Welcome to VADA online, the web site for the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys. For 35 years, VADA has been a valuable source of educational opportunities, information sharing, and networking for Virginia attorneys who are dedicated to the defense of civil actions and the promotion of fairness and integrity in civil justice.

The mission of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys is to assist Virginia attorneys in the professional and ethical representation of their clients in civil litigation through education, communication and fellowship.

The VADA community is comprised of over 800 attorneys, many of whom have years of successful trial experience in one or more of the following civil law practice areas:

By joining VADA, new members can learn from and become associated with some of the very best civil attorneys in their chosen fields. Recent enhancements to our online presence also provide VADA members with the advantages of a truly dynamic web site, with List Serv access to content management tools of the site to update their profiles, exchange files and information with other attorneys, and stay current with the latest news concerning civil defense law in Virginia.

If you are a young attorney or an attorney new to defense law, seeking membership in an organization that can help you build your real-world courtroom and litigation skills is a wise decision. VADA’s Young Lawyers Division has more than 240 members, and is committed to the special needs of attorneys under the age of 35 OR for attorneys who have practiced law fewer than six years.

Thank you for visiting VADA online. Please browse the other pages on our site to learn how a membership to VADA can be an asset to your career in civil defense law.

Now accepting registrations for the Spring 2008 Section Series!! Click here to get more information.