A professional and public service organization of more than 3,100 member lawyers licensed to practice in Maine, the Maine State Bar Association works to promote its members' professionalism and advance their skills and knowledge, helping them meet the legal needs of all Maine people, and to advance Maine's system of justice. Headquartered in Augusta, the MSBA is a voluntary association that serves as an advocate for lawyers, the courts, and the public. In its programs and services for both lawyers and laypeople, the Association is guided by the three pillars of its mission: Liberty, Equality, and Justice.