The Dallas Trial Lawyers Association (DTLA) is a non-profit orgnzation of Dallas Personal Injury Lawyers. The DTLA strives to advance the practice of trial law, supporting lawyers and their clients in many different ways.
The Mission statement of the DTLA is to empower and support Dallas trial lawyers in achieving justice for those who have been harmed. The DTLA's core values include collaboration, respect, inclusion, maintaining integrity, compassion, transparency and communication. These principles guide DTLA in achieving its goals and serving its members effectively.
The DTLA works to advocate by promoting justice and fairness within the legal system, often supporting plaintiffs in civil cases. The DTLA is also committed to education, by providing resources, training, and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities. Along with this, the DTLA offers a platform for trial lawyers to connect, share experiences, and build professional relationships.
The DTLA is committing to working with trial lawyers in Dallas county, to make sure their members are well equiped to handle any legal situation that they could come across.
The Dallas Trial Lawyers Association offers a variety of benefits to Dallas Personal Injury Attorneys who join the organization, including:
DTLA List Server: A networking tool allowing members to ask questions, discuss case strategies, and access archived e-mail discussions from experienced trial lawyers in Dallas.
Membership CLE Luncheons: Regular luncheons with speakers on trending legal issues and practical trial skills, providing CLE credits.
Social Events: Networking events such as Trucks, Taps & Trial Lawyers, DTLA Derby, and the Annual Party, offering members opportunities to connect socially.
Expert Depositions: Access to over 700,000 expert depositions, with the option to purchase or upload depositions for credit or cash.
Expert Challenges: A database of over 20,000 cases related to experts challenged in "Gatekeeping" cases.
Briefs and Motions: A collection of legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and sample forms from court cases.
National Case Law Database: Access to updated legal cases from U.S. courts, available to TrialSmith subscribers.
Verdicts and Settlements Database: A database of verdict and settlement reports for professional research.