When our members mention the
Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ), one of the most frequently asked questions is:
What is MAJ?
Formerly the Maryland Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), we are a professional association, dedicated to serving the trial lawyers of Maryland and beyond. Our
mission is a deep dedication to improving the civil justice system through legislative advocacy and the professional and ethical development of attorneys who represent the injured.
Simply put, we provide our members with three key services: professional development, legal resources and advocacy. As the largest and most active specialty bar association in the state, our goal is to help our members best serve their clients.
Beginning with professional development, we offer an extensive list of programs and services, keeping our members on the cutting edge of their field. Throughout the year, you will see notices for at least 10
CLE programs a year, covering a wide spectrum of practice areas of topics. These widely attended events bring in acclaimed speakers and are consistently well attended and rated. Beyond the classroom, we offer key resources such as
list servers and
practice-related sections. These tools allow our members to connect with those most closely working in their area of practice and exchange ideas and information on an incredibly large scale. Additionally, our
new lawyer members benefit from a comprehensive program, deeply focused on
mentoring,
free/low-cost educational programming and career assistance. Throughout the year, MAJ also offers case evaluation clinics, networking events and opportunities to
volunteer with MAJ and shape the direction of the association.
With our extensive array of
legal resources, we give even the smallest law firm access to research and information most large firms dream of. Our
document and deposition banks host more than 10 million documents, compiled nationwide, making case research as simple as the click of a button. We also offer directories for both
experts/legal services and lawyer referrals (
LawyerSearch). For additional member benefits and resources, members have access to the
MAJ website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and
MAJ staff are always happy and willing to answer any inquiries.
Finally, one of our most important duties is to represent our members and their clients interests in both Annapolis and the courtroom. Each year, our
legislative team works tirelessly during the General Assembly to fight for bills which protect the citizens of Maryland, and battle those which seek to restrict their rights. In the courtroom, our active
Amicus Committee supports several cases on appeal through amicus curiae briefs in the Court of Appeals. MAJ’s work even extends to helping our local community through the
MAJ Foundation. Through this public outreach members are encourage to volunteer and support several projects throughout the year focused on public safety and education.
MAJ membership is more than just an annual dues payment. It is a portal to the trial lawyer’s professional success. To join or learn more, please visit our
website.
