Membership Qualifications
The Billion Dollar Lawyers Association is an exclusive organization created
to honor the nation's top-performing attorneys and firms. Membership
is reserved only for lawyers and firms who have achieved a verdict or
settlement that resulted in an award of one billion dollars or more for
their clients, or those who have obtained over a billion dollars in awards
during the course of their careers. Less than 1% of attorneys and firms
in the U.S. are potential members.
Qualifying attorneys and firms from across the nation and world are welcome
to apply. Attorneys can apply as an individual AND as a part of their
firm. We value excellence in the legal profession, and we believe our
membership offers a way for attorneys to validate their abilities and
accomplishments.
See the benefits
of joining Billion Dollar Lawyers Association.
Applicant Criteria
To join Billion Dollar Lawyers Association, an applicant must:
- Be a current member and in good standing with the Bar of their state
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Have recovered $1 billion or more for clients during the course of their
legal career; OR have served as principal counsel in one or more of the
following:
- A contested court, jury trial, or contested binding arbitration proceeding
in which the verdict or award is in the amount of $1 billion or more.
- Negotiation of a final settlement that resulted in the applicant's
client receiving an amount totaling $1 billion or more.
- Be able to provide adequate information and proof of case results. If confidential
settlements are involved, the applicant can provide general summaries
of the cases for verification.
Membership Fees
The initial membership cost is $5,000, with an annual renewal fee of $1,000
after the first year.
Join Leading Trial Lawyers Across the Nation
This is a rare organization that offers credentials and a forum for the
nation's most elite attorneys and firms. Join today and reap the benefits
that can take your legal career or practice to the next level.
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application form
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