Process and Rules for New Members:
Membership Eligibility: 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 of the ABOTA Constitution, 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
- Reminders to Avoid Delay in App Process
New Membership Applications:
- Application for Rank of Member Associate or Advocate
- 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 Certification
