McKenzie Friends, PMA is a membership association providing disciplined, confidential lay support to people navigating legal and administrative systems without enough guidance, time, or tools. We are not a law firm. We do not provide licensed legal representation, and membership does not create an attorney-client relationship. What members get instead is organized, practical help from people who've done this before.
Clarity protects members. If your matter needs legal interpretation or courtroom representation, we'll say so directly and refer you to a licensed attorney, clinic, or advocate — rather than offer something we're not able to deliver.
McKenzie Friends, PMA exists to strengthen member access to information, organization, and support for people facing legal and administrative systems without enough guidance, time, or tools.
Membership is voluntary, conditioned on compliance with our governing documents, and does not create a lawyer-client relationship or any promise of legal outcome. The association is administered by trustees Andrew James Burnett and April Pownell Burnett, who oversee governance, records, and member services.
Low-touch level. Informational support and access to group meetings and educational content.
All-access level. Full document help, research assistance, and one-on-one and group meetings.
Attend meetings and receive general educational content, or add household members under a family plan.
| Founding Member | $100 one-time |
| Support Group Membership | $25 / month |
| Support Program Membership | $100 / month |
| Supporting Member | $20 / month |
| Family Member add-on | $25 / month |
| Honorary Member | No dues |
Dues are billed monthly. Nonpayment may result in suspension of benefits after notice and an opportunity to cure. Dues are generally nonrefundable.
No. We are a membership association providing lay support. We are not licensed to practice law, and membership does not create an attorney-client relationship.
It's a membership-based structure for organizing our services and dues. It does not change any legal requirement that otherwise applies to the support we provide, and it doesn't substitute for advice from a licensed attorney.
No one can ethically promise that — not us, and not a lawyer. We can help you be as organized and prepared as possible.
Principal location: Crandon, Wisconsin. We serve members throughout the United States.
No. We do not appear as counsel of record or represent members in court. We can help you prepare and, where appropriate, be present for support.
Member communications and records are treated as confidential to the extent consistent with law. Confidentiality does not apply where disclosure is legally required.
Fill out the form below. As soon as you submit it, a live calendar appears showing our real open appointment times — pick one and you're instantly confirmed, with a confirmation email and calendar invite sent right away.
Membership is voluntary and requires an application and acceptance under our governing documents. Tell us where you are in your situation, and we'll tell you honestly whether and how we can help. Submit the form and you'll immediately be able to book your membership application appointment on our live calendar.
Pick a time below and you're instantly confirmed — no phone tag. A confirmation email with a calendar invite is on its way as soon as you book.
Tell us what you're facing, and find out exactly how membership can help — and just as importantly, where it ends.
Apply for MembershipMcKenzie Friends, PMA is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Membership provides education, procedural guidance, document organization, and lawful lay assistance. Nothing on this site, and nothing provided through membership, constitutes legal advice or forms an attorney-client relationship, unless a licensed attorney is separately retained in writing.
We do not and cannot guarantee the outcome of any legal matter. Testimonials on this site describe individual member experiences, not legal results.
We operate as a membership association. This does not exempt us, or our members, from any law or licensing requirement that would otherwise apply.
If your matter requires legal advice, representation, or strategy, please consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.