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• About PAJ
  • What is the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) mission?  
  • Our mission is to promote a fair and effective justice system – and to support attorneys as they work to ensure that any person who is injured by the misconduct or negligence of others can obtain justice in Pennsylvania’s courtrooms, even when taking on the most powerful interests.
  • What are the benefits of being a PAJ member?  
  • Membership in PAJ is an invaluable investment for plaintiffs’ attorneys across the Commonwealth. PAJ’s free/discounted educational programs, legislative advocacy, and our Amicus Curiae Committee record of winning appellate cases affecting plaintiffs’ rights are just a few benefits you will receive. PAJ serves its members by providing them with a wealth of high quality resources enabling them to become more effective attorneys for their clients, practice, and community.
  • Does PAJ offer Continuing Legal Education credits?  
  • Yes, PAJ comprehensive educational programs go-in-depth on topics designed to make you a better trial lawyer. Expert lawyers teach you their best trial tactics and the latest case law & legal developments. With several in person seminars and live webinars each year, as well as distance learning, the PAJ commitment to education of attorneys supports the PA Supreme Court’s focus on substantive and ethics-related education. As a provider, PAJ ensures timely content and exceptional value to all members.
  • What is PAJ’s legislative advocacy program?  
  • PAJ’s legislative advocacy program protects the rights and safety of our citizens and the interests of our membership. Whether it’s working closely together in the Capitol, raising funds for LawPAC to support pro-civil justice elected officials, or creating briefs for the courtroom, the advocacy campaigns consistently achieve results, and influence opinions that have the best interests of Pennsylvania’s citizens at heart. You can help us by joining the Association, upgrading your membership, and making LawPAC contributions.
  • What is LawPAC?  
  • LawPAC was created to aid in advancing PAJ’s mission by “receiving and distributing contributions of money to support candidates for office who advocate trial by jury and the award of money damages for injuries to persons and property.” Your contribution is vital to keeping Pennsylvania as one of the few states without restrictive tort reform. Sign up to donate online or call 717.232.6478 for more information.
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  • You never practice alone as a member of PAJ. PAJ is a true community for trial lawyers, dedicated to excellence in representing clients and preserving trial advocacy in Pennsylvania. Contact Member Services today at 717.232.6478 or join online through our website.
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  • PAJ listservs are one of the association’s most valuable services. Listservs enable quick and daily information exchange among lawyers by email or through our website on case law, legal developments, and expert witnesses so members can better serve their clients in the pursuit of civil justice.  Plaintiff only listserv has specific eligibility requirements and requires a signed application and rules for participation. If you are eligible to join Automobile Law, Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice listservs, you will also have access to a respective PAJ databank.
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Testimonials

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• The best thing I’ve gotten out of being a member is ... the power of having recent case law at my fingertips.
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• Bob S. Shreve, Esq.
• Canonsburg, PA

• Advocacy That Protects and Serves...
• Practicing law and winning cases for clients is only part of what we must do as lawyers these days. Educating ourselves as advocates, our law firm staff and clients as to what legislators are supportive of our efforts and where Judges running for election stand on our issues is critical. PAJ’s tireless “Team on the Hill” as well as our “Political Consultants” keep members on top of developments regarding legislation, court decisions and political trends. An Insider’s view of PAJ Trial Lawyers to ensure our clients have access to every courthouse in the Commonwealth!
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• Malcolm L. MacGregor, Esq.
• Scranton, PA

• Learning from top trial attorneys in PA...
• The single biggest way in which I’ve benefitted from membership is, simply, it has made me a better lawyer. The opportunity to share and experience the information and knowledge with truly some of the best and brightest legal minds in the country is a unique experience I think our association provides to all of its members.
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• Jason E. Matzus, Esq.
• Pittsburgh, PA

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• I was so grateful and truly blessed for the amazing summer I experienced with the PAJ program. The experience I gained from the program was so influential to growing and learning about my interests in law. Working at a plaintiff's firm has strengthened my interest in wanting to help those who were injured through no fault of their own. Today, I am still working for the firm and learning new skills to become valuable in the legal field. PAJ was truly an incredible experience.
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• Katarina Taccnelli, Widener University Delaware Law School
• Delaware