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)