Help: GLAD’s Lawyer Referral Service

GLAD receives thousands of phone calls each year from individuals seeking legal counsel and representation. It is critical that we are able to refer them to experienced attorneys throughout New England who are sensitive to the legal concerns of LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with HIV.

You can make a difference by joining GLAD’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS). Joining GLAD’s LRS enables you to promote your practice and provide a service to the community at the same time.

To join, fill out the LRS Application & LRS Agreement & Declaration below and attach a copy of proof of your malpractice insurance and submit these to GLAD’s Public Information Manager, J.D. Melendez, either by email, jmelendez@glad.org, or mail to GLAD, 18 Tremont Street, Suite 950, Boston, MA 02108. There is no membership fee.

• Lawyer Referral Service Application
• LRS Agreement & Declaration (to be signed and returned with your application)
• LRS Rules of Operation (prepared in keeping with ABA guidelines)

If you have questions about GLAD’s Lawyer Referral Service, contact J.D. Melendez at 617-426-1350 or jmelendez@glad.org

Already an LRS Member?

See the LRS Members Page for our LRS Membership Renewal Form and other documents related to LRS membership.

Cooperating Attorneys

GLAD’s cooperating attorneys work in conjunction with GLAD staff attorneys on impact cases. They may act as co-counsel or may act in a supportive capacity providing legal research, writing and strategy. GLAD cooperating attorneys must carry their own malpractice insurance and must be members in good standing with one of the New England state Bar Associations.