ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates) Email Format
Administration of JusticeTexas, United States11-50 Employees
ABOTA is a national association comprising experienced trial lawyers and judges dedicated to preserving the civil jury trial right guaranteed by the Seventh Amendment. Founded in 1958, the organization seeks to uphold the jury system and raise standards of integrity, civility, and professionalism within the legal profession. It operates in the Administration of Justice sector and is based in Dallas, Texas, with a modest to mid-sized staff. The association supports education and training for trial lawyers and provides a forum for discussion to give members an active voice on issues impacting the profession and public understanding of the Seventh Amendment. As a national invitation-only organization, ABOTA counts roughly 7,500 members across all 50 states. In 2026, ABOTA Miami participated in its Annual Banquet, where director Mary Quinn Cooper was honored with the Oklahoma Chapter's Lifetime Achievement Award.