What is the Lawyer Referral Service?

• The Lawyer Referral Service is a service offered by the Birmingham Bar for people in our community who want to hire an attorney
• It is also an opportunity for Birmingham Bar members to grow and diversify their client base
  
• Birmingham Bar members are eligible to join the Lawyer Referral Service and will receive referrals based on their practice areas
• The Lawyer Referral Service is not a pro bono or reduced-fee service.  Prospective clients are advised that all legal fees, including any consultation fee, are negotiated between the referred attorney and prospective client 
• Neither the attorney nor the prospective client is under any obligation to move forward with the matter  
  

How much does it cost?

• It's only $100 per year to be on the Lawyer Referral Service and you could get up to 30-40 referrals each year (depending on practice area) 
• The program runs from June through May each year, and you must reapply each year!
  

What are the requirements?

• To sign up for the Lawyer Referral Service, you must be in good standing with the Alabama State Bar 
• Also, you must be a member of the Birmingham Bar Association
• There are a few other requirements, and they are available here
  
  

How do I apply to participate on the Lawyer Referral Service?

• Download and read the Requirements (available above) and easily apply online, here
• You will be notified when your application has been received and evaluated  
• Your membership will become active once we have approved your application and received your enrollment fee of $100  
• If you have any questions, please email Ginny Thomas at gthomas@birminghambar.org