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Small Claims Advisory ServiceSCAS

LawShelters, Elders & CommunityAdvocacy & Justice

Volunteer service giving socioeconomically disadvantaged Massachusetts residents information on state law and small claims court procedure.

Also known as PBHA's Harvard Small Claims Advisory Service

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About

The Small Claims Advisory Service is the only organization in Massachusetts that focuses primarily on helping individuals navigate the small claims court system in the Commonwealth. Our mission is to empower socioeconomically disadvantaged people in order for them to seek legal redress effectively through the small claims system – a system that is often opaque, especially to those who are informationally and otherwise under resourced – and to protect their rights as consumers, tenants, and members of our community. Through in-person, video, telephone and email communication, we provide clients with information on Massachusetts law, small claims and court presentation procedure. To learn more about SCAS and request support, visit masmallclaims.org.

How to join

  • Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.

Details

Status
Recognized
Members
100+ members
Dues
No dues required

What they do

  • Advocating structural (legislative) change
  • Providing clients with information on Massachusetts law, small claims and court presentation procedure via in-person, video, telephone and email communication
  • Helping Massachusetts residents navigate the small claims system by phone and by appointment

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