Application Process and Requirements
Applicants are required to be in good standing with the State Bar of California, complete the General Application and Rules of Operation Agreement, and complete the Qualifications Standards forms. The General Application and Agreement require vitals about you and your practice as well as notification and agreement to the terms and conditions of SmartLaw membership. You can save your progress by providing an e-mail address and creating a password. You will receive an e-mail that includes a link back to your partially completed Qualifications Standards forms. Review the SmartLaw Rules of Operation to learn about the referral process, reporting requirements, how SmartLaw is organized and other service details. By becoming a member of SmartLaw, members agree to the Rules of Operation.
Panel Qualification Standards
Visit our page to view our list of practice areas to join and qualification standards here.
Insurance Requirements
All members of SmartLaw are required to carry errors and omissions insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000 for each occurrence and $300,000 aggregate per year. LACBA offers an exclusive errors and omissions insurance program through Ahern Insurance Brokerage: (800) 282-9786.
Other Requirements
All members of SmartLaw are required to have a physical office address to list on their profile. A personal home address or mailbox does not meet the requirement.
Annual Membership Dues and Percentage Fees
LACBA Members: Waived Dues (3 practice area panels)
Non-LACBA Members: $550/year (3 practice area panels)
Percentage fees: 15% on all earned attorney fees
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