Supporting Pennsylvania’s Legal Professionals Since 1988
At LCLPA, we provide free, confidential support to lawyers, judges, their family members, and law students facing mental health or substance use challenges. We understand the unique pressures of the profession and we’re here to help with compassion and shared experience.
Built by Legal Professionals, For Legal Professionals
Founded in 1988, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania (LCLPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting legal professionals who are facing mental health, emotional, or substance use challenges. What sets us apart is that we’re run by lawyers, judges, and law students who understand the intense pressure and responsibility that come with the legal profession. We’ve been there and we know how overwhelming it can feel to balance your work, your life, and your well-being.
That’s why our services are built on empathy, confidentiality, and lived experience. Everything we offer is 100% free and meet you exactly where you are in your journey. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or reaching out about a colleague or loved one, we’re here to listen without judgment and guide you toward recovery. With peer support, referrals, resources, and a deep commitment to privacy, LCLPA offers real help when you need it most.
Why Thousands of Legal Professionals Trust LCLPA
With over three decades of experience, LCLPA has provided compassionate, confidential support to thousands of legal professionals and their family members across Pennsylvania. We understand the pressures of the legal field. Our peer volunteer network includes lawyers, judges, and law students who have faced similar struggles. That shared experience allows us to offer help with deep understanding and genuine care.
Our services are completely free, safe and confidential, ensuring your privacy and peace of mind. Whether you’re dealing with stress, burnout, mental health concerns, or substance use challenges, we’re here to support you without judgment. Unlike traditional services, our programs are designed specifically for the legal community, making our approach uniquely effective and relatable.
Our Mission: Restoring Lives and Careers
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
To save lives and restore the health and professional competence of Pennsylvania’s legal community.
We carry out this mission through a caring peer assistance program that combines 24/7 confidential support, healthcare referrals, and ongoing education empowering those we serve to seek recovery without fear of judgment or disclosure.
Why the Work is Crucial and What to Expect
100% free and confidential support services
Peer assistance from legal professionals with real lived experience
Support tailored for lawyers, judges, their family members, and law students
Referrals to trusted healthcare providers
The statistics are clear mental health challenges are deeply embedded in the legal profession:
- Lawyers That Report Struggles With Anxiety 61%
- Lawyers That Met Criteria for Depression 28%
- Lawyers That Reported Symptoms of Stress 23%
- Lawyers That Met Criteria for Problematic Alcohol Use 20.6%
- Lawyers That Reported Suicidal Thoughts During Their Career 11.5%
(Source: Krill, Johnson & Albert, Journal of Addiction Medicine, 2016)
These numbers drive our commitment. At LCLPA, we’re working every day to reduce stigma, offer hope, and make sure no legal professional feels alone in their struggle.
“I didn’t know where to turn when everything in my life started falling apart. The pressure of my practice, my mental health, and my personal life was too much. LCLPA connected me with a lawyer in recovery who had walked a similar path. Just speaking with someone who truly understood gave me the strength to move forward.”
— Anonymous Attorney
Board of Directors
⚜ Ned L. Spells Jr., Esq. – President
⚜ Robert H. Lefevre, Esq. – Vice President
⚜ The Honorable Ann M. Butchart – Secretary
⚜ The Honorable William I. Arbuckle III
⚜ Bruce Carsia, Esq.
⚜ Patrick M. Casey, Esq.
⚜ Andrew K. Fabian, Esq.
⚜ Mark F. Flaherty, Esq.
⚜ The Honorable John H. Foradora
⚜ Matthew M. Holliday – Executive Director, Pennsylvania Bar Association
⚜ The Honorable Andrew J. Jarbola III
⚜ C. Reginald Johnson, Esq.
⚜ The Honorable Francine T. Lincicome
⚜ The Honorable Sarah C. Makin
⚜ The Honorable Shawn D. Meyers, President, Conference of State Trial Judges
⚜ The Honorable Robert J. Rebstock
⚜ Riley H. Ross III, Esq.
⚜ Peter Speaker, Esq.
⚜ R. Anthony Waldron, Esq.
We're Here When You’re Ready
If you or someone you know in the legal community is struggling with stress, substance use, or emotional health challenges—LCLPA is ready to help. Our support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 across Pennsylvania.
You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re a lawyer, judge, law student, or family member, our peer-driven team is here with real support—backed by experience and always delivered with compassion.