Boston Lawyer BlogZalkind Law Challenges Massachusetts Law Targeting Indigent Defense Attorneys
Zalkind Law filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of the Massachusetts Association of Private Appointed Counsel (MAPAC) and six defense attorneys from across the Commonwealth. At stake in this case is the ability of lawyers who represent indigent criminal defendants to advocate for fair compensation for that work.
The complaint challenges an August 2025 amendment to Massachusetts law (G.L. c. 211D, § 11(a)(2)), which unfairly and illegally imposes antitrust penalties on attorneys who decide to stop taking new cases until they are paid a fair wage. The law violates basic constitutional rights to due process and free speech, as well as laws that have long-shielded workers.
Our firm is proud to stand with our clients to ensure that Massachusetts treats the attorneys who champion the rights of indigent communities with the fairness they deserve.
Read the complaint here.
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