How can I find an affordable attorney or find someone to take my case pro bono?

There are many attorneys who would probably be willing to work out some sort of a payment plan. You should contact several attorneys in your area...

This actually happened to somebody I know here in Boston. Your remedy may depend upon whether the apartment is similar to the one that you got, and...

Honestly, it sounds as though you are being taken for a ride by Plaintiff's counsel. If you feel as though your lack of understanding of the rules...

In Massachusetts Small Claims Court is it possible to ask for reimbursement for legal costs incurred in a MA Sup. Court case?

Probably not. Those "damages" should have been requested as part of your Superior Court case, if permitted by law. You would need to meet with an...

Unsure if I am legally being sub-metered for water by landlord.

As the other attorney stated in his excellent answer, you can be made to pay for water under certain specific conditions. But even so, it is not...

We are a tenant at will. Our landlord served us with a termination notice out of retaliation of us reporting her actions

I agree that you need to speak with an attorney to review all of the facts of your situation. There is not enough information here to provide a...

If I am a tenant at will can I give notice on the 15th of the month that I will be vacating the 15th of the next month?

Probably not. Generally, a notice is proper if it terminates the tenancy at the end of a natural rental period, i.e. on a "rent day". This is...

Husband was thrown out legally because of verbal abuse deriving from cocaine and alcohol abuse and now wants half the taxes,

I agree with the previous attorney that your sister should probably consider divorcing her husband before he is able to do any more damage. Your...

I have hired a couple of attorneys over the past few years to work on estate issues that I am administering.

If you are unhappy with your attorney, you should find another. It is absolutely your right to do so. We have a fabulous estate administration...

How can this coffee shop owner be punished and collect my payment ?

I agree that you have a very serious claim against your employer for violation of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Don't delay - you have a limited...