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Become a TBTLA Member
The Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association (TBTLA) is a dynamic organization designed to educate, support and advocate for its members and the people they represent. Its mission is to protect the rights of the individual, advance trial advocacy skills and promote high ethical standards and professionalism in the ongoing effort to preserve and improve the American system of jurisprudence. To qualify for membership, the attorney must: 5+ years in practice - $300.00 per year Less than 5 years in practice - $250 per yearMembership Requirements:
TBTLA Membership Eligibility
Membership Benefits:
Membership Fees
Regular Member
TBTLA Membership is open to licensed attorneys who are regular members in good standing with the Florida Bar
- Are duly licensed to practice law
- Are members in good standing with Florida Justice Association (FJA) formerly the (AFTL) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Are of good moral character
- Do not represent insurance carriers, their insured or employers in personal injury litigation and/ or arbitration proceedings or workers compensation matters and do not belong to law firms that engage in such work.
- Pay the established dues as members of this organization, as established by the Board of Directors.
Membership Benefits:
- Access to a network of attorneys who work for PLAINTIFFS ONLY
- Ability to share resources openly and confidentially
- Opportunity to participate in an on-line e-mail discussion group for legal advice, direction and sharing of resources
- Access to password protected database of documents, including but not limited to experts deposition transcripts, fee orders, motions, complaints, etc...
- Opportunity to socialize and build relationships with the local legal community
Student Membership
Apply for membership for free! Once approved, we will transfer you from our applicant category to our Retired Members type and this type of Membership is free.