Network Benefits & Dues

Attorney fee jurisprudence is a growing area of specialty for many in the legal profession.  Our network of qualified fee experts specialize in a number of practice areas including litigation management, attorney fee litigation, legal fee disputes, legal fee management, and professional responsibility.

Network members are recruited for their substantive work and expertise in attorney fees and legal billing matters.  If you are interest in joining our network, please contact us at (312) 532-2818 or email info@thenalfa.org.

Network Benefits:

New Client Expert Referrals

As an A.M. Best’s Recommended Expert Service Provider, clients such as law firms and insurers routinely turn to NALFA for assistance on high-stakes attorney fee and legal billing matters.  We refer clients to our Network Directory and in certain cases, recommended individuals and firm members.

Peer-to-Peer Expert Referral Program

Network members can turn to one another when a conflict arises.  Our network members can exchange attorney fee and legal billing cases with one another and refer clients to one another when an ethical, business, or scheduling conflict arises.

Free Hourly Rate Survey Results

Prevailing market hourly rates are an essential component in legal fee analysis.  NALFA conducts e-mail surveys of partner and associate rates at small and mid-size law firms in major legal markets.  Our survey results are free to NALFA network members.

Free CLE Programs & Course Books

Network members can attend all our CLE programs for free.  Our CLE programs include a course book, also free to network members.  Network members will receive two course books a year.  Our course books contain over 100 pages of substantive material on attorney fee jurisprudence.

Professional Development

Our CLE programs are the perfect opportunity to build on your knowledge base of attorney fee and legal billing jurisprudence.  Network members benefit professionally with the latest case law and developments on attorney fees and legal billing jurisprudence.

Speaking & Publishing Opportunities

Network members are sponsors, panelists, and speakers at our CLE Programs. Network members help develop and shape our CLE program content.  Our CLE programs are an excellent way to market and advertise your attorney fee practice.  NALFA members may also post news and articles in our News Blog.

Customized Profile in Network Directory

The NALFA Network Directory is the source for qualified experts on attorney fee and legal billing issues.  Network members can customize their profile page to include hyperlinks, articles, and news.  The Network Directory allows new clients to contact members directly on attorney fee and legal billing matters.

Networking Opportunities

Our network members build lasting relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients by networking at our CLE programs and on-line.  Networking with other experts, consultants, and clients is an excellent way to build your practice and expand your area of expertise.

Marketing Project Opportunities

NALFA can work directly with network members on marketing projects.  We can market their practice and promote their area of expertise.  Through our email database, network members can reach a desired audience to promote news and make special announcements.  NALFA charges a marketing fee for this type of service.