Process and Rules for New Members: MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION, ONLY.

Any trial lawyer who is of high personal character and honorable reputation, and who is a member of the Bar of the State, province, district, territory or country in which he or she practices, and who has met the qualifications as prescribed in Article III, Section 2, may become a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates upon nomination, election, and payment of initiation fees and dues.

• Membership Application Procedures
• Membership FAQs
• Constitution and Bylaws of the American Board of Trial Advocates
• Application Deadline Dates

New Membership Applications:

• Application for Rank of Associate or Advocate
• Application for Rank of Member
• Worksheets (For Use in the Required Case Listing)

Applications for Current Members

• Application for Elevation in Rank
• Application for Emeritus Status
• Application for Senior Status
• Application for Inactive Status
• Public Attorney Affidavit

Application for Reinstating Membership

• Application for Reinstatement

Alternative Means to Qualify for Membership (Per Chapter Basis)

• Local Chapter Option Rule – Eligibility
• Local Chapter Option Rule