Atlanta Bar Association Membership information
 

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Boost Your Legal Career – Build Connections – Better Your Community

Founded in 1888, the Atlanta Bar Association is a respected and storied institution that serves its members with innovative programs and services that stay in step with the ever-changing legal landscape.  Join a diverse network of over 3,900 colleagues—in private practice, public service, the judiciary, government, academia, in-house, and law schools who share membership and expand your personal and professional horizons. By becoming a member today, you help shape the future of the profession as a critical link in one of its most influential organizations. 

• The 22 sections and committees perform important work within the Association and the community.  Section and Committee participation build relationships and connections and offer leadership development to those interested.
• The Atlanta Bar offers Continuing Legal Education courses that have won national recognition and present quality, cost-effective programing to equip lawyers in their areas of practice.   
• The Lawyer Referral Information Service (LRIS) is a powerful tool for growing a legal practice by connecting attorneys with well-vetted, fully screened potential clients in need of legal assistance.  Lawyers looking to expand their client base may join various practice area specific panels for one low annual fee.  See below for more details. 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES

The membership year runs from June 1 to May 31.

Active Attorney
Any person who is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, who is engaged in the practice of law, and who has
an office or place of business in the Georgia counties constituting the United States Census Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area. 

1 to 4 Years in Practice - $150 
5 to 9 Years in Practice - $220 
10+ Years in Practice - $270 

Government/Public Service/GA Law School Faculty
Active Attorneys (defined above) who are employed full time in Government positions, with public service organizations or faculty of Georgia law schools.

1 to 4 Years in Practice - $60
5 to 9 Years in Practice - $85
10+ Years in Practice - $110

Judiciary - $0
Any current member of the judiciary in the State of Georgia

Associate - $100                                                                                                   
Any person not eligible for Active Attorney, but who is a member of the Bar in any State or the District of Columbia.

Students
While enrolled in law school, student are eligible for free bar membership, including up to 4 sections.  Additional sections will be at a regular rate.  After graduation, former students are eligible for the Post Grad/Pre-Bar passage rate (one year limit).   

Law School Student - $0
Post Grad/Pre-Bar passage - $25

Non-Lawyer Affiliate - $50                                                                      
Legal assistants, court and calendar clerks, legal administrators, legal support staff, patent agents and mediators registered with the State of Non-lawyer affiliate disclaimer applies. 

Life Member 
Person that has been a member of the Atlanta Bar Association for a total of at least 30 years (in any class of membership, including any combination of such classes) and who shall have attained the age of 70 years.  Please contact Amy Schlossberg to authorize membership category.  

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Sections

Joining a practice area-specific section of a bar association provides attorneys with valuable opportunities for professional growth, networking and continuing education.  Members gain access to specialized resources, legal updates, and best practices relevant to their field, helping them stay current with industry trends and developments.  These sections also offer opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and leadership, allowing attorneys to connect with peers, enhance their expertise, and expand their professional influence within their practice area.  The Section dues are listed below.  Click on any of interest to learn more about the Section.

Lawyer Referral and Information Service

The Atlanta Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) was founded in 1955 with a mission to provide and promote access to the legal system through an organized referral service and grant program.  These services match potential clients with attorneys based on their practice areas, ensuring that referrals are relevant and high quality.  

By participating, attorneys can increase their visibility and build a steady stream of new cases without the need for extensive marketing efforts.  This allows them to focus on providing excellent legal representation while benefiting from a trusted source of client referrals.

Our LRIS staff receives over 45,000 calls per year.  As of January 2025, LRIS-referred clients have generated $5,159,003 in fees for panelists since it's inception.  The cost to join the LRIS panel is $125 annually, which includes 10 practice area panels. Please click here to learn more.  
 

 
ATLANTA BAR FOUNDATION

The Atlanta Bar Foundation, as a charitable arm of the Atlanta Bar Association Foundation, supports projects that promote equal access to justice, youth development programs and public understanding of the law.  This includes youth development programs, such as the Minority & Diversity Clerkship Program and Summer Law Internship Program (SLIP).  A suggested donation of $30 will support the ongoing work of the Foundation.  You may opt out of this contribution at any time.

MEMBER BENEFITS

See the Member Benefits and Member Discounts page for complete information on what the Atlanta Bar Association has to offer.
 

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If you need personal assistance, please contact Amy Schlossberg or call 404-537-4930.

Mailing Address:  Atlanta Bar Association, PO Box 13424, Atlanta, GA 30324

To review the Atlanta Bar Association Bylaws, click HERE.