TTLA MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

To qualify for membership in TTLA, you must meet the requirements of Article IV, Section 1 of TTLA's Bylaws:

ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP

(A) General Attorney Members

All members in good standing of the State Bar of Texas possessing an active license to practice law, who are not on probation or suspended from the practice of law and all similarly licensed out‑of‑state lawyers not licensed by the State Bar of Texas who do not regularly and consistently represent insurance companies, corporations, utility companies and/or defendants in actions filed by individuals who have been injured or damaged are eligible for membership in the Association. Additionally, to be eligible for membership in the Association as described above, an attorney may not regularly and consistently represent health insurers, workers compensation insurers, hospitals, ERISA plans, disability plans, or other statutory or contractual lienholders or holders of contractual reimbursement/subrogation interests which seek recovery or reimbursement in personal injury cases. This exclusion does not apply to the attorneys hired by the personal injury claimant who, incident to their representation of their individual clients, must address any liens or subrogation/reimbursement interests. Provided, however, an employee of an executive branch agency of state or federal government shall not be eligible for membership in the association.

Such individuals shall continue to be General Attorney Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and during continued adherence to (1) the objectives of this Association and (2) the qualifications set out for General Attorney Membership.

(B) Allied Attorney Members

           Any attorney possessing an active license to practice law in the state of Texas or any other jurisdiction within the United States, who is not on  probation or suspended from the practice of law, and who does not qualify for General Attorney Membership, but has clearly demonstrated support for the purposes of this Association, the right to trial by jury, the civil justice system and the right of individuals to contract for legal services on a contingent fee basis is eligible for membership in the Association. Provided however, an employee of an executive branch agency of state or federal government shall not be eligible for membership in the Association.

Such individuals shall continue to be Allied Attorney Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues, and during continual adherence to (1) the objectives of this Association and (2) the qualifications set out for Allied Attorney Members.

(C) Judicial Members

           Any member of the state or federal judiciary who continues to serve as a judge in good standing is eligible for membership in the Association.

Such individuals shall continue to be Judicial Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues, and during continual adherence to (1) the objectives of this Association and (2) the qualifications set out for Judicial Membership.

(D) Law Student Members

             All law students are eligible for membership in the Association unless they are employed by a lawyer or law firm that is not eligible for Regular Attorney membership under these Bylaws.

Such individuals shall continue to be Law Student Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and during continued adherence to (1) the objectives of this Association and (2) the qualifications set out for Law Student Membership.

(E) Professor Members    

             Any person who is a full time professor at a college or university who teaches a course with law as its principal subject matter and subscribes and adheres to the objectives, purposes and mission of this Association is eligible for membership in the Association.

Such individuals shall continue as Professor Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and during continued adherence to (1) the objectives, purposes, and mission of this Association and (2) the qualifications for Professor Membership.

(F) City, County, or State Attorney Members

             Any attorney possessing an active license to practice law in the state of Texas who is not on probation or suspended from the practice of law and who is employed as an attorney by a city, county, or the State of Texas is eligible for membership in the Association unless otherwise barred from membership by these bylaws.

Such individuals shall continue as City, County, or State Attorney Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and during adherence to (1) the objectives of this Association and (2) the qualifications for City, County, or State Attorney Membership.

(G) Paralegal Members

             Any paralegal that is sponsored by and employed and supervised by a TTLA General Attorney Member is eligible for membership in the Association.

Such individuals shall continue as Paralegal Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and continued adherence to (1) the objectives, purposes, and mission of this Association and (2) the qualifications for Paralegal Membership.

(H) Retired Members

             Any General Attorney Member that is an inactive member (Non-Practicing) of the State Bar of Texas is eligible for membership in the Association.

Such individuals shall continue as Retired Members in good standing upon payment of periodic dues and continued adherence to (1) the objectives, purposes, and mission of this Association and (2) the qualifications for Retired Membership.

(I) Every person making application for membership must be recommended by a member of the Association in good standing.  Every person renewing membership must affirm that both they and the firm they are associated with are eligible for membership as set out in the paragraphs above. In the event a member ceases to meet any requirement of membership, they may be terminated from membership upon 30 days written notice, and the affirmative vote of a majority of an oversight subcommittee comprised of members of the Membership Committee and Listserver Committee appointed by the President to consider membership applications and terminations. Such subcommittee shall hold a hearing if requested by the member being terminated. To be valid, a request for hearing must be in writing and submitted no later than 14 days after the notice of membership termination is received by the member. 

 

If you are unsure whether or not you qualify, or have general questions about membership, please contact the TTLA Membership Department or call (512) 476-3852.