Federal and State Government Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
Information on the Environment
www.epa.gov
Federal Drug Administration
Information on Food or Drugs
(888) 463-6332
www.fda.gov
Federal Trade Commission
Information on Scams, Identity Theft, Fair Credit Reporting, Telemarketing & More
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm
Social Security Administration
Information on SSI; How to Obtain a Report on Your Benefit Status
www.ssa.gov
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(800) 638-2772
Check on Product Recalls & Safety Warnings
www.cpsc.gov
U.S. Postal Service
Information on Rates, Regulations, Zip Codes
www.usps.gov/welcome.htm
Legal
Boston Bar Association Lawyer Referral
(617) 742-0625 – Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
http://www.bostonbar.org/
Mass Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Toll-free in Massachusetts: (866) MASS-LRS, or (866) 627-7577
http://www.massbar.org/
To receive an answer to a legal question for free:
First Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(617) 338-0610
Massachusetts Small Claims Courts
Information on filing, locations, and phone numbers
MA Small Claims Courts Homepage
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