The New Jersey State Bar Association has had a productive year protecting the rights, interests and livelihood of attorneys. The advocacy work of countless NJSBA members and its leadership moved the needle on several significant issues to the practice of law, benefiting New Jersey attorneys and the state’s most vulnerable residents. From working to preserve referral fee payments to out-of-state attorneys to championing improvements to the state’s ineffective system of assigned counsel, the results achieved through NJSBA’s advocacy aim to have a lasting positive impact. 

“Advocacy is a vital function of the NJSBA. When the NJSBA coalesces around a cause, our collective voice can profoundly shape the practice of law for the better. Thanks to the volunteer efforts of many NJSBA members, the Association is well positioned to achieve fair results on behalf of New Jersey attorneys, clients and the public.” NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. said.