The following op-ed appeared recently in the Boston Business Journal Justice requires keeping the pro bono flame alive By Ivan Espinoza-Madrigal | Damian Turco Lawyers for Civil Rights | Turco Legal PC The residents of a mobile-home park in Auburn organized to fight...
Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Lawyers for Civil Rights has been devoted to bending that arc since the 1960s. We know that justice is possible, even in dark times, and that the law remains one of the most powerful tools to achieve it. During 2026, LCR will continue to sue those who...
Lawyers for Civil Rights is proud to provide free legal support toinspiring small businesses through our economic justice initiative,LCR | BizGrow. Spread the love this Valentine’s Day season bysupporting small BizGrow businesses. Click here to download the gift guide. 2026 BizGrow Valentine’s Day Guide...
Sue. And Build. Our New Year’s commitment is simple: sue—early and often—and build.There’s a hockey lesson that captures our approach: if you skate to where the puck is, you miss it. You have to anticipate where it’s going. That kind of forward-looking strategy—anticipating need—has been one of our most powerful contributions to the civil rights...
This season reminds us how powerful our community can be when we stand together. To celebrate that spirit, we’re excited to share LCR | BizGrow’s Holiday Gift Guide, featuring remarkable small businesses whose creativity and resilience shine especially bright this time of year. Thank you for helping us ensure that opportunity, equity, and joy are shared...
Lawyers for Civil Rights Selects Inaugural Artists-in-Residence: Chanel Thervil and Damon Davis Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) is proud to announce the selection of two dynamic and socially engaged artists—Chanel Thervil and Damon Davis—as the inaugural participants in the organization’s Artist-in-Residence program. This initiative harnesses the power of...
LCR | BizGrow Releases Model Commercial Lease Template for Small Businesses and Landlords Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) is proud to announce that BizGrow, its small business initiative, has partnered with Anderson & Kreiger LLP and Graffito SP to release a model commercial lease template designed specifically for Boston-area landlords seeking to lease...
Good news! A federal court in Texas just issued a preliminary injunction against the CTA (see article here). The injunction applies nationwide which means that MA small businesses who have not already filled out their BOI no longer need to meet the end of year deadline. This ruling is preliminary, which means it could change in the future or be...
