Member Benefits & Dues
Members of the Attorney Fee Practice Group are the pioneers of the attorney fee practice area and leaders in shaping attorney fee jurisprudence. Attorney Fee Practice Group members are recognized for their substantive work and expertise on attorney fees and legal billing matters.
You must submit the proper credentials to merit listing in the the Attorney Fee Practice Group. If you are interest in joining, please contact us at (312) 854-7157 or email info@thenalfa.org.
NALFA's 10 Practice Group Benefits:
New Client Referrals
As an A.M. Best’s Recommended Expert Service Provider, law firms turn to NALFA on a range of large, complex attorney fee and legal billing matters. We refer law firms and others to members of our Attorney Fee Practice Group, and in certain cases, recommend specific members. NALFA only recommends qualified attorney fee experts, fee dispute arbitrators, and legal bill auditors.
Member-to-Member Referral Program
Members of our Attorney Fee Practice Group can turn to one another when a conflict arises. Our 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.
Certificate of Qualification
Upon membership, members of the Attorney Fee Practice Group will receive a professional certificate that bears their name (or company's name) for display purposes. This certificate of qualification shows that they are a member in good standing and have met the standards of excellence for selection in their respective member category. The professional certificate is individualized, printed in full-color and on high-quality stock paper. In order to qualify for certification, members must demonstate verifiable and documented experience on attorney fee and/or legal billing cases in their respective field.
Updates on Attorney Fee & Legal Billing Jurisprudence
All NALFA members will receive periodic e-mail updates on the latest developments on important attorney fee and legal billing jurisprudence. These e-mail updates summarize attorney fee and legal billing cases in both state and federal courts from across the U.S. and include both published and unpublished court decisions. Court documents provided, when available.
Customized Profile Page in On-Line Membership Directory
NALFA members will be provided their own profile page in our on-line membership directory to list their professional qualifications and experience on attorney fee and legal billing matters. Members can customize their profile page to include hyperlinks, white papers, articles, and news. This on-line directory also allows potential clients to contact you directly on attorney fee and legal billing matters. In a recent survey, clients had positive responses to the Membership Directory. CLICK HERE to read the blog story.
Promote News in Attorney Fees Blog
NALFA members can promote news on our Attorney Fees Blog. Members can take advantage of reaching a national audience by posting news, articles, and announcements in NALFA's Attorney Fees Blog, a heavily trafficked site and a great source for attorney fee and legal billing news.
Professional Development
Our CLE programs are the perfect opportunity to build on your knowledge base of attorney fee and legal billing issues. By attending our CLE programs, members benefit professionally with the very latest case law and developments on attorney fee and legal billing jurisprudence.
Speaking & Publishing Opportunities
Members are invited to participate in our CLE programs as sponsors and panelists. By participating in our CLE programs, members not only help develop program content, but also help shape the growing body of attorney fee and legal billing jurisprudence.
Networking Opportunities
Our members build lasting relationships with fellow members, colleagues, peers, and clients by networking at our events. Networking with other fee and billing experts, consultants, and clients is an excellent way to build new lines of business and expand your area of expertise.
Marketing Project Opportunities
NALFA can work directly with members on marketing projects. We can market your practice and promote your area of expertise. Through our e-mail database, members can reach a desired audience to promote news or make special announcements. NALFA charges seperate a marketing fee for this service.
For 2012 Admission Dues into the Attorney Fee Practice Group, contract Executive Director Terry Jesse at 312.854.7157 or email terry@thenalfa.org