There are free message board sites that you don't need to know programming to run. I have not looked into it, but here is one possibility:
http://www.hostboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi You have a great idea! I spent some time as a para-legal and I agree that there is a need, and some great stories. DO IT!
Perhaps, even, the owners of this site might agree to expand their business.
