Pro Bono

Giving back to the community is an integral part of how we run our own business and allocate resources of time and energy. We are grounded in the reality that pro bono services of a law firm can help the quality of life of everyone in the region it serves. To that end we not only provide legal services but we are active participants and take leadership roles in the day-to-day activity of many local non-profit organizations. Here are just a few selected groups that we help.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell Inc.
Sandra M. Boulay represents Habitat in real estate matters and numerous general counsel assistance making her available to negotiate real estate matters and real estate closings for the organization that constructs affordable housing in the Greater Lowell Area.

"The firm, specifically Sandra Boulay, has done work for our organization for over ten years. Sandy has been a terrific asset handling major affordable housing projects in the Greater Lowell area. When called she has graciously and generously shared her knowledge and expertise on title, real estate, subdivision and zoning issues for numerous and substantial projects advanced by our organization."
— Ernie Middlemis, President  TOP

Catholic Charities, Inc.
Sandra M. Boulay has served as a director for ten years She has served as Chairman of the Board for Catholic Charities.

“Sandy has served as counsel in a pro bono capacity for close to ten years advising and assisting on the purchase and renovation of Julie House, our agency's AIDS residence. She has represented us in housing court and with probate matters specifically with regard to our adoption service. She's been terrific and responds any time we've asked. Her commitment to Catholic Charities is also demonstrated in her participation as an Advisory Board Member over the past 10 years. She continues as an active and energetic volunteer most recently leading our Advisory Board as its Chairperson. Her knowledge and experience have been invaluable to advancing the mission of our agency.”
— Patty Kirwin, Regional Director  TOP

D'Youville Senior Care Center
William F. Martin, Jr. has served as a director and Executive Committee member for five years advising the nursing home on numerous issues relating to the delivery of home health care and nursing home services.

“Bill Martin has been a committed board member and building committee member for D'Youville for close to four years. He's been instrumental in the strategic planning, assisting in key activities ranging from advocating for funding for the independent living project, to achieving tax exempt status for the new D'Youville Foundation and D'Youville Senior Living entities. It's not only his expertise that D'Youville benefits from, but Bill’s genuine support of D'Youville's mission, his accessibility, and his personable qualities, that make him an invaluable asset as well as a great pleasure to have as part of the D'Youville team.”
— Janet Smith, Executive Director  TOP

Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, Inc.
Matthew C. Donahue and William F. Martin Jr. are co-founders of this 13-year-old land trust dedicated to preserving open space and historical buildings in Lowell and are active on its Board of Directors. Mr. Donahue serves as the Secretary to the Trust.

“The Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust has been fortunate to have the expert legal guidance that Matt and Bill provide to our organization as board members. Matt started the organization in 1989, so knows non-profit environmental organizations from the inside out. Bill has directed us through complicated land acquisitions with legal counsel that our small organization could otherwise never afford. Thanks to Eno, Boulay, Martin, and Donahue's pro bono services we've been able to build a successful organization that's making a difference in the quality of life in Lowell.”
— Steve Conant, President  TOP

Merrimack River Watershed Council, Inc.
Matthew C. Donahue has served on the board of the MRWC for seven years and served as its President and CEO for the past 2 years. The 1100 member organization, located on the campus of UMass Lowell, is a two-state advocacy group and technical consulting non- profit for the Merrimack River.

“I have been admiring of Matthew Donahue's interest in conservation and advocacy as well as his skill in management and leadership he brings to the Council. His counsel has been sound and innovative over the past seven years. His term as President was marked by fresh ideas and keeping the organization moving forward.”
— Past President, Fred Stott  TOP