Lawrence Bar Association

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The Lawrence Bar Association is dedicated to advancing the legal profession throughout Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, and North Andover in Essex County, Massachusetts. The LBA coordinates numerous events and activities throughout the year, including:

  • Law Day
  • Speech contest in conjunction with the American Bar Association and the Lawrence District Court
  • Scholarships to law students from the Greater Lawrence area
  • The Lawrence Bar Association Leadership award to an attorney who best exemplifies the ideals of the legal profession
  • The Liberty Bell Award to a non-attorney who has made significant contributions to the community
  • Spring and Fall networking dinners and a fun summer event
  • Educational Brown Bag lunches

2008 Officers

Jeffrey Renton,            President

Andrew Caffrey,          President-Elect

Ralph Fink,                   Vice-President

Carol Ann Fraser,       Treasurer

Deborah Anthony,      Secretary

Sheila Casey,               Immediate Past-President

 

Have You Seen ... ?

Attempting to locate attorney Robert McDonald, formerly of Lawrence and North Andover. Mass. School of Law Grad.  Believe he has left the jurisdiction.  Any information would be appreciated. Call Andrew D. Myers, 978-691-5453 or email: andrew@attorney-myers.com

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Fall Dinner 2008

  

   Justice Margot Botsford addresses the LBA Fall Dinner

   Sheila Casey is presented with the Past President's Award

   Gerald M. Lewis is presented an Award as a Fifty-Year member

See pictures in the photo section.

Law Day 2008


Speech Contest Winner:
Thomas McQuillan, Andover High School Junior

Contestants:

Breanne Parhiala Salem (N.H.) High School, Senior

Shaylyn Carey,         North Andover High School, Senior

Janette Myette,         Presentation of Mary, Methuen, Junior

Alex Grieve,              Brooks School, North Andover, Junior

Jonathan Trunfio,    Methuen High School, Senior

Marilee Goad,           Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, Senior

Joshua Medina,        Notre Dame High School, Lawrence, Senior

Scholarship Winners

Sargent-Battershill Trust:
Meghan McLeod

Ash-Bacigalupo-Miragliotta Trust:
Corey Dennis

John Ford Scholarship:
Heidi Porter

John O'Brien Trust:
Jesenia Vasquez

 

See pictures of all contestants and scholarship winners in the photo section.

 


News

Members -- This Year’s Walk to the Hill for Legal Aid is again being co-sponsored by the LBA.  All are invited and encouraged to participate, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 22nd at the State House.  This is an important cause for our association and profession. 

Jeffrey Renton, LBA President

See the formal announcement by clicking. Lawrence_Walk to the Hill

 


The Lawrence Bar Association submitted comments to the Superior Court on the proposed amendments to Superior Court Rule 9A. Read the comments of President Jeffrey B. Renton by clicking LBA Comments on Proposed Rule 9A


LBA Addresses Auto Insurance Fraud

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