Connecticut Bar Association

In the State of Connecticut, many people are injured because of the negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of an individual or company. These people have the opportunity to file a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a lawyer in their state. Unfortunately, not all people that call themselves lawyers are reputable or able to properly launch a lawsuit. Membership in the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) is the reassurance needed to insure that an individual is qualified to present a court case in front of Connecticut courts.
The Connecticut Bar Association is the licensing body for legal professionals in Connecticut. The association is also the preeminent organization for all lawyers and the legal profession in Connecticut. The CBA is a registered non-profit organization. With over 11,000 members, the CBA is dedicated to promoting public service and advancing the principles of law and justice.
The Connecticut Bar Association has a long and honorable history. It was founded on June 2, 1875. Three years later, CBA representatives held a convention in Saratoga Springs, New York, to consider establishing a national bar association. The creation of the American Bar Association was a direct result of that action by the CBA. Over the next century, the CBA was instrumental in developing and improving court rules, administrating justice, and providing substantive and networking opportunities for its members. Many programs that provide benefits and resources to members and to improve the practice of law were established. These programs include a formal continuing legal education program, the Connecticut Bar Journalpublication, the Connecticut Lawyer magazine, the Connecticut Council of Bar Presidents, substantive law sections, and influential committees. Today, the association continues to be an influential voice in legal matters in the state of Connecticut.