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Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA)

About the CATLA

Overview

  • Established: 1990
  • Location: Austin, Texas

Mission Statement

The Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA) is a non-profit orgnaization of Austin Personal Injury Lawyers. The CATLA works to advance the practice of trial law, and strives to preserve the values of justice and fairness for all.

The CATLA is dedicated to safeguarding the public’s right to fair and unrestricted access to the courts and jury system. By defending this cornerstone of justice, CATLA ensures individuals have the opportunity to seek redress and accountability through the legal process.

CATLA promotes collaboration and knowledge to share among trial lawyers, fostering a community of legal professionals committed to excellence. By facilitating the exchange of resources and strategies, the association empowers its members to better serve their clients and uphold the principles of justice.

The organization plays a vital role in educating the community about the importance of trial lawyers in society. Through outreach and advocacy, CATLA highlights how these professionals protect individual rights and contribute to a fair and equitable legal system.

The CATLA operates in the Austin area, including Travis County and Williamson county, The organization works to support these lawyers' legal practices in the Capital Area of Texas


Details

People

Board of Directors

Hayden Briggle
President
Austin, TX
Joshua A Fogelman
Incoming President
Austin, TX
Cristina Garcia Chappell
Secretary-Treasurer
Pflugerville, TX
Michelle Mei-hsue Cheng
Immediate Past President
Austin, TX
Jonathon Conrad Clark
Executive Committee
Austin, TX
Justin Brooks Demerath
Executive Committee
Austin, TX

Past Presidents

Elizabeth Jane Larrick
2022
Bastrop, TX
Drew Gibbs
2021
Austin, TX
Lannie Todd Kelly
2020
Austin, TX
William G Rossick
2019
Austin, TX

Contact the CATLA

Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA)
1220 Colorado Street Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701
www.capitalareatla.com
Office: (512) 476-3852

Online Profiles

More about the CATLA

Benefits of Membership

Membership in the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association (CATLA) provides access to a wealth of resources and tools designed to enhance legal practice and support trial lawyers.

  • CATLA FileShare: Access and upload shared legal documents (excludes depositions).

  • Free Document Bank: Search and upload documents, excluding depositions.

  • TrialSmith's National Database:
    • Exclusive access to documents and depositions from 56 trial lawyer associations.
    • Free first-year subscription for new members.
    • Resources include over 270,000 deposition transcripts with exhibits and tools for similar searches.

  • Expert Challenges: Search a database of over 20,000 cases and briefs related to expert witness challenges in "Gatekeeping" cases.

  • Briefs and Motions: Access legal briefs, pleadings, sample forms, IMEs, and CVs filed in court.

  • National Case Law Database (Fastcase):
    • Access U.S. Supreme Court, federal, and state court cases, as well as codes and statutes.
    • Cases updated within 24-48 hours.
    • Free for TrialSmith subscribers.

  • Verdicts and Settlements Database: Gain insights into case outcomes with professionally researched reports.

These tools and databases provide CATLA members with comprehensive resources to enhance legal practice and advocacy efforts.


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