Tort Law

The mission of ISBA Tort Law Section

To enhance the knowledge and professional capabilities of lawyers who devote their time to the practice of tort law in all its substantive branches both on behalf of Plaintiffs and Defendants;
To disseminate current tort law information, such as proposed legislation and case law to members and explain any impact it may have on members’ tort practices;
To educate tort practitioners in the substantive branches of tort law through continuing legal education programs Tort Trends publications, and use of its listservs;
To promote diversity among its membership;
To encourage mentoring programs in conjunction with the young lawyers division encouraging and offering advise to younger lawyers desiring to investigate the practice of tort law;
To promote and encourage the professional, civil, and ethical practice of tort law at all times; and
To promote improvements in the tort system, to protect the rights of tort litigants, and ensure the administration of justice.

(approved by the Section Council on October 15, 2010)