Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of more than 7,300 experienced trial lawyers (equally balanced between plaintiff and defense) and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
ABOTA’s mission is (1) the preservation of the right to trial by jury guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution, (2) dedication to the independence of the judiciary, and (3) development and support of civics education.
ABOTA is an invitation only organization. Any trial lawyer who is of high personal character and honorable reputation, and who is a member of the State Bar of Texas, and who meets the qualifications listed below, may become a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates upon nomination, election, and payment of initiation fees and dues. The qualifications require an applicant to have tried at least 7 civil jury trials to jury verdict or hung jury as lead counsel and acquired 100 points for the minimum requirements to be met. Each trial is worth 10 points. There are other equivalency points to make up the remaining points for 100. The 7, or more, civil jury trials must be listed on the application. All applications must first be approved by the applicant’s local Chapter of ABOTA.
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