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Same Sex Marriage

21 10, 2020

Statement re. Amy Coney Barrett

By |2025-09-26T03:00:36+00:00October 21, 2020|Constitutional Law, Court System, Discrimination, LGBT Rights, Same Sex Marriage|

I am proud to have drafted this statement for the Mass. LGBTQ Bar Association, and for the editing and votes of support by the Board!

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As members of the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association, we write to voice our vehement opposition to the nomination and arbitrary confirmation process of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Since its founding in 1985, the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association has worked to promote the advancement of the LGBTQ+ legal community throughout the state. Our organization does so in a variety of ways, including promoting the fair and just treatment of the LGBTQ+ community under law, collaborating with other affinity bar associations to advocate for underrepresented communities, [Read More…]

14 11, 2016

Ready to Fight for You

By |2020-11-01T17:37:58+00:00November 14, 2016|Discrimination, LGBT Rights, Race, Same Sex Marriage|

The election of Donald Trump has caused a great deal of concern amongst those who may be impacted by his policies. Fortunately, for those of us in Massachusetts, the Commonwealth has strong anti-discrimination laws that will remain in effect regardless of changes to Federal laws. If you are being harassed based on your minority status (race, age, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation) please don’t hesitate to contact me. Additionally, if you are in a same-sex partnership with a child, now is a good time to apply for a second parent adoption to secure your parental rights in less progressive states.

Contact me at: 617-807-0949 or matt@barisonlaw.com

28 5, 2014

Same Sex Marriage’s Inexorable March

By |2020-11-01T17:38:15+00:00May 28, 2014|LGBT Rights, Same Sex Marriage|

As federal courts continue to strike down states' bans on same-sex marriage, it is inevitable that Supreme Court will soon weigh in on the issue. Lawyer Paul Smith, who was part of the team that successfully overturned DOMA, predicts that the Court will rule in favor of same sex marriage within one to two years.

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