Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys

Membership

Benefits of membership

CATA membership is open to attorneys who represent injured people. Members gain access to the resources and community that make Cleveland's trial bar one of the strongest in the country.

Deposition Bank

Search a members-only library of depositions by specialty and expert — see how top trial lawyers question witnesses and build a record.

Member Listserve

Ask questions and share knowledge with 200+ Cleveland trial attorneys. Find co-counsel, vet experts, and get answers fast.

CLE & Institutes

Discounted registration for CATA seminars and the annual Litigation Institute — practical, trial-focused education.

CATA News & Blog

Stay current on verdicts, practice developments, and community news.

Networking & Events

The annual installation dinner and member gatherings connect you with the region's plaintiff bar.

A stronger plaintiff bar

Your membership supports advocacy and education that benefits injured Ohioans and the lawyers who represent them.

Ready to join?

Complete the online application and it will be sent to the CATA officers for review. Your application must be seconded by a member and approved by the President; dues are collected after approval. You can also download the PDF application if you prefer paper.