The National Advocates is a professional and business organization designed to enhance the professional success of the experienced and accomplished lawyer.
A PUBLIC PROFILE
on The National Advocates’ website with your name, picture, biography and link to your firm website
EXCLUSIVE USE
of The National Advocates’ badge on your website and marketing materials, designating you as one of the Top 100 or Top 40 Under 40 lawyers in your state or region
ONE FREE ONLINE ETHICS CLE
offered annually by The National Advocates in partnership with Lawline
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER DISCOUNTS
on CLE credits with Lawline, the premier platform for online continuing legal education
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
for being a Top 100 or Top 40 Under 40 lawyer in your state or region by attorneys and clients
A NEWS RELEASE
announcing your selection into The National Advocates to be distributed to your local media and nationwide outlets
POTENTIAL REFERRALS
Potential referrals from the public or other members of The National Advocates and our partners for clients and cases
A SUBSCRIPTION
to The Trial Lawyer magazine
CONFERENCE DISCOUNTS
to all events endorsed by The National Advocates
A SUBSCRIPTION TO ADVOCACY FOR ALL
The National Advocates’ monthly newsletter, featuring articles, announcements and member accomplishments
ARTICLE SUBMISSION
Ability to submit articles and recent verdicts or achievements to have them potentially featured on our website, social media, or newsletter
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The National Advocates is an invitation-only national professional organization composed of AMERICA’S PREMIER LAWYERS™. Membership is extended solely to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as lawyers practicing in designated areas of law. All members are reconsidered for membership each year but not automatically re-invited annually.
Eligibility for Top 100:
Membership in The National Advocates: Top 100 is limited to top advocacy lawyers from each state or region who serve individuals and families in the legal system in the specialty areas of Matrimonial and Family Law; Bankruptcy Law; Social Security Disability Law; Immigration Law; Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law; and Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law. Prospective members are carefully screened before being invited to join and each must exemplify superior qualifications as a lawyer.
Each of our distinguished Top 100 members strives to encompass the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best attorneys in America. It is our mission to promote unique and professional networking, marketing and legal education opportunities for our lawyers. The criteria for membership include:
Minimum 35 years of age and 10 plus years of experience as a lawyer
Reputation among peers, the judiciary and the public
Achievements as specialty lawyers
Nominations from leading lawyers, current members and Executive Committee members
Leadership and membership in other national and state specialty lawyer organizations
Rankings and ratings by leading national evaluation organizations and associations
Nominees and other Invitees must be lawyers actively practicing law in one of the following areas of specialty: Matrimonial and Family Law; Bankruptcy Law; Social Security Disability Law; Immigration Law; Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law; and Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law. Memberships are reviewed annually to ensure that the membership of The National Advocates: Top 100 is made up of only premier attorneys from each state or region.
Eligibility for Top 40:
The National Advocates: Top 40 under 40 is composed of top advocacy attorneys from each state who are age 40 and under. Membership into The National Advocates: Top 40 under 40 is extended exclusively to those attorneys practicing Matrimonial and Family Law; Bankruptcy Law; Social Security Disability Law; Immigration Law; Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law; and Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law. Invitees must exemplify superior qualifications as a young attorney. Selection is based on a thorough multi-phase process which can include peer nominations combined with third-party research.
At least 3 years of experience as a lawyer
Reputation among peers, the judiciary and the public
Achievements as specialty lawyers
Nominations from leading lawyers, current members and Executive Committee members
Leadership and membership in other national and state specialty lawyer organizations
Rankings and ratings by leading national evaluation organizations and associations
Nominees and other Invitees must be attorneys actively practicing law in one of the following areas of specialty: Matrimonial and Family Law; Bankruptcy Law; Social Security Disability Law; Immigration Law; Workers’ Compensation and Employment Law; and Wills, Trusts, Estates and Probate Law. Memberships are reviewed annually to ensure that the membership of The National Advocates: Top 40 Under 40 is made up of only the premier attorneys from each state or region.
