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.