Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA)

Attorneys in Georgia can enjoy the following benefits of becoming a member of the GTLA:

• Discounts to some of the finest CLE seminars in the State on a variety of civil justice topics;
• Networking opportunities and CLE seminars including the Auto Torts Workshop, the Holiday Workshop, and the Annual Convention & President's Gala;
• Access to List Servers that allow attorneys fighting similar battles to share ideas and ask questions;
• Access to cutting edge on-line research tools;
• GTLA publications including The Verdict Magazine and the In the Know Newsletter; and
• Verdict and settlement reports.

Members of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association have an opportunity to take a leadership position in the organization by getting involved in a number of different committees, including:

• Legislative
• New Lawyers
• Membership Eligibility
• Community Outreach
• Amicus Curiae
• Verdict Editorial Board
• Civil Justice PAC, Inc. of GTLA
• Communications
• Education
• Membership Committee
• Constitutional Challenge

The Georgia Trial Lawyers Associations becomes involved in elections through its political arm, the Civil Justice Political Action Committee (PAC). The PAC can raise funds to spend directly on election expenses to support candidates who adhere to the GTLA's mission of supporting the right of average citizens to a jury trial, and oppose candidates who advocate against that right in so-called "tort reform" efforts.