Application to Join VADA

The Association provides educational opportunities, information sharing, and networking between attorneys who primarily defend civil actions. Requirements for membership include:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Member in good standing, Virginia State Bar;
• Engaged in the litigation of law for one year or more (experience requirement may be waived*);
• 25% in civil litigation;
• More than 50% of civil litigation in the defense of civil actions;
• Willing to work on behalf of the VADA and the defense bar.

(Note to Government and Corporate Counsel: Attorneys who are directly employed by Virginia governmental entities or businesses may be admitted to membership without the requirement that they be directly involved in civil litigation provided that the VADA Membership Committee is satisfied that their professional duties are compatible with the professional and educational objectives of the Association.)

Please fill out this application and click on the SUBMIT button upon completion.

Full Name:
Nickname (Name Called):
First and Middle Names:
Last Name (and Suffix):
Date of Birth:
Firm Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip	, ,
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
E-Mail Address:
Law School:
Year Admitted to VA Bar:
Number of Years in Litigation:
Sponsor Name (for Membership Incentive Program):

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Percentage of professional time spent in litigation:	%
Percentage of professional time spent in civil litigation:	%
Percentage of civil litigation time spent for the defense:	%
Client insurance carriers or other corporations:
Are you a member of the Defense Research Institute?	Yes No
I am a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar and agree to abide by the bylaws of this Association.	Yes No
Optional Sectional memberships: (check those desired)	Auto & Transportation Liability Corporate & Commercial Litigation Medical Malpractice Policy Coverage Product & Toxic Torts Professional Liability Workers' Compensation Young Lawyers Division
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New member dues are $150.00. Tax law requires that we notify you that 5.0% ($7.50) of your dues payment is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense for the 2008 tax year because that portion of your dues is budgeted to be used in support of lobbying.

*Attorneys eligible for Young Lawyers' Division membership are either (l) under 35 years of age, OR (2) have practiced law six years or less.