To bring together by association, communication and organization, lawyers of Georgia who devote a substantial amount of their professional time to the handling of litigated cases and whose representation in such cases is primarily for the defense. To provide for the exchange among the members of this Association of such information, ideas, techniques of procedure and court rulings relating to the handling of litigation as are calculated to enhance the knowledge and improve the skills of defense lawyers.
To elevate the standards of trial practice in this area and in conjunction with similar associations in other areas, and to develop, establish, and secure court adoption or approval of a high standard code of trial conduct and courtroom manners.
If you are a lawyer in private practice - or employed by and representing a federal, state or local governmental entity or an agency thereof - and are substantially engaged in litigation primarily for the defense, in the State of Georgia, and are a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, you should consider joining the GDLA.
To elevate the standards of trial practice in this area and in conjunction with similar associations in other areas, and to develop, establish, and secure court adoption or approval of a high standard code of trial conduct and courtroom manners.
If you are a lawyer in private practice - or employed by and representing a federal, state or local governmental entity or an agency thereof - and are substantially engaged in litigation primarily for the defense, in the State of Georgia, and are a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, you should consider joining the GDLA.
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The Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA) was founded in 1967 by a group of civil defense attorneys, who wanted to create a forum for networking outside of the office, courtroom and arbitration table.
Initially the GDLA's focus was social camaraderie and the informal sharing of techniques and war stories.
Today, it has expanded on the vision of its founders and evolved to offer formal avenues for training, networking and communication.
GDLA membership benefits include CLE seminars, judicial receptions, an award-winning magazine and annual Law Journal, plus access to an e-mail blast system that allows members to pose questions about experts, points of law, emerging issues, and more.
Initially the GDLA's focus was social camaraderie and the informal sharing of techniques and war stories.
Today, it has expanded on the vision of its founders and evolved to offer formal avenues for training, networking and communication.
GDLA membership benefits include CLE seminars, judicial receptions, an award-winning magazine and annual Law Journal, plus access to an e-mail blast system that allows members to pose questions about experts, points of law, emerging issues, and more.
Diversity Statement
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The Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA) is an association for all lawyers who practice law principally in the area of civil litigation representing defendants.
GDLA has always maintained an open membership policy and has welcomed into its membership defense lawyers of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, national origin, or sexual orientation.
In order to reinforce its open membership policy, GDLA wishes to express its strong commitment to the goal of diversity in its membership.
GDLA has always maintained an open membership policy and has welcomed into its membership defense lawyers of all backgrounds - regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, national origin, or sexual orientation.
In order to reinforce its open membership policy, GDLA wishes to express its strong commitment to the goal of diversity in its membership.
Membership Benefits
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Do you need an expert witness; information on jury tendencies or the judge in a particular venue; another defense lawyer's take on a complex point of law; or their experience with opposing counsel and/or plaintiff's experts?
Use the blast e-mail system to quickly ask your colleagues for their input on this and more.
The Georgia Defense Lawyer newsletter contains not only details about GDLA activities, but also recent developments in case law.
Additionally it reports attorney moves or promotions, honors, big wins, and more.
Use the blast e-mail system to quickly ask your colleagues for their input on this and more.
The Georgia Defense Lawyer newsletter contains not only details about GDLA activities, but also recent developments in case law.
Additionally it reports attorney moves or promotions, honors, big wins, and more.
Dues Structure
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If you are a member of either DRI or the Multi-Bar Leadership Council (MBLC), meet the eligibility requirements for GDLA membership, and have not been a GDLA member within the past five years, your dues will be waived for the first year of GDLA membership.
Just check the corresponding box on the application form.
Below is the dues schedule, including prorated amounts depending on the time your application is submitted.
Please consult the schedule below to determine the amount owed when making your application.
Just check the corresponding box on the application form.
Below is the dues schedule, including prorated amounts depending on the time your application is submitted.
Please consult the schedule below to determine the amount owed when making your application.
Membership Application
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Below are the dues amounts depending on the year of your first bar admission.
Dues should be submitted at the time of your application for membership unless you fall into either category* (DRI or MBLC) described below.
See "Schedule of Dues Owed" below to compute the amount owed - whether full, half or one-quarter dues depending on the timing of application.
If you are a member of either DRI or the Multi-Bar Leadership Council (MBLC), meet the eligibility requirements for GDLA membership, and have not been a GDLA member within the past five years, your dues will be waived for the first year of GDLA membership.
Dues should be submitted at the time of your application for membership unless you fall into either category* (DRI or MBLC) described below.
See "Schedule of Dues Owed" below to compute the amount owed - whether full, half or one-quarter dues depending on the timing of application.
If you are a member of either DRI or the Multi-Bar Leadership Council (MBLC), meet the eligibility requirements for GDLA membership, and have not been a GDLA member within the past five years, your dues will be waived for the first year of GDLA membership.
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