President’s Message

Dear Members of the Bar Association of Norfolk County:

It is an honor and privilege to serve as President of the Bar Association of Norfolk County (“BANC”). I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization with such a long and distinguished history and to build upon the work of the many dedicated Presidents who have served before me. I would especially like to thank Past President Michael F. Walsh for his leadership, commitment, and service to BANC.

I warmly welcome our new members and thank our returning members for their continued support. Having practiced law in Norfolk County and operated my own law firm here for the past thirty years, I have seen firsthand the importance of the professional relationships and friendships we develop within our legal community. BANC provides us with an opportunity not only to grow professionally, but also to connect with our colleagues, serve our community, and support one another in the practice of law.

Our members are the foundation of BANC, and I encourage each of you to become involved in whatever way best fits your practice and schedule. Attend a seminar or social event, volunteer at one of our free legal clinics at the Quincy or Dedham District Courts, participate in our Norfolk County Conciliation Program, join our Lawyer Referral Service, or simply encourage a colleague to become a member. Every level of participation strengthens our Association.

Our legal clinics continue to provide an important service to individuals who might otherwise have nowhere to turn for legal guidance. Likewise, our Conciliation Program allows experienced attorneys to assist litigants with matters pending in the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court in resolving disputes outside the traditional litigation process. Our Lawyer Referral Service also benefits both the public and participating attorneys by connecting individuals seeking representation with BANC members in their respective areas of practice.

We have an exciting year ahead, with opportunities for professional development, networking, community service and, just as importantly, opportunities to spend time together outside the courtroom and office. One of my principal goals as President is to encourage greater participation and create opportunities for attorneys at every stage of their careers to become more involved with BANC.

As attorneys, our days are often consumed by the needs of our clients and the demands of our practices. BANC gives us an opportunity to step outside our individual practices, strengthen relationships with our colleagues, and contribute to the legal community we all share.

I encourage our current members to renew their memberships and invite colleagues who are not yet members to join us. I also welcome your ideas and suggestions as to how BANC can continue to grow and better serve its members and the residents of Norfolk County.

Thank you for your continued support. I look forward to serving as your President and, most importantly, to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Sincerely,

Morgan J. Gray, Esquire
President
Bar Association of Norfolk County