Essex County Bar Association is the oldest continuously operating county bar association in the United States, founded in 1806 with a rich history dating back to 1685. This professional organization unites attorneys, judges, court clerks, paralegals, and legal administrators with a shared mission to advance access to justice throughout Essex County and uphold the honor of the legal profession.
The association fosters professional courtesy, supports the administration of justice, and improves the public image of lawyers through networking, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. It offers a free one-year membership for newly admitted attorneys, which includes participation in the lawyer referral service, and provides members with valuable practice insights, employment tips, and liability insurance-required referral opportunities.
Services Offered
- Attorney referral service
- Mentorship programs for new attorneys
- Volunteer opportunities as conciliators or lawyers-for-a-day
- Statewide Superior Court Conciliation Program
- Probate and Family Court Conciliation Program
- Lynn District Court Conciliation Programs
- Networking events for legal professionals
- Legal practice and employment tips
- Membership benefits including court program participation
Serving Essex County, the association supports legal professionals and community members seeking representation, with a focus on furthering justice and professional development within the region’s court systems.
