Brookline resident honored by Massachusetts Bar Association

June 06, 2011|Brock Parker, Globe Staff

Access to Justice Section Council member Marilyn Ray Smith presents the Pro Bono Award for Law Firms to Howard Friedman. Photo by Jeff Thiebauth.

The law firm of Brookline resident and Boston attorney Howard Friedman was honored with the Pro Bono Award for Law Firms from the Massachusetts Bar Association at the Access to Justice Awards last month.

Friedman's firm was honored along with five other attorneys for their work in providing exemplary legal services to the public, according to the Bar Association.

Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray delivered the keynote address and was honored with an MBA Centennial Award at the luncheon on May 18 in the Boston Sheraton.

“These lawyers are a source of inspiration to all of us for their tireless commitment to helping the commonwealth’s most needy individuals,” said MBA President Denise Squillante. “We applaud and congratulate their hard work on behalf of access to justice.”

According to the Bar, the Law Offices of Howard Friedman has been steadfast in its pro bono commitment to access to justice for people in need. The firm, including top civil rights attorney Howard Friedman and associate David Milton, has successfully represented minorities, those of little means and prisoners who have been victims of illegal strip searches, inhumane holding conditions and other police misconduct. The firm has acted as a mentor and donated countless hours to legal service agencies and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Friedman is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, class of 1974, and Goddard College, class of 1970.

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